EDC Gives Free Workshop on LinkedIn for Career Development

Tuesday, Nov. 8 from 1-2:00 p.m. at the San Juan Island Library

— from Victoria Compton, Director, Economic Development Council (EDC)–

Many people have joined LinkedIn, but how can it be used for career enhancement and to generate business? Join the San Juan County Economic Development Council for a FREE workshop on the topic of LinkedIn for Business & Career Development, on Tuesday, November 8th from 1-2:00 p.m. on San Juan Island. Advanced registration is required.

LinkedIn has become the number one social media tool for business and career enhancement. Whether establishing a brand, building a client base, or finding a job, LinkedIn’s free service provides its users powerful tools to achieve personal and business development goals.

Noted management consultant and author Mike Sanders will discuss how to use LinkedIn effectively, and he will discuss common mistakes made by both novice and experienced users. He will explain the top 10 advanced LinkedIn tips, including completion of profile, photography, titles, work samples and updates. Finally, he will lead a question and answer session to discuss issues relating to attendees’ specific LinkedIn profiles.

Details: San Juan Island, Tuesday, November 8th from 1-2:00 p.m. at the San Juan Island Library in Friday Harbor. Free workshop; advance registration is required. Please call 360-378-2906 to reserve your space, or email: info@sanjuansedc.org.

The EDC thanks San Juan County government, our ports, the Town of Friday Harbor, Heritage Bank, Islanders Bank and the Department of Commerce for their support of this workshop.

This workshop is not sponsored by the San Juan Island Library.

The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) strives to strengthen and diversify the economy of San Juan County. We believe a strong economy builds a strong community. The EDC works to build an environment that helps business owners create jobs. We serve business: linking organizations and resources, providing valuable information, rendering assistance and advocating for an improved island business environment.