Social media has revolutionized the world both for better and for worse. But, there is an area in particular that has been profoundly affected by it, and that is the practice of law. Here are three ways social media is transforming the legal world.
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LinkedIn has a membership of more than 277 million people. So while you may want to be a part of the gigantic network, you also don’t want the crowd to swallow you up into oblivion.
Hopefully, by now you’ve already created an impressive profile on LinkedIn—one that helps you stand out. This will be your foundation to help you get the job you have been dreaming of.
The fact is that 94% of recruiters use social media, particularly LinkedIn when looking for new talent, making it a powerful resource for professional networking. This alone should get you excited. Here’s how you can leverage this game-changing tool to get your first job after graduating.
- Know where LinkedIn “fits in.”
For you to use LinkedIn well, understand how it fits into the grand context of social media networking. Facebook focuses on brand and identity, be it a business page or a personal profile. Twitter is interested in events: Your latest blog posts, status of a missing plane in the Indian Ocean. LinkedIn on the other hand is an avenue for engaging with people and companies that may be your potential employers.