LinkedIn is one of the most critical tools every career professional needs even if you are not looking for a job. This session looks at ways to access and identify the MIT Alumni through LinkedIn (using MIT LinkedIn groups). The session covers some tips on
- Ways to make yourself more visible to recruiters on LinkedIn
- Updating your profile
- Engaging with the alumni network including
- Short compelling messages if you want them to become a 1st degree connection (you only have 300 characters)
- Sending longer, more detailed messages (amping up your ask)
- Reviewing specific CDO alumni resources