Linkedin

Linkedin was introduced to our class last week. My professor said that we should make one because it is a great tool to have when searching for a job or getting in touch with managers from business we might be interested in pursuing.

I never really ever thought I'd need a Linkedin. I just thought applying online and submitting my resume was the thing to do, but I guess we should be expanding ourselves on the internet in case employers Google us (according to the book What Color is Your Parachute we are reading for class). More like when employers Google us. My professor also suggested to the class that we add skills to our profile, which immensely improves our chances of finding a company to work for, as well as a company searching for individuals who have those skills.

How you express ourselves on the internet can either land you a job you wanted or give a bad impression on an employer. I see now why I should have created one years ago when I was applying for a job I'd like. Where I work now, I know nearly every department and almost everything about the company. My managers know that I am eager to learn more and more about to the company so I can improve my skills and knowledge as employee. Although I am content where I work now, I do want to expand my "online resume" so that after I graduate from school with my Bachelors in Marketing, I will have a higher chance of being recruited to a new company involving work with my major.

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