linkedin overview for abwa
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Are you…
Things that WON’T enhance your professional
image"hate my job!! i want to tell my bosses how dumb they are and how
meaningless this job is, then quit, and be happy!“
"So my job was to test all the food at the new restaurant, can I just say, ughew. I'm going to taco bell then twistee treat.“
"Workin... This job sucks worse then the economy!“
"I'm going to work! Walmart! Must find better job! I hate it when chicks there have a deeper voice than me and refer to me as foo!“
"Also I'm really bummed that I'm working today, i asked off so i could study but my boss is a ******* **** ***** ***** who can't read.“
"Huh, with my boss on twitter, maaaybe I should take down that sexy picture of her... but her reaction will be priceless!“
~ Paul Wilson, Top 10 Tweets to Get You Fired
Things that will enhance your professional image
Networking
Helping Colleagues
Providing Useful Information
Connecting Professionals
Being a *CENTER* of Influence
In-person & Online
Things that will enhance your professional image
Good presence on the web
Who is on LinkedIn?
Over 60 million of your colleagues
• 57% male / 43% female• Avg income of $89,000• Joined for networking, job
searching, business development• Interested in news, employment
sports and politics• Own more electronic gadgets than
other social networkers – digital cameras, HDTV, DVR, Blu-ray
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4 Types of LinkedIn Users• Savvy Networkers • Senior Executives• Late Adopters• Exploring Options
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The BasicsMUST haves for your profile
Complete & Accurate Info
This is Your New Resume
A *little* Personal
The Cool Extras
“10 Apps”
Building Your Network
So, you can make the most of it…
Importing Contacts
Importing Contacts
Colleagues & Classmates
Searching for Contacts
Groups / Discussions
Discussions
Discussions
Jobs
Job Search Tips
Sample Search
Sample Search
Success Stories
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