Helping teenagers to use LinkedIn to transition from 'fun social networking' to 'professional networking'...

Did you know that in many countries you can now join LinkedIn from the age of 13... I've been speaking in schools to Year 10s and Sixth form students on how they can start the transition from 'fun social networking' to 'professional social networking'. LinkedIn also has a useful resource if you have a teen in your house who might be interested in starting down the professional networking route...

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