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LinkedIn

LinkedIn is the world’s largest online professional network, with over one million members.

Opportunities Await

On LinkedIn, you can:

  • Apply for jobs and internships
  • Expand your professional network
  • Establish your professional brand
  • Highlight your accomplishments (videos, projects, etc.)
  • Browse professional development articles and resources

Not sure where to start? Reach out to members of the Miami University community like your peers, professors, and alumni from your degree program.

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LinkedIn Tutorials

LinkedIn: Creating Your Profile

Using LinkedIn Effectively

LinkedIn Profile Examples

Discover how to build a great student profile by reviewing the following examples.

LinkedIn Examples

Sample LinkedIn Profiles
Name Major(s) Field (Career Cluster)
Lauren Brennan Management and Leadership Accounting and Financial Services
Kenahdi Grubb Political Science
Government
Law and Government
Sarah Hale Interactive Media Studies Art, Communication, Media, and Design
Cole Hankins Political Science
Marketing
Education, Nonprofit, and Human Services
Law and Government
Amitoj Kahr Emerging Technology for Business and Design
Political Science
Art, Communication, Media, and Design
Tesia Neujhar Interactive Media Studies Art, Communication, Media, and Design
Rasheed Owens Marketing Accounting and Financial Services
Sara Rosomoff Economics
Political Science
Economics and Data Analytics
Law and Government

Stand Out Online: Professional Headshot Booth

Update your Handshake and LinkedIn profiles with a new head shot from our Professional Headshot Booth. This FREE service is quick and easy to use. You’ll even receive your digital photos the same day.

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Location and Hours

  • The booth is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Career Center (45 Armstrong).
  • The process only takes five to 10 minutes.
  • You can apply filters, eliminate blemishes, whiten teeth, and more through the booth’s innovative, self-service design.
  • If you anticipate or experience a disability-related barrier to using the booth, contact careercenter@MiamiOH.edu to schedule a headshot appointment.
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Process and Delivery

  • Drop by! No appointment is needed. 
  • If using your phone:
    • Scan the QR Code and follow the on-screen instructions.
    • Make sure your phone doesn’t lapse into “rest mode” or you will need to finish your photo session using the touch screen.
  • You will be emailed your photos by no-reply@iris-booth.com. Create a free account, then log into the platform to download your headshots.

Additional Resources

As a Miami University student, LinkedIn is only one networking resource available to you. Also check out the following sites.

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Miami Alumni Connect

Expand your network within the Miami community based on your career interests. Learn from your connections’ experiences and potentially find a mentor.
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Handshake

Explore Career Center events that will help you connect with professionals and alumni. Also access thousands of career opportunities posted by vetted organizations.

Center for Career Exploration and Success

45 Armstrong Center
550 E. Spring Street
Oxford, OH 45056