Creating a Compelling and Effective LinkedIn Profile in 2023

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Welcome to LinkedIn, the world's largest professional network with more than 875 million members in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide.

Is your profile compelling and effective enough for your 2023 employment goals?

Participants with the knowledge and skills can create a strong and engaging LinkedIn profile that effectively showcases their professional brand and attracts potential employers or clients.


By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to optimize their profile for visibility, highlight their key strengths and achievements, and effectively network on LinkedIn to achieve their career goals.

Seminar Highlights

·       Optimize Your Profile: Discover the secrets of a standout headline, a compelling summary, and a professional photo that gets you noticed.

·       Build a Network: Learn how to expand your professional network strategically, connecting with key industry players and like-minded professionals.

·       Content Strategy: Craft engaging posts that showcase your expertise, build your personal brand and keep your audience engaged.

·       Recommendations and Endorsements: Understand how to leverage recommendations and endorsements to build credibility.

·       Job Search Strategies: Uncover the hidden job market and learn how to connect with decision-makers in your target companies.

·       LinkedIn Etiquette: Master the dos and don'ts of professional networking on LinkedIn.

 

Location: Loeffler Room (03.03.02) Biosciences Building (BSB)

Closest Visitor Parking: Ximenes Ave Garage (XAG)  

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  • Date: 27 Nov 2023
  • Time: 04:00 PM to 05:30 PM
  • All times are (UTC-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada)
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  • One UTSA Circle
  • University of Texas at San Antonio
  • San Antonio, Texas
  • United States 78249
  • Building: Biosciences Building (BSB)
  • Room Number: Loeffler Room (03.03.02)

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  • Co-sponsored by Jalyn Kelley, Senior Manager IEEE University Partnership Program (UPP)
  • Starts 01 November 2023 03:00 PM
  • Ends 27 November 2023 02:00 PM
  • All times are (UTC-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada)
  • No Admission Charge


  Speakers

Christopher Sanderson, SMIEEE Christopher Sanderson, SMIEEE of IEEE, NSBE, SHPE

Biography:

Christopher graduated from Prairie View A&M University with a BS in Mechanical Engineering Technology and a military Officer Commission in the United States Army Air Defense Artillery Core in 1995.  His military service in the United States Army Reserves expanded both the Enlisted and Officer ranks. His military accommodations include numerous Medals and other citations. He finished his distinguished career with two Honorable Tours of Duty in the US Army and then went to work for Schneider Electric (formerly Square D – Group Schneider). Christopher’s business leadership experience includes key corporate opportunities from several Fortune 500 corporations with a global presence in the electrical industry. He has worked for companies like Schneider Electric (formerly Square D), General Electric (GE), SIEMENS Energy & Automation (SEA), Asea Brown Boveri (ABB), Atlas Copco, and now EATON. 

He holds several positions within IEEE, past R5 Houston Section Chair, R5 South Area Chair, Committee Member of the IEEE Foundation 50th Anniversary Committee, IEEE Eta Kappa Nu (HKN) Board of Directors Region 5 & 6 Representative, IEEE EAB TryEngineering Committee, and past IEEE Admission and Advancement (A&A) Committee member and past IEEE-USA Career & Development Committee (CPCD) Chair and is the 2024-2026 R5 Director Elect. 

As the incoming R5 Director-Elect, he serves which represents over 20,000 members and 7 Sections in the state of Texas.

Address:Houston, United States





Agenda

3:30 Registration Check-In

3:45 Refreshments

4:00 Announcements

5:15 Q&A 

 



Student Branch NSBE and SHPE members are welcome to register to attend.