Have you created a LinkedIn profile yet? Your future employer is currently seeking to give you your next internship or career opportunity and it’s important to put your best foot forward! In this episode, LinkedIn Strategist, Deborrah Ashley also known as ‘The LinkedIn Blackbelt’ shares insightful ways to increase your visibility and engage with others on this essential career building platform. She shares how to connect with your dream mentors online to make a winning first impression. Ms. Ashley encourages you to develop a routine of self-inventory and update your profile by taking her LinkedIn Profile Quiz. Take advantage of the global opportunities that await you! Ms. Ashley’s LinkedIn advice and strategies have been used to re-engage lost customers, gain Fortune 500 contracts, develop strategic partnerships, and close deals worth $300 million. She has been featured in a variety of media including Oprah Magazine, Black Enterprise Magazine, The NY Times, CNBC.com, and has been a guest lecturer at universities and spoken at summits and conferences. She received her MBA in Business and Marketing from Temple University Fox School of Business and her Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations from Mansfield University of Pennsylvania. She recently released her book, “InSIDER: How to Leverage LinkedIn To Stand Out as The Industry Leader”. As the founder and CEO of Thrivoo Marketing, Ms. Ashley helps clients drive more demand for their brand and organization. To learn more about The LinkedIn Blackbelt, visit her on LinkedIn and be sure to take your profile quiz at http://bit.ly/LinkedInProfileQuiz.