How to rock LinkedIn: The beginner's guide
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When people talk about social media, they usually mention Facebook and Twitter. But for professionals who are serious about using social media to advance their careers, there's no better network than LinkedIn. In this presentation, I provide some stats on why you shouldn't ignore LinkedIn. The presentation also provides some important details when filling out your LinkedIn profile. For more information about LinkedIn, please visit my blog: http://bit.ly/RockLinkedIn
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- @KCCLAVERIA WHY YOU SHOULD ROCK (And 10 tips on how to do it)
- @KCCLAVERIA WHY LINKEDIN? @KCCLAVERIA | KCCLAVERIA.COM
- @[email protected] | KCCLAVERIA.COM Because it is the worlds largest professional network.
- @[email protected] | KCCLAVERIA.COM It has 277 million members (and growing).Photo credit: press.linkedIn.com
- @[email protected] | KCCLAVERIA.COM Your LinkedIn profile ranks high on Google.
- @[email protected] | KCCLAVERIA.COM Recruiters use it.Credit: Jobvite.com
- @KCCLAVERIA SO, HOW DO YOU ROCK LINKEDIN? @KCCLAVERIA | KCCLAVERIA.COM
- @[email protected] | KCCLAVERIA.COM TIP #1: Complete your profile.
- @[email protected] | KCCLAVERIA.COM Go for it.
- @[email protected] | KCCLAVERIA.COM TIP #2: Use keywords in your profile.
- @[email protected] | KCCLAVERIA.COM Add keywords to your professional headline.
- @[email protected] | KCCLAVERIA.COM Use keywords in your summary.
- @[email protected] | KCCLAVERIA.COM Mention what tools and software you have experience with.
- @[email protected] | KCCLAVERIA.COM Mention clients you have worked with.
- @[email protected] | KCCLAVERIA.COM Keywords increase your chances of getting found.
- @[email protected] | KCCLAVERIA.COM TIP #3: Show off key projects.
- @[email protected] | KCCLAVERIA.COM Go to your experience section and add links to each role.
- @[email protected] | KCCLAVERIA.COM LinkedIn will show your projects under each role.
- @[email protected] | KCCLAVERIA.COM TIP #4: Connect only with people you know or youve met.
- @[email protected] | KCCLAVERIA.COM Connect with colleagues, classmates, friends or people youve met at networking events.
- @[email protected] | KCCLAVERIA.COM TIP #5: Customize your message when inviting people.
- @[email protected] | KCCLAVERIA.COM Customize this section.
- @[email protected] | KCCLAVERIA.COM ALWAYS.
- @[email protected] | KCCLAVERIA.COM TIP #6: Post consistently.
- @[email protected] | KCCLAVERIA.COM Share links to industry news and your own work, photos, etc..
- @[email protected] | KCCLAVERIA.COM Posting regularly keeps you on peoples radar.
- @[email protected] | KCCLAVERIA.COM TIP #7: Mention people.
- @[email protected] | KCCLAVERIA.COM But only do it when its appropriate.
- @[email protected] | KCCLAVERIA.COM TIP #8: Check whos checking your profile.
- @[email protected] | KCCLAVERIA.COM Youll find this at the right-hand side of your LinkedIn feed.
- @[email protected] | KCCLAVERIA.COM Check this section to discover new people to connect with.
- @[email protected] | KCCLAVERIA.COM TIP #9: Recommend (awesome) people.
- @[email protected] | KCCLAVERIA.COM Share the love. Dont be shy to leave a recommendation for people whove worked with.
- @[email protected] | KCCLAVERIA.COM Also, dont be shy about asking for recommendations.
- @[email protected] | KCCLAVERIA.COM TIP #10: Invite people to meet you offline.
- @[email protected] | KCCLAVERIA.COM Invite people for coffee. Ask for informational interviews. Network. (Talk to people.)
- @[email protected] | KCCLAVERIA.COM P.S. For more info visit: http://bit.ly/RockLinkedIn
