{"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

What is LinkedIn?<\/strong><\/h4>\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