A competitive job market that continues to show minimal growth has added to the doubts and frustrations some students and recent graduates have about life after college. In an effort to aid young professionals in their job searches, LinkedIn—the social network of more than 100 million members and recognized for connecting professionals—has added new sections to its profiles that allow students and graduates with limited professional experience to highlight successes in the classroom. These new sections allow students to post information regarding projects, honors and awards, involvement in organizations, test scores, and courses.
Laurie Boettcher, a social media speaker and trainer, believes the new sections will give students and graduates a leg up in the job search. "I think it's definitely going to make them more competitive," Boettcher says. "Employers spend so much money on training new employees and, if they know you've already had some experience in doing some of this type of work, that's going to be a big deal."
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