FunctionalNetworkingthrough

2nd Degree 49,200

1st Degree

148

3rd

Degree3,974,000

Direct connect

Requires introduction

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Degrees of connectivity

Open messagingfree access

Home page Networking

Group Networking Advanced People Search Job Search Company Search Networking Contacts

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Messages fromLinkedin contacts

Personal broadcast updates; hourly,

daily, weekly

Possible connections

People, jobs, answers and companies search

Left click to find out who is looking at your profile.

How do you increase your exposure?

Would you like to connect with these

people?

Updates

Updates from groups, tradeshows, personnel

Home page Networking Group Networking

Advanced People Search Job Search Company Search Networking Contacts

Agenda

List of groups of which you belong, immediate access.

Go to Group Directory.

Find a Group

. Create a Group

” Over 4,000 groups to chose

from “free”Type in “Indiana”

as selection criteria

Type in your group selection

criteria“Indiana” (500+)

Type in selection criteria; state,

industry, discipline, a persons name. (Michiana Career

Networking)

Type in Debbie Dulin as selection

criteria.

Left click Send Message

Send Debbie a message or cut

and paste message .

Sample next slide

Sample In mail to HR Group

Hello:

I’m networking to uncover a sales or management opportunity, in the Chicago region. Are you aware of any opportunity I can explore within your professional network? Slow economy impacted my former employer eliminating 30 positions. Accomplished sales and marketing professional; consistent track record of growth; tested under turn-around conditions; Skill-sets include: sales force, customer service and national account development; product introductions and value proposition training; OEM sectors serviced; Lawn and Garden, Auto, Refuse, Medical, Furniture and Appliance.

Excellent ref.. Http://www.linkedin.com/in/larrypodojil

Thank you for your support; Larry Podojil  

Networking groupsThis is a sample of a

cut and paste message

Always give your contact number and profile connection.. Transparency is key

Home page Networking Group Networking Advanced People Search

Job Search Company Search Networking Contacts

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Key words

Industry Key

word

Group Key

word

Home page Networking Group Networking Advanced People Search Job Search

Company Search Networking Contacts

Agenda

Keyword criteria

Advanced search button

Zip code,Mileage

ExperienceDate

posted criteria

Advanced Search

Company Networking

Keyword criteria input

Posting results

Home page Networking Group Networking Advanced People Search Job Search Company Search

Networking Contacts

Agenda

Type in search criteria, company specific, state or

industry

Companies in your network

256 companies listed from Indiana

Use more key words to refine search, plastics, public

private, construction,

People in your network currently employed at IUSB

Former employees of IUSB in your network.

Carolyn Anderson works at IUSB and is a 1st connection. She may be able to help with

a position at the college

Review Carolyn's connection list.

Maybe one of her contacts can help you

locate a position

Ask Carolyn to introduce you to a

contact who is relevant.

Ask her to send your resume to her

contact .

Home page Networking Group Networking Advanced People Search Job Search Company Search

Networking Contacts

Agenda

1st degree connections

Your immediate network Type in

a name to investigate

“Kevin Berry” orleft click on a contact name

You can input name here also.

Kevin Berry 1st degree connection

Kevin Berry’s profile

Kevin Berry’s 1st degree connections . Select

Angie Gulledge Norris

Angie Gulledge Norris Profile.

Ask for an introduction.

Ask for an Introduction to 2nd degree and 3rd degree connections.

Tom Grimes had a connection with the President of Mossberg Printing, so I

asked Tom for an introduction to James Hillman.