Being the job every boss or manager wants to have is easy with LinkedIn: the platform online which will allow you to build your professional profile, expand your social network and find new work.
If you've been here, it's probably because you need to learn how to use this social network that already has millions of users worldwide since its launch in May 2003.
Looking for a new job? Want to create your virtual reboot? Do you need job advertising? Would you like to network with other professionals in your industry? Learn how to do all this and much more on this topic.
Step 1. Create a LinkedIn account
If you do not yet have a personal profile on LinkedIn, the first thing you should do is logically open an account. All you need is an email to associate with an Internet connection.
Here are some steps to follow:
1. First, visit the the official page of Connected using your favorite web browser. You can also do it from the mobile app, downloadable from App Store either Google Play.
2. Enter your own name and Poetryas well as email and password which you want to use for your LinkedIn account. After that, press the & # 39;Join now& # 39 ;.
3. You will be asked to set up your account immediately. Some of these options can be skipped and edited over time.
- Enter your country and zip code
- Enter your latest position with the company
- Choose what you like best (find a job, create a paid network, etc.)
- Confirm your email
- Select the people you want to contact
- Enter a profile picture
- Download the app to your mobile phone
- Include contacts from your email
4. You can now start enjoying your new LinkedIn account. In the following steps we will show you how to find out more about it.
How to create a Premium account
Once you've created your LinkedIn account, you can start enjoying a free trial month of one of your payment plans. To do this, you must select the Premium Free Status option which you will see in the top right corner of your screen.
There are four different types of subscriptions, designed for different uses and needs.
Premium Function: Functions. You can contact the selection specialist, compare your progress with other candidates and see who saw your profile over the last 90 years. A double contract is guaranteed as soon as possible.
First Business: Companies. You can connect with anyone on LinkedIn, promote and expand your business and attend online courses. It guarantees a maximum of six views for your profile.
Navigator Professional Dealer: Sales. You can find information about your accounts and potential customers, view unlimited profiles and find the right people right away. They are three times more likely to pass the test.
Recruiter Lite: Rent. You can see the best selection with search filters, keep track of polls and posts and manage listings from one place. Thousands of companies are already using this program.
Step 2. Edit your LinkedIn account preferences
When you open your LinkedIn account, you may already have added some personal information. All can be changed later in the & # 39; Settings & Privacy & # 39; We recommend reviewing these options before doing anything else.
1. On the home page, click section & # 39;Me& # 39; With your profile picture you will see in the toolbar at the top of your screen. After that, select & # 39;Settings and privacy& # 39 ;.
2. In the section & # 39;Account& # 39 ;, You can change your email and password, choose the language you want to use on LinkedIn, see your subscription agreement or permanently close your account.
3. In the section & # 39;Privacy& # 39 ;, You can specify how you want your profile to be displayed, choose how you look or privately, manage who can access your profile using your email or phone number or check your blocked list.
4. In the section & # 39;Ads& # 39 ;, You can manage general advertising preferences and choose, for example, not to see ads and activities based on your interests, contacts, location, education, companies you follow, and so on.
5. In the section & # 39;Communication& # 39 ;, You can manage your notifications, the frequency with which you receive emails from LinkedIn, choose who can send you invitations or messages, and activate the acknowledgment of sent and received messages.
Remember that you can change these options at any time.
Step 3. Create your professional return
You really came here looking for a guide on how to add your professional experience to LinkedIn. The process is quite simple, but we recommend that you take your time and enter all the necessary information.
1. On the home page, click section & # 39;Me& # 39; With your profile picture you will see in the toolbar at the top of your screen. After that, select & # 39;View profile& # 39 ;.
2. Now, find your profile category for your photo, name, technology and location, and click on icon made by pencil Editing your information.
In a new window, edit your details and click & # 39;Save& # 39 ;. Remember that the information you enter in this section is what will appear at the top of your profile and, therefore, the first thing they will see is they go.
Here you can also enhance your education. Under & # 39; Current rankings & # 39 ;, you will see the option & # 39;+ Install new instruction& # 39 ;.
You will be redirected to another window where you can enter your university name, degree, years of study … Finally, click on the & # 39;Save& # 39 ;.
3. Return to your profile page, swipe and find the & # 39;Experience& # 39 ;. Click the & # 39;+& # 39; To add more tasks that you have improved throughout your work experience.
In a new window, add the position, company, location, dates and descriptions of your previous jobs. In your current job, select the & # 39;I work here right now& # 39 ;.
Don't worry: any details can be edited later. Just click on the pencil-shaped icon that you will see appear in the top right corner of all work items when you place your cursor over one of them.
You can also move a sequence of tasks by dragging an icon created by four straight lines that you will see appear when you place the cursor on one of them.
4. On the other hand, you can also do the same procedure described in the previous step to organize information related to your education. Click the & # 39;+& # 39; To add other courses you've taken or clicked pencil To change details.
5. There are some categories to add to your profile. To do this, click the blue & # 39;Enter a category& # 39; That you will see on the right side of your screen. For example, you may include your skills, languages you speak or respects that you have acquired.
6. You can also customize the URL for your profile. Find the & # 39;Edit URL and public profile& # 39; That you will see on the right side of your screen.
You will be redirected to another page. Click the pencil icon you will see just below your URL in section & # 39;Edit URL& # 39 ;.
Just customize the back section: www.linkedin.com/in/. It would be a good idea to remove the numbers and leave only your first and last name.
Step 4. Understand the LinkedIn interface
One of the functions of LinkedIn is to facilitate networking with other professionals in your same industry or industry. Below, you can find several tips on how to connect with others on this social network.
How to post on your wall
1. At your home, find a box entitled & # 39;Share an article, photo, video or idea& # 39 ;.
2. By clicking on it, you will have the opportunity to post a public message that will be visible to those you have on your LinkedIn network. You can add a photo or video or tag someone.
3. Finally, hit & # 39;Send& # 39; And your message will be published immediately.
How to add a link
1. On the home page, click section & # 39;My network& # 39; That you will see in the toolbar at the top of your screen.
2. Now, you have a few ways to add a connection. One of them is to click the & # 39;Find your contacts& # 39; It's the blue you'll see at the top of your screen.
Next, click the & # 39;Continue& # 39; What you will see below is your address email inserting contacts from your email address book.
3. You can also check out the suggestions in section & # 39;People you can meet& # 39 ;. This will be based on the information you have added to your profile about your studies and work experience. Click the & # 39;Connect& # 39 ;.
4. Finally, you can simply search for the contact you want to include in the search bar in the upper left corner.
Click the button with the three ellipses at the bottom of your profile picture, select & # 39;Connect& # 39; From the drop down menu to add that person to your professional network and confirm the action by tapping & # 39;Send now& # 39 ;.
You must wait for someone else to accept your invitation to connect. When someone sends you an invitation, you can see it in the & # 39; sectionMy network& # 39; From the toolbar at the top.
How to send a private message
1. On the home page, click section & # 39;Messages& # 39; That you will see in the toolbar at the top of your screen.
2. Now, enter the name of the contact you want to send in the box and see right next to the & # 39;Messages& # 39 ;.
3. Finally, write your message and click on the & # 39;Send& # 39 ;.
Alternatively, you can visit the profile of the person you want to contact and click the blue & # 39;Send a message& # 39; That you will see under his picture.
How to send contacts to LinkedIn
1. On the home page, click section & # 39;My network& # 39; That you will see in the toolbar at the top of your screen.
2. On the left, click & # 39;See all& # 39 ;.
3. Now, select & # 39;Manage your imported contacts& # 39; That you will see on the right.
4. On the new and right page, click on the & # 39;Send contacts& # 39 ;.
5. Finally, select the data you want to download. For us, we choose & # 39;Contacts& # 39; We also offer & # 39;Request File& # 39 ;.
Step 5. Search for the job
The first reason LinkedIn is used to get a job. Every day hundreds of new offers are added, so learning how to get what you want is very important.
1. On the home page, click section & # 39;Jobs& # 39; That you will see in the toolbar at the top of your screen.
2. On a new page, you can enter the type of work you want to get, and the location you want to work on.
3. All related offers will appear. You can also add filters to find the type of company you want to work in, experience level, category, publication date of offer, job post, and more.
4. Once you find the best offer, click on the & # 39;Application& # 39 ;.
Step 6. Enter the job offer
You may also come here because you want to advertise a job offer for your company. This is an equally simple process. You will simply follow the steps we show below.
1. On the home page, click section & # 39;Me& # 39; With your profile picture you will see in the toolbar at the top of your screen. After that, select & # 39;Jobs ads& # 39 ;.
2. Now, select the company, position and location related to the offer you want to publish and click on the & # 39;Start an activity ad& # 39 ;.
3. Finally, you can fill in the boxes for the offer information: job description, job type, company category, height, job description, company description … When you're ready, click & # 39;Save& # 39 ;.
Step 7. Close your LinkedIn account
If your experience with LinkedIn has not been good and you want to permanently delete your account, it may happen in the platform's preferences menu. Here are the steps to follow.
1. On the home page, click section & # 39;Me& # 39; With your profile picture you will see in the toolbar at the top of your screen. After that, select & # 39;Settings and privacy& # 39 ;.
2. Now, in the section & # 39;Account& # 39 ;, Select an option & # 39;Account management& # 39; On the left, then & # 39;Close your LinkedIn account& # 39 ;.
3. Before confirming the closing of your account, you can provide your own the answer and explain why you no longer want to use LinkedIn.
4. Finally, you must enter your own password to confirm your account closure. You have the opportunity to select the & # 39;Unsubscribe from LinkedIn email communications, including invitations& # 39 ;.
Alternatively, if you want to sign out, click the section & # 39;Me& # 39; With your profile picture you will see in the toolbar at the top of your screen and select seleccionaCome out& # 39 ;.
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