LinkedIn Improvements and Changes for 2015

LinkedIn has become a go-to resource in our Department of Career and Volunteer for online resumes, networking, professional development, and even job searches — especially since a LinkedIn profile may be the first thing people stumble upon when researching a job candidate online. During OPI’s career workshop, participants are introduced to LinkedIn and have the opportunity to work on their profiles with in-office support

While recently exploring LinkedIn’s official blog, we learned about some improvements for the upcoming year that will definitely benefit LinkedIn members:

• Profile editing is now more simplified. Each individual section can now be edited instead of selecting “edit” each time.
• You can use the “View profile” button on the top of the profile to see how others see your profile.
• Optional categories like volunteer work, certifications, and more were added to the front to make it easier to add to your profile.

We also found a free LinkedIn Assessment from Wayne Breitbarth at Power Formula to ensure that your LinkedIn profile is ready for the new year. The twenty questions have a point value that once calculated you can assess to see where your LinkedIn account needs adjustments.

For more information on OPI’s residential and intensive outpatient (IOP Day Treatment) programs and our Career and Volunteer department, which helps young adults prepare for a career search, call us at now (888) 814-5985 or click HERE to submit an online form. We want to help and will be in touch promptly.