LinkedIn... a great video!

LinkedIn is my new favorite site for a variety of reasons. I enjoy reconnecting with former colleagues, finding out about the types of skills necessary for various professional positions, and learning about employers. It is also a great tool to put yourself out there on the Internet in a controlled and monitored way.

Students who are job hunting in the IT field should know about LinkedIn. There are a wide variety of job postings, especially for IT consultant positions. When showing students this networking resource, it is especially important to teach students how to create and maintain a professional online persona and good online habits so that they do not miss out on job opportunities.