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Essential

(10 tips for a stellar brand)

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WHY LINKEDIN?

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Because it is the world’s largest professional network.

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It has 300,000,000 Members (and growing).| 200 CountriesPhoto credit: press.linkedIn.com

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Your LinkedIn profile ranks high on Google.

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Recruiters use it.Credit: http://web.jobvite.com/rs/jobvite/images/Jobvite_2012_Social_Recruiting_Survey.pdf

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Your ESSENTIAL LINKEDINSTRATEGY@CoachHoward | FOXCOACHING.COM

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TIP #1:Complete your profile.

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Go for it. Don’t forget your LinkedIn URL

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TIP #2:Use keywords in your profile.

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Add keywords to your professional headline.

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Use keywords in your summary.

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Mention what tools and expertise you have.

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Share content related to your work

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Mention clients you have worked with.

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Keywords increase your chances of getting found.

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TIP #3:Show off key projects.

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Use projects to expand your challenges and opportunities

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LinkedIn will show your projects under each role.

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TIP #4:Connect only with people you know or you’ve met.

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Connect with colleagues or people you’ve met at networking events.

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TIP #5:Customize your message when inviting people.

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Always Customize your message.

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TIP #6:Post consistently.

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Participate in Discussions and share links to industry news and your own work.

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Posting regularly keeps you on people’s radar.

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TIP #7:Acknowledge other’ contributions.

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But only do it when it’s appropriate.

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TIP #8:Check who’s checking your profile.

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You’ll find this at the right-hand side of your LinkedIn feed.

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Check this section to discover new people to connect with.

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TIP #9:Recommend the “good” work of others. @CoachHoward | FOXCOACHING.COM

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Leave a recommendation for people who you’ve worked with and can vouch for.

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Also, don’t be shy about asking for recommendations too.

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TIP #10:Invite people to meet you offline.

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“Get Your Network On”- Invite people for

coffee. - Ask for

informational interviews.

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P.S. For more help with your LinkedIn Profile, sign-up for my weekly webinars at

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