LinkedIn Offers New Options for Students

http://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/articles/2011/07/28/linkedin-offers-new-options-for-students

I read an article about the upgrades of LinkedIn that are directed towards college students.  I was very interested in this article because I introduce the idea of LinkedIn to my juniors that are preparing for college.  I let them know that a new version of a resume is a LinkedIn profile.   This article brings up a lot of good points in the idea that it matters how you put your information on your profile.  Employers don't want your information thrown up on the page, they want to see it divided into sections so it looks more professional.  I also found it interesting that prospective employees are now seeing the effects of "participation awards"  this is watering down the effect of receiving an award.  It is having a huge effect on students, they are feeling defeated after not receiving a job because they are used to always getting some type of reward .