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Why Consider a LinkedIn Profile?
Presented by Professor Sandra Rimetz
Technology Forum Series, MCC on Main Manchester Community College
October 4, 2012
10/4/2012 Why LinkedIn ~ S. Rimetz
Have You Ever Searched for Yourself?
First we need to define
10/4/2012 Why LinkedIn ~ S. Rimetz
Why LinkedIn? World’s largest professional network
with over 175 million members and growing rapidly. Connects you to your trusted
contacts and helps you exchange knowledge, ideas, and opportunities with a broader network of professionals. Linkedin.com
10/4/2012 Why LinkedIn ~ S. Rimetz
10/4/2012 Why LinkedIn ~ S. Rimetz
Who Uses It?
• Job seekers • Consultants • Entrepreneurs • Nosey surfers • Or even the happily employed
10/4/2012 Why LinkedIn ~ S. Rimetz
10/4/2012 Why LinkedIn ~ S. Rimetz
1. Your Profile • Resume • Flawless • First Impression for visitors • Use Keywords to those you are
targeting • Detail as much as possible • Change your headline
10/4/2012 Why LinkedIn ~ S. Rimetz
2. Expand Your Network
• 1st, 2nd, 3rd degree connections o Expanding 1st degree creates more of the others
• Import your contact lists • Be open to invites from everyone • Email name
10/4/2012 Why LinkedIn ~ S. Rimetz
3. Start a Group
• Select a topic • What is you want to “own” • Promote these on other social
networks • Monitor questions and give answers
10/4/2012 Why LinkedIn ~ S. Rimetz
4. Keep Up to Date
• Keep information fresh and current in your profile
• Commit time every week
10/4/2012 Why LinkedIn ~ S. Rimetz
Stay Connected • Do you have a business card? • Is your resume up to date? • Do you have a portfolio ready? • Are your social media accounts
current? • Is your email address professional? • Consider a blog
10/4/2012 Why LinkedIn ~ S. Rimetz
10/4/2012 Why LinkedIn ~ S. Rimetz
Stay In Touch Twitter: @SophUser
LinkedIn: Sandra Rimetz
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Web Site: www.sophisticateduser.com
E-Mail/Google+: [email protected]
10/4/2012 Why LinkedIn ~ S. Rimetz
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