This document discusses LinkedIn and how it can be used. LinkedIn allows users to connect with past and present colleagues and classmates to find jobs or grow their business. It offers different account levels and ways to increase visibility, including improving Google page rank and allowing blind reference checks. LinkedIn groups allow users to connect with alumni and professionals in certain fields or companies. Users can also share knowledge and stay up to date in their industry through LinkedIn Answers. The document outlines several LinkedIn applications and services available to members as well.

1. Online Social
Networking Tools
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2. Overview
• LinkedIn

3. What is LinkedIn
• Find past and present colleagues and
classmates
• Discover inside connections for job seeking
or business development
• Easily ask questions to your network of
industry experts
• Find new employees

4. Levels of Accounts
• Business
• Business Pro
• Pro

5. How do I use LinkedIn
• Increased Visibility
• Improve Google PageRank
• Blind Reference Checks
• Job Searching

6. LinkedIn Groups
• Alumni
• Professional Groups
• Corporate Alumni
• Private Forums
• Group member contact via LinkedIn
messaging

7. LinkedIn Answers
• Share business knowledge
• Stay up on the latest in your industry
• Types of Questions
• Knowledge
• Experience
• Opinion

8. LinkedIn Applications
• Link up your blog
• Share events
• Share presentations
• Amazon Reading List

9. LinkedIn Service
Provider Directory
• Trusted Providers
• Recommended by your Network

10. LinkedIn OpenLink
• Only available to business members and
above