How to get an internship through LinkedIn? In 4 simple ways you can

Before getting into the process of internships, let's understand what actually is Linkedin and what purpose does it serve.

LinkedIn

LinkedIn is a social networking site for job seekers and recruiters. The main purpose of Linkedin is to connect jobs or internship seekers to employers so that job seekers can get opportunities and recruiters can get the right candidates for the job or internships.

Apart from networking, Linkedin can also be used as an advertising site through which organizations can increase their businesses.

                                                                                                            

 How do LinkedIn works?

There is no doubt that this social networking site is the best platform to network with the recruiters and get your desired job, but one should know, how to use this site. So let's dive in and see how LinkedIn works.

Direct Messaging

1. On LinkedIn, you update your profile in which you write about your work experiences, skills, education, and certifications.
2. The recruiters visit your profile and if they find it relevant according to the job they are providing, they will send you a connection request.
3. After you accept the request, they will message you and will have a conversation regarding the job/internship.
4. They will also ask you for your resume and if you like the offer, you can send the resume and ask about further processes.
5. After that, you will have an interview in which you need to show that you are the best candidate for the job/internship.

Yohoo! You got the opportunity, now it's your turn to utilize this opportunity and reach new heights in your career.

Networking Feed

1. You must connect with the people that are recruiters or employees in the organization in which you want to work.
2. Connecting is really easy, you just have to click on the network section and visit the profiles of people who match your career interests or are recruiters in your field of interest.
3. If you like the person's profile, simply click on the connect option and a request will be sent to that person
4. When the request is accepted, try having some conversation with the person as it increases your network and who knows which person can provide you with which opportunity.
5. If the person is a recruiter then he/she will post about new job/internship opportunities in the feed, if you like the job, you can directly contact with the recruiter by commenting on the post or using the way of conversing which the recruiter writes in the post.

Congratulations! You know a new way to get the opportunity.

Power of posting

1. You can also post on your LinkedIn feed regarding job/internship opportunities.
2. You simply have to write a post in which you have to describe the type of job/internship for which you are looking, your qualifications, experience, and skills.
3. Provide hashtags related to the topic on which you have written as it helps in 'better reach' to the employers.
4. Now, if any of your connections have any opportunity for you, they can directly or can like or comment on your post for better reach (on LinkedIn liking or commenting shares post to connections of your connections).
5. If any employer liked your profile, he/she will contact you and the process can be taken further.

Pro tip: KEEP NETWORKING

Job Portal

1. LinkedIn also has a different section in which different jobs are posted regularly.
2. You can search the type of job/internship for which you are looking in the search bar.
3. Read the job description and if you like it, you can easily apply on it by using the easy apply option of LinkedIn or apply via a different site on which Linkedin takes you when you try to apply on the job/internship.
4. If the employer liked your profile or resume, he/she will contact you and from there the process can be taken further.

Now, you know major ways in which LinkedIn can be helpful but to become a more desirable candidate you need to maintain your LinkedIn profile.

LinkedIn Profile

When you create an id on LinkedIn, the first information that is asked from you is about your work experience and skills which will be displayed on your profile that will tell the employers that you are employable. So, it eventually becomes really important to maintain your profile and keep it updated so that potential recruiters can reach to you with an opportunity.

How to make and maintain the profile?

The LinkedIn profile has sections which are similar to a resume where you add your

• Profile summary
  
• Work experience
• Volunteer experience
• Skills
• Achievements
• Certifications
• Languages 

1. You need to write about the opportunities for which you are open in the 'about' section so that relevant recruiters can contact you.
2. You can write about your past work experiences in the section and what did you learn from it, the skills you acquired, and the knowledge you got.
3. If you have done some certification course, you can mention it here.
4. If you have won any competition, then you can mention it in the achievements section.
5. If you have recently completed a course or an internship, do not forget to mention it in the profile.

In brief, you need to mention every relevant aspect that makes you a deserving candidate in front of the employer so that you can have more opportunities waiting for at your doorstep.

ALL THE BEST FOR YOUR CAREER!