Download - Getting Started on LinkedIn
LinkedINSocial Media for Job SeekersCarla Fair-Wright, MCP, CSQE, PMP
Introduction
What is LinkedIn?
LinkedIn has over 70 million members in over 200 countries.
Linkedin Statistics
A new member joins LinkedIn approximately every second, and about half of the members are outside the U.S.
Executives from all Fortune 500 companies are
LinkedIn members.
Topics of Discussion
Why you should be on LinkedIn 4 Things you should know Joining LinkedIn Groups Getting Started
Why you should be on LinkedIn The power of a professional
network The real job market Traditional vs. Modern
4 Things You Need To Know
Optimizing the job database Secret to a great profile Initial contact, follow-up and
reconnecting Getting great recommendations
Optimizing the jobs database
Keywords
TitleCompanyIndustryLocation
Secret to a great profile
Picture ConnectionsGet RecommendedAnswer QuestionsRecommend Others
Initial contact, follow-up and reconnecting
Introductions Networking Colleagues
Getting great recommendations Why you need recommendations Write them yourself! Approach:
Former Boss Co-workers Clients
Joining LinkedIn Groups
Select groups on common interest, experience, affiliation, and goals
Post at least once a week Respond intelligently
Getting Started
http://www.linkedIn.com Signup…Its Free!! Import Contacts Give Recommendations Join Groups Post each day
Carla Fair-Wright
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