TOPIC:

LINKEDIN CAREER OPPORTUNITIES SEARCH

Memo $/$ Report

TASK:

a$)$ Explore potential career opportunities. Assume that you are about to graduate, and

you are now looking for a job.

b$)$ EXPLORE online job advertisements in your field. What$$s available? How much is

the salary? What are the requirements? What qualifications do they need?

c$)$ Visit LinkedIn. If you haven$$t created a profile yet, sign up to conduct your search.

d$)$ Once you have joined LinkedIn Select keyword, category, city, and state. Decide

whether you want to search by a job title $($such as nurse, accountant, project

manager$)$ or a category $($such as Accounting$/$Finance$,$ Administrative$/$Clerical$,$

Advertising$/$Marketing$).$ Enter your keyword job title or select a category$$or do

both. Enter a city, state, or region.

e$)$ Select the best ads. In your targeted career field and desired geographical area, select

the three best ads and save or print them out.

f$)$ Analyze the skills required. How often do the ads you viewed mention

communication, teamwork, computer skills, or professionalism? What tasks do the

ads mention? What is the salary range identified in these ads for the positions they

feature? Tip: Glassdoor offers an insider$$s look at many companies and positions.

Because posts are anonymous, you will find confidential salary data.

g$)$ SUBMIT your finding