As a member of the millennial generation, I have become well versed in the language of social media. So much so, that colloquial such as “hashtag” has been integrated into my speech.

However the one outlet of social media that I feel my generation neglects is LinkedIn.

For millennials who are naive to LinkedIn it is essentially a social networking site used by professionals to connect with one another. It has been proven by many companies to be quite successful in promoting their brand and mission. It has also been revolutionary in the workforce during an economic recession by forming connections all across the world without the expense.

To many, it may seem as though LinkedIn is just for (dare I say it?) old people. However this is a fallacy. There are incredible benefits to young professionals who properly use LinkedIn, especially when entering the work force.

However, in order to reap the benefits, you must utilize it to its full potential.