5 perks of LinkedIn for undergraduate students

By Katie Peters – Co-Editor-in-Chief Exploring the Lasell University LinkedIn profile. Photo by Katie Peters Spending a significant amount of time and money getting a degree takes a lot of effort. Between late night study sessions and early morning classes, many students hope their work will pay off once they land a job in their field. Of the many ways students are able to showcase their skills, creating a LinkedIn profile is a great way to connect with others professionally, search for jobs and internships, and to create a public resume.  Connecting with Peers LinkedIn allows users to “connect” with other users, much like Facebook users “friend” other users. This is a good way to stay connected with peers, mentors, coworkers, and other connections on a professional level. Users can post their achievements, job opportunities at their company, and educational milestones for others to see. Having connections with people in the professional world can lead to training and job opportunities. Be conscious of who is connected, employers will be able to see a user’s common connections and interests. While some connections may have a good reputation, others may not.  Putting your best foot forward The user’s profile is much like…
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