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332 Musers

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284 Musers

3

300 Musers

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70 Musers

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1.35 Busers

Number of ACTIVE Users on the most popular sites

2014 Data

2014 Data

2

135 M (40%)

users

1st

864 M (64%)users

4

66 M (22%)users

5

36 M (51%)users

Number of DAILY Individual Users on the most popular sites

3

100 M (35%)users

Who is on Social Media?

Why LinkedIn?

Why LinkedIn?

Why LinkedIn?

Why LinkedIn?

Convinced yet?

Main Menu Bar

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So, what do you need?

BRANDING

brandpersonality

type/qualityof products& services

customerservice

philosophy

businessprocesses

associatedbrands

communicationchannels

marketingapproach

business& social

networking

tone ofvoice

values

imagerycolors

use ofspace

typography

layout

VISUALIDENTITY

LOGO

What is “Branding?”

What does LinkedIn do for you?

Introductions

• This is also good if you want to connect with a potential business partner or client. By going through a connection who is already familiar with you, it is like having a company employee walk into the contact’s office and recommend you.

Connections

• Only “All Star” profile posts can be autoshared on Twitter or Facebook!

• “All Star” profiles show up in the top group in searches done by recruiters and HR personnel!

• Be careful with connections…• If someone you do not know asks to connect:

• View their profile• See if they are connected to your connections• If not, are they in your career field?

What to do with Connections

• “Can I meet with you and buy you a cup of coffee/tea/etc. and talk about _____?”

• Make them feel important, not just the company.

• Personal connections are the goal of networking (whenever possible & practical)

Finding the Right Companies

Matching Company Profiles

Matching Company Options

Matching Company Groups

Current Employees

Past Employees

Job Postings

Begin a Targeted Network

Begin a Targeted Network

1. Select contacts based on your skill set

Recruiter

Specific Field of Focus

• What else do you need to know?

• This part of LinkedIn =

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Making the Most of Your Page

Making the Most of Your Page

• Select all your followers or a targeted audience

• Company size

• Industry

• Function (type position)

• Seniority (Entry to Owner/CEO)

• Geography

• Language preference

Making the Most of Your Page

Making the Most of Your Page

Making the Most of Your Page

Making the Most of Your Page

• LinkedIn has a click-thru rate (CTR) of just under 1%, so you may have to advertise to a large audience to gain desired results.

Social Media Management Tools:

Engaging LinkedIn Members:

- Colleagues- Employees- Business Partners

Targeting AdsA colorful banner and company logo

Completing a company profile

Creating a company page

Creating “Showcase Pages”

Using Links:Posts with links get more engagement!

Remember, LinkedIn is…

• …electronic networking…but not all the networking you need to do!

• …setting you up for increased engagement, but…

80% non-verbal

• Shows initiative

• Shows class

• Makes your name more recognizable

• You may be able to get a brief tour through a connection!

• Networking opportunities abound in the Phoenix Metro area!

Google Search is Your Friend…

http://www.networkingphoenix.com/

http://professional-networking.meetup.com/cities/us/az/phoenix/

http://professional-networking.meetup.com/cities/us/az/phoenix

http://www.meetup.com/Network-After-Work-Phoenix-Networking-Events/

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