Publishing on LinkedIn for College Students and Young Professionals

Publishing on LinkedIn for College Students and Young Professionals

31mBeginner2016-10-14

Authors

Maya Pope-Chappell

Maya Pope-Chappell

Founding Education and Millennials Editor at LinkedIn

Course details

Turn your knowledge and experiences into opportunity by writing on LinkedIn. With more than 450 million professionals worldwide, capturing the attention of even a fraction of this network can lead to internships, jobs, and valuable connections. Learn how to leverage LinkedIn's world-class publishing platform to showcase your ideas and skills and gain the attention of peers, recruiters, and future employers.

Maya Pope-Chappell, news editor at LinkedIn, shows newly graduated college students and first-time jobseekers—anyone who is just beginning to build a professional presence and personal brand—how to succeed on LinkedIn. She explains why, what, and how to write. She helps you figure out what topics get the most traction and shares the best practices for building an audience and establishing your brand.

Learning objectives
Why publish on LinkedIn?
Figuring out what to write
Choosing a good headline
Publishing best practices
Promoting your work
Addressing comments
Rocking your LinkedIn profile

Skills covered

LinkedInPersonal BrandingSocial Media MarketingJob SearchingPersonaCareer DevelopmentMarketing

Concepts

Introduction

  • Welcome

Publishing

  • Why publish on LinkedIn
  • Publishing on LinkedIn

What Should I Write

  • What types of posts should I write
  • Write what you know
  • Share firsthand accounts
  • Write about trends or observations
  • Take writing assignments and cross-posting
  • Pull from the headlines

Best Practices

  • Publishing best practices

Spread the Word

  • Spread the word
  • Analytics

Common Concerns

  • Address common concerns of publishing
  • How to address comments

Conclusion

  • Helpful resources
  • How to rock your profile
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