smithjn2@lopers.unk.edu After scouring LinkedIn for hours on an early Thursday morning, trying to start my day off right with getting job applications done, I get a notification about a new email. The...

Social media has become a mainstay in society. Platforms such as Twitter and Facebook are used by most college students; however, students should consider spending more time on their LinkedIn profile to find new opportunities. LinkedIn is one of the oldest and most-used social media websites, but it offers several benefits.