1. Watch Linkedin explained in Plain English and Linkedin for Students

2. Learn to Create an Effective Summary

• Linkedin Summary tips – A  must-read!
• Writing your summary in the first or third person?

3. Learn to Create an Effective Profile

• 5 Tips Infographic: dashburst.com/linkedin-profile-tips
• jobsearch.about.com/od/linkedin/ss/linkedin-profile-tips.htm
• 12 Tips: linkedintobusiness.com/12-ways-to-spice-up-your-linkedin-profile

4. Create Your Linkedin Account

• If you are 16, use your school district email address, you can change this when you graduate
• Go to Linkedin.com
• Click Join Today
• Select Student
• Type in Capital High School
• Find Scott Le Duc and join his network or click on the link below
• Le Duc’s Linkedin profile: http://www.linkedin.com/in/scottleduc
• Mr. Le Duc’s email address is sleduc@osd.wednet.edu

5. Fill in the Following Sections

• Summary
• Experience
• Education
• Awards
• Skills & Expertise
• NO PERSONAL PICTURE OF YOU WHILE YOU ARE AT CAPITAL HIGH SCHOOL
  • Unless your parents give Mr. Le Duc permission in writing (either by email from them or a signed note)

6. Learn about Safety, Privacy,

• Watch Linkedin privacy tips
• Set your Linkedin profile to safe
• Watch Linkedin Profile Settings, Safety, and Custom Web Address
  • No Pictures
  • No Last name
  • Nothing personal like home address
  • Remember this is a professional portfolio it is all about your experience, skills, and goals

7. Check for Quality (Have a Proofreader!)

1. Have someone proofread your profile
2. Add a link to your Linkedin account on the side of your blog
   • VIDEO EXPLANATION: Creating a Links Section in Your Blog
3. Tell Mr. Le Duc you are done and he will check it off in the grade book