In this article, Dr. Milka Kostic notes the scientific community’s initial lukewarm response to online networking platform, LinkedIn. However, as the scientific career landscape changes, LinkedIn grows increasingly relevant. Dr. Kostic details some of the site’s useful search functions and other features. Her article focuses on how to use LinkedIn to accomplish the following goals:
- Build and/or enhance your professional visibility as well as scientific credibility
- Jump-start your information and intelligence gathering
- Find mentoring and coaching highly tailored to your needs and aspirations
Read the full article here. BGS students may also wish to join the BGS Alumni & Current Students LinkedIn group.