3 top tips for making the most of LinkedIn

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3 top tips to use LinkedIn effectively Emma Cox of Cox Consultancy

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3 top tips to use LinkedIn effectivelyEmma Cox of Cox Consultancy

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What is LinkedIn?

LinkedIn statistics277 million users across the world 13+ million in the UK

LinkedIn is THE professional social network

Find a new job Find a new employeePromote your skills and expertisePromote your company

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Tip1

Complete your profile

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Your LinkedIn Profile

Professional photo

Eye catching headline

A summary that’s about you

Good experience with details in each role you display

Relevant skills and expertise

Recommendations

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Tip2

Join relevant groups

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Choose groups carefully

Check group is active and has reasonable size of membershipTop 3 below

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Post regularly

Engage with others (it’s about attracting others not selling)Bite sized pieces of useful information to demonstrate your expertise.Comment on others’ posts too

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Tip3

Leverage your network

Ask for introductionsAsk for recommendations for your own work and for any requirements you have.Connect with lots of people

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Questions?

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Want to

know more?

If you would like assistance with using LinkedIn

please contact me [email protected] Twitter CoxConsultancy LinkedIn EmmaCox Phone 07970 066317