Career Centre - LinkedIn

What is LinkedIn?

• A social media tool.

• A social networking tool.

• A professional networking tool.

• Just another random site.

A percentage of Canadian employers post jobs to LinkedIn. What is that percentage?

• 25%

• 86%

• 30%

• 60%

Recruiters are always on social media either posting jobs or recruiting. So how many recruiters really use LinkedIn?

• 87%

• 20%

• 43%

• 98%

Why is a summary important for your LinkedIn?

• It strengthens your profile.

• You do not need it.

• It shows the employer who you are and what skills you have.

• This is where you market your skills, experience and vision.

You should be personal in your LinkedIn profile.

• True

• False

You should personalize your LinkedIn requests...

• True

• False

LinkedIn is not only a social networking platform. What else does LinkedIn offer?

• Articles and posts relevant to your industry

• Tips, tricks and secrets to working in your industry

• New innovations and ideas in your industry

• All the above

You should always make sure to do this task often...

• Update the summary

• Update your profile

• Update your headline

• Update your personal information

LinkedIn is the only social media you should use for job searches and networking.

• False

• True

LinkedIn should be the exact copy of your resume.

• False

• True