Lynda Birthday Bash on January 24th

Please Note: LyndaCampus has been replaced by LinkedIn Learning and can be accessed at smu.edu/linkedin.

Happy Birthday Lynda Weinman

Students, join us on January 24th to celebrate Lynda (dot-com) Weinman’s birthday!

Next Tuesday, come by the Collaborative Commons (adjacent to Starbucks) in Fondren Library to enjoy cake, Lynda.com giveaways, and demonstrations showcasing all of the knowledge that Lynda.com has to offer. As part of our festivities, you can stop by Fondren Library East 109 Classroom in the Prothro Learning Commons and check out these Lynda courses: Continue reading Lynda Birthday Bash on January 24th

Lynda Helps Staff Sharpen Skills

Please Note: LyndaCampus has been replaced by LinkedIn Learning and can be accessed at smu.edu/linkedin.

lynda.comIt’s been almost a year since SMU began offering Lynda.com’s full library of learning courses to students, faculty, and staff. In that year, over 1,200 people have taken advantage of this enormous benefit to the campus. One of the largest groups that have taken courses through lynda.com has been staff members. We’ve touched base with a few of our colleagues across the University to see what they’ve thought about their experiences with lynda.com. Continue reading Lynda Helps Staff Sharpen Skills

LinkedIn & Lynda.com: The Dynamic Duo!

Please Note: LyndaCampus has been replaced by LinkedIn Learning and can be accessed at smu.edu/linkedin.

LinkedIn LogoLet’s say you’re in that stage of your academic career where it’s time to start looking to your future professional career. Be it an internship or a full-time job search, it can be difficult to stand out in a competitive job market.

Along with increased competitiveness, the process of the job search has changed significantly in the past decade, with social media taking an essential role. LinkedIn, the social network for working professionals, has become another place to showcase your talents and work history beyond the paper resume. Continue reading LinkedIn & Lynda.com: The Dynamic Duo!