Back in August of 2010, my daughter started her freshman year of college, and I joined LinkedIn to help students make more informed – and inspired – decisions at every critical career milestone. Fast-forward four years: My daughter and many of her friends have graduated from universities across the country. A few have landed great jobs, but most are wondering...

Posts by Christina Allen
-
Introducing LinkedIn University Pages
Christina Allen August 19, 2013
A few years ago, my daughter and I took a road trip to visit schools before she made her final decision about college. I was hoping she’d stay in California, but it wasn’t looking good. She’d fallen in love with a university 2,500 miles away, and I had to admit it was the best choice if she wanted a great robotics program and an equally good music school. For...
- Topics:
- LinkedIn for Students
-
Start Mapping Your Career With LinkedIn Alumni
Christina Allen January 30, 2013
Whether you’re a current college student, a prospective student, or a recent graduate, you know that your educational choices – where you go to school and what you study – have a big impact on your future career. Gathered from the profiles of more than 200 million members, LinkedIn’s Alumni tool helps you explore alumni career paths from more than 22,000...
- Topics:
- LinkedIn for Students
-
Career Checklist for Students: 4 Ways to Get a Jump on...
Christina Allen October 18, 2012
Editor’s Note: This is the last in a three-part “Career Checklist for Students” series by Christina Allen, Director of Product...
- Topics:
- LinkedIn for Students
-
Editor's Note: This is the second in a three-part "Career Checklist for Students" series by Christina Allen, Director of Product...
- Topics:
- LinkedIn for Students
-
Editor's Note: This is the first in a 3-part "Career Checklist for Students" series by Christina Allen, Director of Product Management...
- Topics:
- LinkedIn for Students