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Tips for getting Linkedin
LinkedIn is a professional networking platform that allows users to connect with colleagues and find job opportunities. It has over 75 million members worldwide, with half of users being in decision-making roles. To get the most out of LinkedIn, users should create a complete profile, build a network of connections, join relevant industry groups, and use the site to research companies and search for jobs. Staying active on LinkedIn even after finding employment can help users learn about new opportunities through their expanded professional network.
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Tips for getting Linkedin
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- 3. isa professional networking tool that helps you to . . .
- 4. Build and maintainyour network
- 5. Find inside connectionsthat can help your search
- 6. Research companies andpeople before you interview
- 7. Join groups thatcan provide information and help you connect with influential contacts
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- 9. Did you know?LinkedInhas over 75 million members in over 200 countries.
- 10. Did you know?Anew member joins LinkedIn approximately every second.
- 11. Did you know?50% LinkedIn users are in the United States
- 12. Did you know?Theaverage LinkedIn user is age 41 and has income over $100K
- 13. Did you know?50% of LinkedIn users are Decision Makers at their company
- 14. Steps to settingup your LinkedinSet up your profile
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- 17. Search jobs Let’sget startedGo to Linkedin.com and set up your Linkedin Account today. It’s free!
- 18. Putting Together YourProfileNameHeadlineLocation & IndustryEmployment Past Employment Education RecommendationsConnections Additional Info ContactSummary
- 19. Step 1: Setup your profileConsider your profile your online resume. Just like a paper resume, it should be well-written and checked for typos and misspellings. Be sure to include a professional photo
- 20. Complete your entireprofile“Members with complete profiles are 40% more likely to receive opportunities through LinkedIn.” Krista CanfieldLinkedin spokesperson
- 21. Writing your headlineLinkedIngives you a place to write a professional headline. Just like a newspaper headline helps you decide whether you want to read a story; your headline can help you to connect to an employer’s need.
- 22. Writing your headlineIt’san opportunity to showcase your personality, skills and experience.
- 23. Headline ExamplesInstead ofcalling yourself just a Marketing Consultant . . .
- 24. Headline ExamplesHow aboutResults-drivenInnovative Marketer?
- 25. Headline ExamplesOr Marketingpioneer with a passion creating and building for online communities
- 26. RecommendationsGet recommendations fromprevious employers and people you’ve worked with.
- 27. RecommendationsThis is agreat way for you to show prospective employers what kind of worker you are.
- 28. Two ways toget recommendationsJust ask whoever you would like to recommend you. You can ask them to play up certain skills or experiences you would like to highlight.
- 29. Two ways toget recommendationsOr write a recommendation someone. They will get a LinkedIn e-mail with your recommendation allowing them to display it and a suggestion “from LinkedIn” asking if they would like to send you a recommendation. Do a couple a week and you’ll build up your recommendations quickly.
- 30. Additional InformationUnder theAdditional Information section, you can add your website, Twitter account, interests, groups and associations, volunteer groups and awards.
- 31. Additional InformationBe sureanything you write here you are comfortable with a prospective boss seeing.
- 32. Contact SettingsIf youare looking for a job, be sure to list some type of contact info whether it is an email address or phone number.
- 33. Interested InDescribe whatopportunities your are interested in.For example, would you consider contract work, a part time opportunity, or a temporary assignment?
- 34. Time to getconnectedStart connecting. Just click on add connections and you are on your way.
- 35. Connections LinkedIn recommends a minimum of 35 connections
- 36. Connection TipsMake yourintroduction count when you connect.
- 37. Connection TipsInstead ofjust sending the generic introduction of “I’d like to invite you to join my network”.
- 38. Connection TipsWrite apersonal introduction explaining how you know them and why you’d like to connect.
- 39. Connection TipsA personalintroduction could be the difference between them accepting and declining.
- 40. Connection TipsOffer tointroduce your connections to other people in your network.
- 41. Connection TipsYou neverknow when you may ask them to reciprocate.
- 42. Join GroupsClick ongroups and groups directory and enterkeywords to search. Find a group you want to join? Simply click join group.
- 43. GroupsJoin groups inyour field to build connections and see job opportunities posted
- 44. Start your ownindustry targeted groupCreate your own professional group.
- 45. Start your ownindustry targeted groupAllows you to build connections and establish relationships that could lead to potential referrals.
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- 47. Job Search TipsUsethe advanced search on jobs tab to search by key words and location. For example, search on a company and location and you can see who works at a company you may interested in.
- 48. Job Search TipsSeewho your connections work for.
- 49. Job Search TipsSeewho your connections are connected to.
- 50. Job Search TipsSearchfor employees of companies you are interested in working for and learn what groups and professional associations they are involved in, what kind of experience, etc.
- 51. Job Search TipsResearchan interviewer before you meet and be better prepared for your interview.
- 52. Who’s checking youout?On your home page, you can see who has viewed your profile!
- 53. Stay ActiveEven afteryou get a job, continue to keep your LinkedIn profile updated and continue to work your connections, recommendations and groups.
- 54. Stay ActiveYou neverknow when one of your connections may have a new opportunity for you.
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