Bryant & Stratton College Online announced today that it will be hosting a webinar at no cost for current Bryant & Stratton College students, prospective students and anyone else interested in understanding how to find jobs on LinkedIn and increase their profile’s visibility to potential employers. The free webinar, titled “Building Your Career Opportunities on LinkedIn,” will take place on Wednesday, August 17, from noon to 1:00 p.m. EDT.

With more than 100 million members, LinkedIn has evolved into the premier social networking site for building a professional brand, gaining career visibility and credibility, and making the professional connections that will lay the groundwork for future career opportunities. It can be an especially valuable tool for students looking to jumpstart their careers while still in college.

This webinar will enable students to:

Build a compelling profile that showcases their strengths and professional interests, then expands the impact of their profile by joining and participating in relevant groups
Use the unique features and tools of LinkedIn to apply for posted jobs and position themselves to be “found” by recruiters
Create a long-term strategy for building a professional network, with concrete examples of outreach messages for linking requests, requests for recommendations, and introductions