“You've got to tell Baruch students to stop making LinkedIn requests when they have no other relation other than a shared alma mater.” —recent message sent to the GCMC from a Baruch alum. How many times have you heard that the best way to find the untapped job market is through effective networking? Have you wanted to go to networking events, but been so busy with school and your job that time hasn’t yet permitted it? Well, one of the best ways to get started with building your network, at the convenience of your schedule, is by using connections you build through having a profile on LinkedIn. Check out these tips to help you get started! I have a profile, but I’m not really sure how to maximize the way I am using it. After building your profile, which is essentially a “resume on steroids,” you need to start making connections. Who are these people? They are your friends and your classmates. They are people you are working with in your internship or job. They are curren