A presentation by Anthony McAdoo, Senior Director of the Arkansas Alumni Association, detailing how to properly utilize LinkedIn, a networking service that connects professionals from around the globe. Also, students and alumni will engage in a question and answer session with a panel consisting of five professionals.

1. Arkansas Alumni
Career Network
Utilizing your University of Arkansas alumni
connections to achieve your career goals.

2. Visit careerlink.uark.edu to locate job opportunities.

3. Same principle applies for any online job posting.

4. Setup/Review your profile and upload resume.

5. Search for Job Opportunities.Search for job opportunities

6. Review the Qualifications

7. Follow application process

9. Expand the pool with the NACELink Network

10. Apply through external site.

11. How can the
Arkansas Alumni Career Network
help improve your success in the
recruitment process?

15. Search for U of A alumni who know the company.

16. Conduct an Advanced Search on Institution & Company

17. Find a connection

18. Request to connect

19. Ask for an Informational
Interview
• Identify a time period and ask for an
appointment.
• Research the Company first
• Prepare a list of questions (keep your
appointment time in mind)
• Follow‐up with a thank you
• Keep your contact informed of your progress

21. Network with other alumni in
your degree and/or area
• Search for other alumni in degree programs
• Identify alumni working at select companies

23. Find tips & opportunities on
Twitter (#AACN)
• Career Tips
• Job Alerts
• Interview & Application Tips
• Informally Network

24. Connect with me:
Anthony McAdoo ‐‐ A+ Life Member
BSA ‘98, MEd ‘05, EdD ‘10
• Phone: (479) 575‐6478
• E‐mail: amcadoo@uark.edu
• Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/amcadoo
• Twitter: @amcadoo
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/amcadoo