CLEAR trainees visit LinkedIn's Detroit HQ, learn about career branding strategies

The Research Experience and Training Coordination Core (RETCC) hosted an exciting workshop with LinkedIn for CLEAR trainees in May, 2023. 11 CLEAR trainees from a variety of disciplines – from Biology, Chemistry, and Pharmacology to Civil and Environmental Engineering – participated in the event. Students spent an afternoon taking the light rail QLine through downtown Detroit to the LinkedIn headquarters, where they learned useful tips on how to get the most out of the platform. LinkedIn staff walked our trainees through various ways to define their professional brand and build and optimize their LinkedIn profile, including by strengthening personal descriptions. The LinkedIn team also shared advice on how to expand network in areas of interest and create meaningful connections.