LinkedIn Tips for Virtual Assistants

Want to build meaningful connections with potential clients from a comment? Then stop commenting like everyone else. Our comments shouldn’t blend in. They should position you as a solution they didn’t know they needed if you're using LinkedIn to find potential clients... I recently hired 2 freelancers from LinkedIn because of how they showed up in my comment section and were consistent. Their comments were not generic and they actually brought new insight into the themes shared. Here’s my take... Stop doing this: -Mass-commenting with the same “So inspiring!” -Dropping vague praise like “Love this, thanks for sharing!” -Sounding more like a bot than a brand Let’s fix that: 🔥 What to do instead: 🔍 Shortlist your dream clients → Follow small businesses, founders, creatives you'd actually love to support → Study their content, tone, and audience 💬 A/B test your comment styles → Try personal anecdotes vs. quick tips → See what sparks convo vs. what gets crickets → Treat comments like content: test, learn, repeat 👀 Make it about them, not you → “This framework is 🔥 reminds me how one client cut email time by 40% with a similar setup.” → Subtle flex > desperate pitch 📥 Use comments to warm up, not sell → When they notice your insight consistently, the DM will hit different The shift that gets you noticed. -You built relationships -You posted (and commented) with purpose -You got seen by the right people ✨ Comments are your soft intro. Make ‘em count. — Monica ✌🏼❤️ #VirtualAssistant #LinkedInForVAs #BibbidiBobbidiBooked #SelfMadeSelfPaid #BookedPaidAndNeverPlayed

[Help Offering: LinkedIN Tips] Been silent on here a while - Takes a second when a hoard of your friends and network makes this month’s latest layoff rounds. As someone who has been helped countless times by her professional network (A lot becoming legit friends - no joke - Tech conferences become like family reunions), I’d like to offer what I’ve learned for those getting started to those even in mid-late careers. STARTING WITH → The WHYs for updating your LinkedIn, Common mistakes, followed by tips for optimization. 1️⃣ Why should we have our LinkedIN updated even if we aren’t looking for a job? ⭐Strong Network⭐ Even if you’re not looking today, building a pipeline, so in 2 years when you may be looking, or your company undergoes layoffs, you already have that network in place. ⭐Speaking Engagements⭐ When you post what you’re passionate about, and what you’ve accomplished, people/companies may reach out to your to speak on podcasts/events. 2️⃣ Common Mistakes ⭐ Don't just copy your resume and paste it on LinkedIn⭐ You want to integrate elements, but LinkedIn is opportunity to share your career as a story. Write in first person! Instead of “my responsibilities are” say, “I had to learn how to A-B-C, resulting in...” Storify it. ⭐ Not consistently posting⭐ Post your own posts and like/share other peoples to get organic reach, exposing you to other companies/industry leaders. Study what kind of posts people you admire are posting and post in a similar way. Doesn’t have to be that complicated. ⭐Not having a professional brand⭐ What are you good at? What do you love? What part of your work brings you in that state of flow? What might other people say that you’re good at? ⭐ Leaving your "About Me" Section Blank Reflect on your dream job, areas of expertise, and implement into your profile. Just like, you want to dress for the job you want, you have to set your profile up for the job you want. Mention your background, but EMPHASIZE what you want your future job to be through your passions and on-brand experience. Leave the fuller picture to "Experience" section. 3️⃣ General Tips ⭐Who are the bosses of the jobs you want? Start to follow those people and engage with their content (ie comment, share, likes) - They’re going to notice and then in a few months you can ask to connect ... say, “I’ve followed you for a while now and love your content, I’d love to connect with you," and they’re more likely to accept that. Someone eventually is going to say yes. ⭐ Blend in personal projects and relevant hobbies on LinkedIn⭐ Recruiters LOVE to see what you’re working on. Even if it’s outside of work, they like knowing what you’re interested in outside of your day job. ⭐ Headline optimization⭐ Search engine shows only your picture and your headline. Title, company and something else about you to give more information and entice them to click on your profile. ⭐ Apply these steps BEFORE paying for premium membership resources and perks.

The time to start networking is now. As professionals, sometimes we think “I don’t have the time to network.” The truth is, we all have the same amount of time - but spend it differently. If you hop on a Teams call today and HR joins with your boss and you are told your role is eliminated, one of the first things you might think of after the shock clears is: “who do I know that can help me find my next role.” That moment is not the time to begin to think about your network, it was actually 5 years ago when you got that promotion and the expanded responsibilities. Your professional network is as important as continuous learning, building skills for the future and being a high performer. Here are some ways for you to create space to network as well as practical tips: 1. Celebrate promotions and new roles of colleagues or people in your LI network. Take an interest. When someone leaves for a new company, put a reminder on your calendar for 90 days out and check in with them: how is X company and the new role going? 2. Develop a list of your top 10 companies you’d like to work for and see who you know that works there or connect with people there and begin to create connectivity: keep me in mind if you hear of a role that might be a fit and I can do the same for you. 3. Be willing to respond to LI messages from people you don’t know who might be seeking a role: answer questions and connect them to recruiting - I’m not sure about that role but here are a couple of recruiters in my company that might have more info. 4. Pay attention to where skills are going in your area of specialization and make the time to get entrenched and curious: when interesting roles surface internally or externally you want to have these skills not be caught on your back foot. 5. Be active on LinkedIn. Engage with posts, create your own content and share thought leadership around key topics or where your area of specialization is headed. Pro tip: don’t make the mistake of thinking LinkedIn is only for your external network. It can be equally important or even more powerful for building your internal network and brand at your current company - which can lead to new roles, expanded roles and other exposure. #opentowork #networking #careerjourney #careerprogression #skills #futureofwork