Online resources

Links on this page were lasted reviewed 30 June 2015. Links open in a new window.

The resources on this page are organised by those produced by,

  • LinkedIn – the defacto up-to-date guidance on using LinkedIn
  • Sheffield Hallam University on good use of social media for teaching and learning.

From LinkedIn

University Pages Best Practices – best practices for LinkedIn University Pages (an overview) https://university.linkedin.com/higher-ed-professionals

University Pages Tutorial – https://university.linkedin.com/higher-ed-professionals

LinkedIn 101: Overview – LinkedIn for Careers Services and their students in detail – overview of benefits of LinkedIn use by careers staff and their students https://university.linkedin.com/higher-ed-professionals

University Pages Video Tourhttps://university.linkedin.com/higher-ed-professionals

Alumni Tool Overview Video – https://university.linkedin.com/higher-ed-professionals

Alumni Tool Plug In One Page Overview – technical tips for web developers wanting to use the Alumni Tool Plug In https://university.linkedin.com/higher-ed-professionals

University Pages One Page Overview (English)https://university.linkedin.com/higher-ed-professionals

Higher Education Overview Video – Overview of benefits of LinkedIn for HE staff https://university.linkedin.com/higher-ed-professionals

Tips for Careers Services: Videohttps://university.linkedin.com/higher-ed-professionals

Building a great profile: Tips and tricks for Higher Education Staff – tips for staff profiles and for staff advising on student profiles https://university.linkedin.com/higher-ed-professionals

Using Advanced Search Tips and Tricks for Higher Education Staff – https://university.linkedin.com/higher-ed-professionals

Using the alumni tool – https://university.linkedin.com/higher-ed-professionals

University Page Tips Video – https://university.linkedin.com/higher-ed-professionals

LinkedIn Hidden Gems Video – https://university.linkedin.com/higher-ed-professionals

The LinkedIn Alumni Tool for Alumni Officers – https://university.linkedin.com/higher-ed-professionals

Conducting LinkedIn Profile Reviews with Students – https://university.linkedin.com/higher-ed-professionals

Using the LinkedIn Alumni Tool in Career Counselling – https://university.linkedin.com/higher-ed-professionals

How to run an effective and valuable LinkedIn group – https://university.linkedin.com/higher-ed-professionals

LinkedIn tips for students (modifiable postcard – can attach university logo) – https://university.linkedin.com/higher-ed-professionals

LinkedIn resources for staff in languages other than English – https://university.linkedin.com/higher-ed-professionals

LinkedIn Profile Checklist: College Students – https://university.linkedin.com/linkedin-for-students

LinkedIn Profile Checklist: High School Students – https://university.linkedin.com/linkedin-for-students

Building a student profile – https://university.linkedin.com/linkedin-for-students

Finding a job or internship – https://university.linkedin.com/linkedin-for-students

How to Network on LinkedIn – https://university.linkedin.com/linkedin-for-students

Tailoring Your LinkedIn Profile to Your Goals – https://university.linkedin.com/linkedin-for-students

How to Communicate Effectively on LinkedIn

https://university.linkedin.com/linkedin-for-students

Build Your Personal Brand on LinkedIn – https://university.linkedin.com/linkedin-for-students

Using the Alumni Tool to Explore Career Paths – https://university.linkedin.com/linkedin-for-students

LinkedIn: Your Career Starts Here: UK Students – https://students.linkedin.com/uk

LinkedIn: Top 5 Profile To Dos – https://students.linkedin.com/uk

Everything I Knew About the Graduate Job Hunt Was Wrong – https://students.linkedin.com/uk

Resources on the use of social media for teaching and learning from Sheffield Hallam University

How to use social media responsibly – How your personal use of social media relates to the University’s rules and regulations; what is inappropriate, and the associated consequences (last updated Oct 2014) – https://blogs.shu.ac.uk/telteam/2014/01/20/social-media-resources/eve-stirling/

Staying safe online – your guide to IT security – Advice on avoiding identity theft and online fraud; staying safe and protecting your equipment and information. (last updated Aug 2013) – https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=bXkuc2h1LmFjLnVrfHNodXNvbWV8Z3g6NmE5MGJmODUxZDM3MjRmZQ

Managing your digital footprint – Four ways to stop your social media past damaging your real-life future; simple steps to clean up and manage your social media identity (last updated Oct 2014) – https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=bXkuc2h1LmFjLnVrfHNodXNvbWV8Z3g6NjcxNDg2ZDQxNmZkYzQ2ZA

Using social media for learning – Make social media work for you and stand out from the crowd by identifying and harnessing opportunities (last updated Oct 2014) – https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=bXkuc2h1LmFjLnVrfHNodXNvbWV8Z3g6Mjg5NmEzNWEzOWZkYTY1NA

Using social media to enhance your employability – Outlining the ways in which social media can improve your employability and develop a satisfying career (last updated October 2014) – https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=bXkuc2h1LmFjLnVrfHNodXNvbWV8Z3g6MTg4ZTFjOWMxNzEyMDM1NA

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