Using LinkedIn for Business or Your Career - Part 1

Using LinkedIn for Business or Your Career - Part 1

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  Using LinkedIn for Businessor Your Career - Part 1
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  The Basics forBeginners I. Some Statistics • Site launched in May of 2003 • Stock went public in May ‘11 and the price more than doubles • LinkedIn is the #1 social networking site for professionals (as of 8/4/11) • Over 120 million members worldwide – joining at a rate faster than 2 new members/second • 75 of the Fortune 100 companies use LinkedIn as part of their hiring solution
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  II. Opening anew account The Home Page After clicking the Join button, an email will be sent from them to verify the email address you provided.
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  III. The Dashboard Complete your profile first! This tells members who you are, what you do, where you reside, and what your interests are – giving them an indication of why you joined.
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  IV. Profile Tips Always upload a photo so members can see who you are.  Add your website, Twitter, and blog URLs. *  In the Interests section, list descriptive keywords so your name will be in the results when members search by keyword.  Build out your work experience for each position held. Many companies now allow individuals to apply with their LinkedIn profile. This can be another online resume.  Add industry awards & honors.
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  V. An Analysisof the Profile Section by section
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  VI. Contacts There arethree ways to add connections – in bulk or with a personal message: • Import contacts from your address book(s). • Manually add them in the box on the Add Connections page. • Option 3, visit the profile of someone you know (or want to connect with) and send them an invitation.
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  VII. Groups If youare already a member of associations, join their LinkedIn group. If not, join groups relevant to your industry & interests. You can also create your own.
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  VIII. Jobs Search bykeyword
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  …or use theadvanced option to add filters.
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  IX. The Inbox This is where you’ll send out messages, delete, and track others for follow-up (as well as invites you’ve sent).
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  X. Q &A Time for Questions
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  Additional Resources http://learn.linkedin.com http://www.linkedin.com/answers?categoryHome=&category=ULI http://www.socialquickstarter.com
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  Twitter & FacebookBasics for Small Business This seminar covers how to make connections with other business owners, professionals, staff, and future employees to boost your business. The information is specifically targeted to beginning networkers. Location: JVS Chicago, 216 W. Jackson, 2nd Fl. Date: Tuesday, September 20 Time: 4:30 – 5:30PM Cost: Free Register by calling 312-673-3429 or sign up online through http://visuals4u.com/calendar.aspx
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  Using LinkedIn for Business or Your Career - Part 2 This seminar will cover: - Sending invitations to make connections - Asking for recommendations - Using the search feature - Participating in the LinkedIn groups - Posting questions in the Answer Center Location: Next Door, 659 W. Diversey Date: Thursday, September 22 Time: 6 – 7PM Cost: Free Registration is required at http://usinglinkedin2.eventbrite.com.
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  La’Shon Anthony http://visuals4u.com info@visuals4u.com 773-289-8915 http://www.linkedin.com/in/visuals4u http://www.twitter.com/visuals4u http://www.facebook.com/visuals4u Blog: BuiltInChicago.org (search by name) Mentoring: MicroMentor.org