In this episode of SHIFT, SFU Career Educator Jill Eddy chats with LinkedIn Youth Editor Joel Hansen. Joel has quickly established himself as one of Canada’s top young leaders in LinkedIn, earning 10 million+ views, hosting events in LA, San Francisco and Seattle, and working with the LA Clippers, Vancouver Canucks, Uber, Amazon, Adobe, Translink and Best Buy – to name a few! If you’re a student or recent grad looking for advice on enhancing your LinkedIn presence, you’re in the right place!
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Show Notes:
0:00 How Joel became a LinkedIn Youth Editor
1:36 You created a LinkedIn profile – now what!?
8:01 Networking how-tos
13:02 Joel’s job search tips
19:03 Show employers your value
21:50 Writing your first LinkedIn posts
23:49 Recipe for a great LinkedIn bio
26:05 Should you attach your resume on your LinkedIn profile?
SFU Career and Volunteer Services respectfully acknowledges the Musqueam, Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh, Katzie, Kwikwetlem, Qayqayt, Kwantlen, Semiahmoo and Tsawwassen peoples on whose unceded traditional territories our three campuses reside.
Originally published on the SFU Career and Volunteer Services Youtube on November 18th, 2020.
SFU Career Educator
LinkedIn Youth Editor and Vancouver Top 30 Tech Influencer