It’s no secret that LinkedIn is the number one professional social networking site with 700+ million users in more than 200 countries across the globe. According to the Jobvite Recruiter Nation Survey, 87% of recruiters use LinkedIn for their candidate search. So, as a professional or student, LinkedIn is the best platform to network and look for job opportunities. So, here are the ten proven ways to use LinkedIn to advance your career.

1) Maintain an Up to Date LinkedIn Profile
2) Define Your Present Skills & Objectives
3) Update Your LinkedIn Headline
4) Highlight Your Work Experiences.
5) Connect and Build a 1st Degree Professional Network
6) Reach and Follow the Companies You’re Interested In
7) Make Use of the Advanced Search Option
8) Be More Active & Get Involved with Professional Groups
9) Get to Know Your Future Boss and Executive Team
10) Do Your Network after Business Hours