Lucas Manfield
Title: Student
Company: Stanford University
It's not too early for students to start building professional profiles. These temporary positions he's listed serve as great opportunities for young professionals to ask for recommendations from mentors and colleagues.
First, Lucas should add a professional profile photo to boost his recognizability. In the description area for his work as Stanford research assistant, he should discuss the project he was involved in. He may also be able to leverage LinkedIn Applications such as Box.net Files to upload work samples from his classes to highlight his academic prowess.
To build his network, Lucas should search for classmates and professors and connect with them. As he enters the job market, he will find that the work and connections he has made over the course of his school career will give him a great head start.
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