How to create the ultimate Linkedin profile

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SCOJET INC Linkedin Employee profiles, networking and updates The guide to becoming a social business

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This is a guide that will take you step by step to create the ultimate linkedin profile.

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LinkedinEmployee profiles, networking and updates

The guide to becoming a social business

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Introduction

LinkedIn is a social network with more than 200 million users geared towards companies and industry professionals looking to make new business contacts or keep in touch with previous co-workers, affiliates, and clients.

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Why Linkedin?

“It’s not about what you know, but about who you know.”

Relationships are the main core of companies today. The online experience is on the hands of the consumers and they can control what they want to see. They are interested in engaging with companies that provide them with relevant information and nurtures professional growth.

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million professional userson linkedin. That’s the equivalent to 4 times the population of Colombia.

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percent of members are more likely to purchase from a company on linkedin

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The importance of being on Linkedin

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Step by step guide to an all-star Linkedin profile.

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Box HeaderContact InformationSummaryProfessional ExperienceRecommendationsStay ActiveTake Aways

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Box Header

1. Your Picture. It is imperative to have a picture of yourself in your profile. People might not remember a name, but they remember a face.

2. Your Name. Type your full name.

3. Your Headline. This consists of your current position and what type of service you provide.

4. Your Location. Put the location and industry you do business.

5. Your Education. Include the school you completed your studies from along any course, award, certification and workshops.

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It is extremely important to have a well developed box header because this is like your business card on linkedin.

This is what will make a person look at your profile and read your resume, or don’t even bother.

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Contact Information

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1. Email. Put the email that you check more frequently.

2. Phone. Type the number that you can be reached at.

3. Website. Linkedin allows you to share links related to your work and social media. The company website is a must and social media links are optional.

4. Custom URL. This feature enhances and facilitates the search of your profile.

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The following items are essential to evoke credibility and solidify your Linkedin profile. This also the way other professional will be able to get a hold of you.

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Summary

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1. Introduction. Start your summary with something interesting that catches the reader’s attention.

2. Highlight position(s). Mention what your current position is and provide a brief description of what you do.

3. Accomplishments. Show how successful you have been in your career

4. Hobbies and interests. Give your profile some personality and show how they make you a unique professional.

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This is like a cover letter. It can be written in a narrative or bulleted format. Highlight your experience in a few sentences and outline what you’d like to accomplish as a professional.

This should be a teaser of your linkedin profile and make the reader say, “I want to meet this person.”

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Professional Experience

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1. Position(s). Mention the tittle that you hold at the company.

2. Company.

3. Date and Location. Specify for how long you have been at the position and the place where you do business.

4. Description. provide as many details as possible for each position. Highlight your expertise and any specialities that you’ve gained while working. Also, include awards and accomplishments.

List every position you have held in your profile even if it’s not related to your field of study. It is a must to have a well detailed experience section because it might place you ahead of your competition.

This section will be the proof of how unique and well rounded you are as a person and professional.

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This is a foundamental section in your profile because it’s one of the sources that gives credibility to your work.

Three recommendations in your profile is fine, but a recommendation for every position you had is better.

Recommendations

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1. Colleagues. Ask for recommendations from people you have worked with. These can come from people within your company.

2. Accomplishments. Make sure they highlight your contributions to the company you worked for.

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Stay Active

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ConnectGo through your stack of business cards from other professionals you have met, look them up and connect with them on linkedin.

Import your email contacts to linkedin so you can invite them to join your network.

Connect with current clients you’re doing business with.

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FollowFind companies you have done business with and follow them if they are on linkedin.

Follow companies you’re interested in or that you find that have a compelling mission/story behind.

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JoinLook for groups within your interest, industry and region. This group function is considered one of the most important features that linkedin provides.

By joining groups is a way to connect with vendors, suppliers or clients and share information, expertise and events.

You can also communicate within the group without being oficially connected.

Stay Active

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ShareStay connected with the latest news or useful information that helps you grow as a professional. Share those links with your network.

When you share an update, you appear in your connection’s news feed and that’s a good way to show that you are informed and still active in the community.

Share 3 articles per day that are related to your business, industry or professional growth like time management, networking tips, etc.

Stay Active

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TakeAways

Start connectingThis is the first step for you to have a successful network.

Develop professional relationshipsFollow up with previous, current and future clients.

Update and share information That helps you and the community grow as professionals. At least 3 links per day.

Create a strong and detailed profileThis will not only solidify your image, but also the company you’re working for.

Join groupsLook for groups within your industry, region and interest. Involve and share your expertise in their discussion.

Follow companies Find businesses within your field and interest that you find that they contribute to you and your company.

Remember that one connection is all it takes, to lead you and the company to a whole new level.

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