This assignment is designed to prepare you for graduation and a future career by setting up your LinkedIn profile ready for networking. You must complete all the following sections Part A: Theory...

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Explanation of advantages of using LinkedIn at this stage of career for me.    3
Analysis of common mistakes people make while developing their profiles.    4
Discussion of different ways to leverage the benefits from the profile.    4
References    6
Explanation of advantages of using LinkedIn at this stage of career for me.
LinkedIn is a social media platform – a networking site for professionals. It allows one to create their personal professional profile, which can be used to promote oneself at the workplace. Individuals and Business create their profiles and content, that can make them introduce to the right people at the workplace. At this platform, people make their detailed professional career resume.
Following are the benefits of using LinkedIn: Firstly, it is used for making important business connections, which can be helpful in getting suitable business or job. Since, most of the recruiters and human resource professionals are on this platform and they regularly post their job advertisements on the platform. So, if one is vigilant and connected with right people, then one is likely to get suitable calls for job. Secondly, it can be used to make connections with like-minded groups. The members from this group post updates, news and other useful information like management tips among others. It is important to stay updated with latest news information about different sectors of the industry to remain updated and prepared for the job-interviews. As noted by Li , Cox and Wang (2018), it can also be used by the individual to blog, post updates and share knowledge, within their connection. Thirdly, it can be used to prepare online resume and get endorsements for the skills from other trusted...