Using LinkedIn for Your Internship or Job Search

LinkedIn has become an increasingly popular way to connect with people in your industry. More employers are using LinkedIn as a recruitment and hiring tool, and students and professionals are also using it in their job and internship searches. You should be using LinkedIn for “networking,” a term referring to building professional relationships.

Whether you have completed an internship in the U.S. or gained experience in your home country, you have some valuable experience to add to your LinkedIn profile that can appeal to employers. Likewise, you can take advantage of the Jobs feature on LinkedIn and search for positions in your home country. Take a look at our section-by-section LinkedIn guide for tips on getting the most out of LinkedIn while avoiding some common mistakes.