May I comment about my cat?

…If you are a vet or a cat breeder.

LinkedIn is for career- and industry-related information

only…

LinkedIn Etiquette Rule #1

Only comment and upload career-related information, not

more than 1 – 3 times a day.

So, if it is personal and you want to update your status 20

times a day, Facebook is just the place for you.

The answer is yes, but…

• Keep it business-related

• If you tweet a thousand times a day, rather don’t link your

personal twitter account

• Don’t check in

• Don’t post random thoughts

Keep it PROFESSIONAL!! You don’t want to

be known as that irritating student…

No. Under no circumstances. Would you use auto

general templates in an interview?

• Give the generic templates a personal touch

• If you want to connect tell a bit about who you are

• Generic responses create a sense of laziness

Would you employ a lazy person?

No, never. You may only ask for endorsements

from people who actually know you…

• Imagine asking the lady at the till from you local

supermarket for a reference? It is the same on LinkedIn

• Asking for an endorsement from someone you don’t

know comes across as naïve and amateur

• Again would you like your brand to be known for being

amateur?

I don’t know you…

From the Weidert Group…

• Connect with people you know

• Respond politely

• Say please and thank you

• Keep updates interesting and professional

• Be a responsible group manager

• Be aware and follow group rules

• Be honest

• Don’t be a pest

• Participate

Remember your manners…

Use the top 10 tips to showcase your personal

brand on LinkedIn