LinkedIn and networking
LinkedIn and networking
LinkedIn is a huge resource that is a great advantage for you to use, and the earlier you get started, the better. You can use LinkedIn to be seen, maintain your network, look for jobs, and stay up-to-date in your professional field.
Think about how you can give something to your network just as much as how you can gain something from your network.
When you apply for a job in Denmark, there is a good chance that the company will check out your LinkedIn profile. So keep it updated and well thought out.
What is the purpose of LinkedIn?
LinkedIn is a professional social media which is all about sharing and engaging.
You have to create a profile, which is basically a CV, and then you can make status updates in which you share your knowledge. These are saved as "posts".
Be yourself and be comfortable and authentic in the way you use it. You're under no obligation, and it's perfectly fine if you don't want to contribute that much (yet). Find your own way to do it.
Source: Statistics Denmark 2023 and Ballisager's recruitment analysis 2022 and 2023
How do Danes use LinkedIn?
71 %
of Danish companies use LinkedIn as a recruitment channel
20 %
of Danish companies typically hires without a job ad because of an initial unsolicited contact via LinkedIn
33 %
of Danes have a profile on LinkedIn
Guide to get started on LinkedIn:
Create your own profile
We guide you through your profile in 7 steps below, so that it will be quick and easy for you to create a great profile.
All steps are illustrated and elaborated with an example from career counsellor André's own profile.
The advice below are just recommendations that you can choose to follow if they make sense to you. If you follow them, you're well on your way!
Get started with your LinkedIn profile
Go through the 7 steps in the guide below:
Use LinkedIn actively. Join the debate to show your curiosity and skills. Don't be afraid to get in touch or ask questions. People who are on LinkedIn are there to network.
Guide to find inspiration:
LinkedIn's alumni tool
LinkedIn contains information on approx. 100,000 AAU profiles. With the alumni tool, you can find other AAU students and alumni and, e.g., see what they do and where they work.
You can filter your search by e.g. year, education, skills, and how you are connected. All search results are clickable, so what you click on will be added as a filter to your search.
You can e.g. use LinkedIn Alumni to:
- Learn more about your options during and after your studies
- Be inspired by other people's career paths and ways to tell about them
- Find relevant organisations to collaborate with during your studies
Get started with LinkedIn's alumni tool
Go through the 5 steps in the guide below: