Linkedin / LinkedIn Learning: Introduction
Find out all the information about LinkedIn Learning
LinkedIn
Note: LinkedIn and LinkedIn Learning is an external platform that careers recommend, however, with this being the case, this may cause confusion on who you need to contact for support, please see our page on support which explains who to contact for different scenarios.
LinkedIn is a global professional networking site that can be an invaluable tool for students and graduates looking to network with recruiters and alumni to help their career prospects. Many employers are also using LinkedIn as a recruitment tool.
Benefits of creating a LinkedIn Profile
- Develop a professional online profile to complement your CV.
- You are not restricted by the CV standard two-page limit.
- Improves your personal brand online.
- Helps you research jobs and different types of job and career paths, make contact with people in your chosen sector.
- You can add the LinkedIn profile link to your CV (under your email address) and on your email signature (this makes sure the employer finds the right LinkedIn profile when searching for your name online)
- LinkedIn is a digital portfolio you can tailor as your career progresses.
- Opportunity to include other media on profile: presentations, videos and blogs
