So, you have connected to people you know on Linkedin, the next step is:

Today’s Tip:

Ask for recommendations on your profile.

Linkedin makes it easy to ask your connections for recommendations, but my advice to you is don’t spam all your connections. Ask only those who you know would genuinely give you a good recommendation, just like you would a reference for your job hunt. It is always good to have a few recommendations and also, write some of your own for others.

Bonus Tip:

This is something I learned last night. If you are a recent grad and don’t have a profile as yet, Linkedin is offering a free upgrade to your membership and it is definitely worth it. Linkedin is free, but there are additional upgrades that cost a bit per month. So, if you are a recent grad, check out the offer and the link:  http://grads.linkedin.com/