{"id":11177,"date":"2022-02-16T22:47:59","date_gmt":"2022-02-16T22:47:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/explorecareers.emotedigital.com.au\/?p=11177"},"modified":"2024-06-03T14:24:51","modified_gmt":"2024-06-03T04:24:51","slug":"what-even-is-linkedin-do-you-need-a-profile-yet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/explorecareers.com.au\/what-even-is-linkedin-do-you-need-a-profile-yet\/","title":{"rendered":"What Even is LinkedIn & Do You Need a Profile Yet?"},"content":{"rendered":"
You may or may not have heard a bit about LinkedIn already. Maybe you\u2019ve already had a go at creating a profile on there or maybe you took one look and decided it was all a bit too complicated!<\/strong><\/p>\n We think LinkedIn is an excellent resource for your career – no matter what stage you\u2019re at! So in today\u2019s blog, we\u2019re talking you through everything you need to know and our top tips for getting started.<\/p>\n LinkedIn is a social media platform – kind of like Facebook – with a core focus and purpose on helping you present yourself professionally and build a professional presence online.<\/p>\n It is the largest platform of its kind, where people worldwide create a dedicated career profile to help highlight their skills, experience, and educational achievements. You could say it\u2019s like a social media version of your resume!<\/p>\n LinkedIn offers a lot more than a chance to replicate your resume online. Employers and recruiters use the platform to discover candidates, advertise opportunities and connect with potential employers.<\/p>\n Other benefits include:<\/strong><\/p>\n There are no hard rules around when you \u2018should\u2019 create a profile, although many people suggest just before you start applying to university, apprenticeships or getting ready for your next steps after school.<\/p>\n Some application processes for jobs (and some further or higher education applications) invite you to share a link to your LinkedIn profile. It can be a great way to highlight that you\u2019ve been thinking seriously about your next steps.<\/p>\n The important thing to remember is that there is no pressure – and definitely no rush – to have a fully-fledged, gold star profile set up right now. Spend some familiarising yourself with the platform, to begin with, and get started when you feel ready.<\/p>\n Whether you feel ready to get started now or just want to get some guidance for when you\u2019re ready – there\u2019s lots to think about when you first dive in.<\/p>\n It might seem a little intimidating, but don\u2019t let that stop you. Check out our following tips to help you put your best foot forward:<\/p>\n LinkedIn itself also has some great resources to help young people looking to get started on the platform.<\/p>\n One of the best tools to take a look at includes the online LinkedIn University<\/a>. This is dedicated to supporting students while they apply to higher-education institutions and start their careers.<\/p>\nWhat is LinkedIn?<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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When Should You Create a Profile?<\/strong><\/h4>\n
5 Tips for Getting Set Up<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Next Steps<\/strong><\/h4>\n