Why is LinkedIn important for students?

College students understand the world of social media. They live and breathe through these apps. LinkedIn distinguishes out among the social networking applications. What appears to be an app for professionals has enormous promise for college students as well. With an increasing number of users, having a LinkedIn profile might be viewed as a road into the corporate world. If you want to study abroad, having a LinkedIn profile will be quite beneficial.

Here are some of the reasons why you should have a LinkedIn profile:

Job Opportunities: The primary benefit of having a LinkedIn profile is that it opens the door to job prospects all over the world. Students used to acquire jobs through connections before LinkedIn. However, your work opportunities have really expanded recently. Aside from that, if there is a certain company in which you are interested, you can apply for it. When it comes to job openings, companies routinely update their LinkedIn profiles, and you may be one of the chosen few who are aware of the same.

Easy Job Applications: The traditional hiring procedure has been pushed aside in favor of LinkedIn. The days of running around with copies of your résumé are long gone. With the convenience of submitting the relevant information on your LinkedIn page, not only will recruiters examine your profile, but you can also frequently update your skills. Because the recruiter is already aware of your skills and wants to explore them further, the initial stress of a job application is decreased.

Establish Connections: Aside from receiving a job offer, the relationships you make on LinkedIn will benefit you in the long run. For example, you could begin by connecting with your high school and college pals before moving on to your colleagues. An alumnus from your college or school is a valuable resource. A long list of contacts demonstrates your high prominence. Having a connection who works at your desired firm can help you get there. Making connections will allow you to analyze industry trends and stay ahead of the competition.

Other advantages include receiving job alerts and having a positive social image..,

Do we educate students on how to create LinkedIn profiles?

Yes, through the Spine X Program, we teach students in SNS institutions how to create a LinkedIn profile for each student. As a result, our students will achieve the statements above.