short simple tasks due in 5 hours

Create a LinkedIn Profile

Because this is a business network, you should use a professional email address, not a cute nickname. If you do not have an appropriate email address to use, this would be a good time to create one using a free service, as described in this chapter. (Note: You cannot use a fake email address for this exercise, because you will be required to confirm the email address before you can successfully complete your sign-up.)

2. Open your browser and go to www.linkedin.comUnder Get started—it’s free, type your name and email address, and create a password.

3. Create your professional profile by completing the information on the next screen. Select Student, complete your school and dates attended information, and then click Create my profile.

4. For the sign-up (Step 2) you can add your email address to automatically search for your contacts on LinkedIn. Click Skip this step (you can always complete this later should you choose to). If you used a Gmail account to register, click Confirm my Google Account; otherwise, click Send a confirmation email instead. Open your email and follow the steps to confirm your email account. Once you have confirmed your email address, sign in to LinkedIn. If you are returned to Step 2, click Skip this step.

5. For Step 4, you can share your profile on Facebook or Twitter, or click Skip this step. You now have a basic profile.

6. Point to the Profile menu, and then click Edit Profile. Improve your profile by adding experience, education, and skills. Because you are a student, you can fill in information about your school work and future plans. Add a few items under Skills that you have gained from taking this course.

7. When you are satisfied with your profile, click Done editing. The URL of your public profile is displayed below your name. You can edit your profile at any time; you should keep it up to date to share with potential employers. Share your profile name and URL with your instructor. Print or submit your answer sheet electronically as directed by your instructor.

Summary: Profile name and short summary of the process to create a profile

URL of public profile:

Submit your answer sheet electronically as directed by your instructor.