In April, 2017, LinkedIn announced it had reached 500 million members, making it one of the most popular social networks and one of the top social networks for professionals. LinkedIn can be a powerful resource, especially when you’re aware of some simple features that can have a big impact on your profile. Since LinkedIn is primarily focused on careers, it enables people in career transition to connect with colleagues, potential employers, and recruiters, and it becomes a strong self-marketing tool. In this session, you will learn tips that will enhance how you present yourself, how you use LinkedIn, and make your job-search efforts even more productive.

LINKS is an acronym for Leads, Information, Networking, Know-how, and Strategies. It is an educational and motivational program designed to help candidates prepare for the week ahead and to share conversation, contacts, and job-search information in a relaxed, welcoming environment. For the unemployed professional, LINKS is a “place to go” to focus on the job search when others go to work on Monday Mornings. LINKS sessions are free and open to the public. Reservations are required.
Facilitated by Robyn Winters, Career Strategist

Supported by the Vinik Family Foundation, Jeff and Penny Vinik, Trustees

Goals:

•Kick-start the week with renewed energy and focus
•Learn career transition tips from career strategists and industry experts
•Practice a 30-second commercial in a relaxed, safe environment
•Exchange ideas, information, and experiences with participants
•Create an action plan for the week

What We Will Cover:
•30-Second commercials
•The topic of the week
•Candidate successes and challenges
•Individual action plans for the week

Materials Needed:
No materials are needed.

Program Length:
1½ hours.  Participants should plan to arrive 15 minutes early.

Who Should Attend:
Unemployed and underemployed professionals, recent college grads, women re-entering the workforce after a hiatus, military veterans transitioning to civilian workforce, retired professionals needing to go back to work; candidates in career transition who want to prepare and focus their job-search plan for the week.

Cost to Attend:
Free for TBJL Program participants and guests.

Dress: Business casual

Where:
TampaBay-Job-Links
Jack Roth Center for Career Development
4100 West Kennedy Blvd. Suite 206
Tampa, FL 33609

Reservations Required:
Email rsvp@tbjl.org, or call (813) 344-0200.