With more than 2 million companies and 135 million members, LinkedIn can provide a valuable tool in expanding your professional network and building your business presence.
Below are five benefits of having a LinkedIn profile:
1. Showcase your profile: Share your education, professional experience, resume and additional information that can be viewed by businesses. Having recommendations is an extra tool that makes your profile more attractive to employers.
2. Network: Connect with your family, friends, co-workers, colleagues and old classmates. You also have the ability to upload your contacts from Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo and other address books. Connecting with other members in your profession is a great way to grow your network and could lead to job opportunities.
3. Job Alerts: LinkedIn will email you recommended job openings that relate to your profession.
4. Events: LinkedIn can help you find events to attend that may be beneficial to your career. These include: conferences, career fairs, educational classes and much more.
5. Groups: Join groups that share a common interest with you. This will provide you a chance to interact with members and share advice on certain topics.