LinkedIn for Veterans

LinkedIn seeks to helps veterans take the next step in their careers. Learn how to use LinkedIn to grow your network, learn new skills, and find job opportunities.

Introduction

• Welcome
• Introducing May Chow

1. Optimizing Your Profile

• Get attention with a good photo, URL, and headline
• Write a compelling summary
• Add your work experience
• Add skills and endorsements to your profile
• Education, Honors, Awards, and other features

2. Grow Your Network

• Connecting with other LinkedIn members
• How and why to join groups

3. Find a Job on LinkedIn

• Find open job opportunities
• Use Linked Learning to build skills
• Get free LinkedIn premium subscription
• LinkedIn mobile apps

Conclusion

• Wrap up

Bonus Interview

• Why did you create this course?
• What is your military experience?
• How did you make the transition from military to professional life?
• What advice and tips would you give to transitioning service members?
• What's the value of a LinkedIn profile?
• How should veterans approach networking?
• How critical are mentors to transitioning veterans?
• How do I reach out to someone for mentoring opportunities?
• What's the current employment situation for veterans?
• Can you give us an example of another successful transition?
• How do we inspire veterans?
• I already had my dream job