Gift Yourself a LinkedIn
As the Holiday season draws near, gifts are bought, wrapped, and given. While thinking of others, don’t fully neglect to think about yourself. December is also a time of reflection and preparation for the upcoming year. This year, consider giving yourself a new source of networking and job hunting - a LinkedIn profile. Free of charge, LinkedIn is often referred to a “professional Facebook ”. While that is true, it is also used to build business connections and give a more detailed look of your resume. Connecting with friends, former teachers / professors, and bosses allows your professional social network to grow. If using the LinkedIn Jobs application, you can see how many alumni or connections work there. Having that extra boost in numbers allows you to reach out for recommendations or have any questions answered if need be. Moving from a personal to professional scope, LinkedIn offers a great deal of information on all of it’s pages. Businesses use LinkedIn as a way to inf