![\"\"](\"http:\/\/blog.prssa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/JULY-2_Using-LinkedIn.png\" "\\"LinkedIn")
<\/a>\n
Are you using LinkedIn to the best of its capabilities? If you haven\u2019t already, try these LinkedIn features:<\/strong><\/p>\n Experience, Summary and Skills<\/strong>: You can add your past jobs and job descriptions in the experience section and create a summary about you and what you do. The skills section is also a great way to add your specialties to your profile.<\/p>\n Recommendations<\/strong>: You can receive and provide recommendations for a specific job as a colleague, supervisor or partner.<\/p>\n Contact list<\/strong>: Through the contact section, you can see your connections\u2019 position title, email and current company. This allows you an easy way to contact them through email or LinkedIn messaging.<\/p>\n Download profile as PDF<\/strong>: Potential employers can download your entire LinkedIn profile as a PDF for easier viewing and sharing with other employees.<\/p>\n Groups and Discussions<\/strong>: There are a lot of interest groups you can join \u2014 like the PRSSA group<\/a> \u2014 to participate in discussions with other students and professionals.<\/p>\n Job Search<\/strong>: Employers post new openings in the job section on LinkedIn. You can also \u201cfollow\u201d companies to see their latest updates, hires and available jobs.<\/p>\n News<\/strong>: LinkedIn has the latest news in its news section. It customizes the news to your interests so you receive news that relates to you.<\/p>\n As young professionals, it\u2019s important to be involved with LinkedIn to show you know about the industry, that you\u2019re involved online in the professional network and you know how to showcase yourself and your abilities.<\/p>\n What is your favorite feature on LinkedIn? How does it benefit you professionally?<\/p>\n