Creating a LinkedIn Account
With the world moving to digital platforms moving to a webbed based networking service such as LinkedIn is the way to go. You can connect with thousands of your peers and colleagues near and far.
DISCLAIMER: Using this site or any site opens you to being viewed by the public, You should always take precautions online, especially with the things you post, because it does not go away after being uploaded even after it is deleted. Use your best Judgement when interacting on social media, and DO NOT share personal Information that is not public
Supplies
For this you will need a computer, laptop, tablet or iPad
A Mobile Device that can receive SMS
an email address
Internet Access
By the end of this tutorial you will know exactly how to create a LinkedIn profile.
Locating LinkedIn
The first step is to open your preferred browser mine is Google Chrome. You will want to search "LinkedIn" in the search bar. After locating www.LinkedIn.com you will want to access the website.
"Join Now"
1.This step you will want to access the "Join Now" tab in the top right corner
2.In this step you will want to use your email address to sign up for the LinkedIn Account
3.By first entering your personal email followed by creating your own unique password that you will remember, and that is not easily guessed
Account Set Up
1.Next you will enter your first and last name
2.Next a verification will come up
3.After completing Verification you will have a prompt that ask where you are located
4.Next you will enter you most recent Job title, or Student status
5.You will have a prompt to verify the email you associated with the account
Making Connections
In this step you will have the prompt to search and find people you may know and have worked with before
Next you will want to upload an image of yourself by clicking where the Red arrow is
the next step is adding any work, internship, and co-ops experiences you have had
Finished Result
When done creating your page, it should have an image of you and all of your work experience.
This is a step by step video created by "LearnFree" that furthers the instructions on how to create your LinkedIn account.
Thank you for your time I hope these steps will insure your success on LinkedIn and increase the number if connections you have in the professional world.