Webinar: From Scratch to Finish: Crafting a Compelling LinkedIn® Profile

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LinkedIn is simply the most powerful online tool for job search and career building today, and it keeps evolving.

There are a host of reasons to be present on the platform, build out your LinkedIn network and maintain a profile is clear, current, consistent, compelling and optimized.

If you have already registered, please click here for copies of materials for the webinar.

WHAT WE WILL COVER

Pre-seminar homework: 

“15 Ways to Boost Your LinkedIn Profile,” Anne Marie Segal, Forbes.com

“The 1 Interview Question That Reveals Almost Everything You Need to Know to Find the Perfect Job Candidate,” Jeff Haden, Inc.com

SESSION 1

  • Re-envisioning the “page” (as an interactive online platform)
  • Deciding how you will structure your summary
  • Exploring why it can be hard to write about yourself
  • Learning how to make it easier
  • Identifying and addressing multiple audiences
  • Preparing to write: your notes, outline, examples and other resources
  • Writing your headline, summary section, titles and skills
  • Improving your headshot (bonus item)

Homework: draft and submit a new version of your profile summary before third session

SESSION 2

First 15 minutes:

  • Following up on questions from prior session

Remainder of session:

  • Writing and making decisions about the rest of your profile, including education, certifications, public speaking and volunteer experience
  • Asking for and giving recommendations
  • Listing and formatting publications, awards, patents and other special items
  • Adding attachments

Homework: make 5-10 changes to improve your profile

 SESSION 3

First 15 minutes:

  • Following up on questions from prior session

Remainder of session:

  • Reviewing and revising sample drafts

WHEN WE WILL MEET

Three sessions on Tuesdays: April 9, 16 and 23, 2019

11:45 am-12:45 pm ET
8:45-9:45 am PT
6:00-7:00 pm GMT

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Any career professionals who want to improve their writing are encouraged attend, whether or not they are in job search mode.

BROADCAST

The event will be live on Zoom. Registrants will be emailed event information prior to the first session.

REGISTRATION

To register, please complete this form with your information and complete your payment below (click on “Pay with PayPal”).

You will receive an email with further information and materials from Segal Coaching LLC within 24-48 hours. 

If for any reason you do not receive a response with such time period, or if you have any additional questions, please contact Segal Coaching at knowyourself@segalcoaching.com.

Webinar Series: Getting More Mileage Out of LinkedIn

$49.00

To register with Companion Webinar: Getting More Mileage on LinkedIn

Two Webinar Series – More Mileage Out of LinkedIn + Profile Writing

$69.00

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