LinkedIn Boot Camp - North Shore Community College
1. LinkedIn Boot Camp:
Making It Work For You
February 7, 2013
North Shore Community College
JULIA CLAIRE CAMPBELL
JULIA@JCSOCIALMARKETING.COM
WWW.JCAMPBELLSOCIALMARKETING.COM
2. WELCOME!
Objectives for the class
What is LinkedIn? Why use it?
http://www.jcsocialmarketing.com
Identify the different parts of the LinkedIn
profile.
Learn some of the best practices for using
LinkedIn.
Learn ways to connect with people and grow
your professional network using this online
tool.
Get your questions answered!
4. LINKEDIN RULES
You get out of LinkedIn (and all social
media) what you put into it.
http://www.jcsocialmarketing.com
“Getting on LinkedIn” is not a strategy in
and of itself – it is a tool.
Social media is free –
but your time is not.
Everyone will use it
a little bit differently.
5. LINKEDIN BEST PRACTICES
• What is LinkedIn?
• LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional
http://www.jcsocialmarketing.com
network with over 120 million members and
growing rapidly. LinkedIn connects you to your
trusted contacts and helps you exchange
knowledge, ideas, and opportunities with a
broader network of professionals.
• Network professionally
• Post and find jobs
6. LINKEDIN BEST PRACTICES
• What is LinkedIn?
• LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional
http://www.jcsocialmarketing.com
network with over 120 million members and
growing rapidly. LinkedIn connects you to your
trusted contacts and helps you exchange
knowledge, ideas, and opportunities with a
broader network of professionals.
• Network professionally
• Post and find jobs
7. LINKEDIN BEST PRACTICES
• How do people use LinkedIn?
• Network professionally
http://www.jcsocialmarketing.com
• Post and find jobs
• Answer questions
• Build thought
leadership
• Remember names
8. LINKEDIN BEST PRACTICES
• What makes it
different?
http://www.jcsocialmarketing.com
• Facebook is like
the local pub or
family reunion
• Twitter is like a
fast-paced
newsroom
• LinkedIn is like a
trade show or
conference
10. LINKEDIN BEST PRACTICES
Let’s explore the home
page!
Login
http://www.jcsocialmarketing.com
•
• Notifications
• LinkedIn Today
• People You May Know
• Who’s Viewed Your
Profile?
• Your LinkedIn Network
• Jobs You May Be
Interested In
11. LINKEDIN BEST PRACTICES
Completing your LinkedIn Profile
http://www.jcsocialmarketing.com
1) Include your full name and image.
12. LINKEDIN BEST PRACTICES
2) Personalize your Headline.
http://www.jcsocialmarketing.com
13. LINKEDIN BEST PRACTICES
Headline Tips!
• Job seekers, use “Talented [Your Profession]
Seeking New Opportunity” not “Unemployed”.
http://www.jcsocialmarketing.com
• Students, use “Aspiring [Your Profession]
Seeking Internship” not “Student at [Your
University]”.
• Value proposition – how do you provide value?
• Target audience – whom do you provide value
for and who will read this?
• What is your USP – Unique Selling Point
• Keywords
14. LINKEDIN BEST PRACTICES
3) Write a great Summary.
• Use key words (think SEO).
http://www.jcsocialmarketing.com
• Do not cut & paste the “about” page of your
website.
• Show people how awesome you are!
When writing, answer questions:
• Who are you?
• What are your specialties?
• How can you help people/solve problems?
• How do you want to connect?
15. LINKEDIN BEST PRACTICES
4) Add Work History to
the Experience
http://www.jcsocialmarketing.com
section.
• Be brief!
• Short, short bullet points.
• DO NOT cut and paste your
resume.
• Try to avoid jargon and
industry speak.
• Make it accessible.
• Add videos, images,
documents, portfolio.
16. LINKEDIN BEST PRACTICES
5) Share an update.
• This is NOT like Facebook. Share resources and be
professional.
http://www.jcsocialmarketing.com
• It will be seen in the News Feed.
• Ideas – Share your blog posts, event information, helpful
resources, articles, links
18. LINKEDIN BEST PRACTICES
6) Customize your LinkedIn URL and Contact
Info section.
http://www.jcsocialmarketing.com
• Recommendation – Use your name not your company!
19. LINKEDIN BEST PRACTICES
7) Ask for Recommendations.
• Personalize the message.
http://www.jcsocialmarketing.com
• Ask for specifics (jog their memory).
21. LINKEDIN BEST PRACTICES
Grow your Network!
• Request connections – use a short,
http://www.jcsocialmarketing.com
personalized message.
• Be helpful.
• Offer advice.
• Connect others.
22. LINKEDIN BEST PRACTICES
Connect with care.
• Recruiters, salespeople – advantageous to
http://www.jcsocialmarketing.com
connect generously.
• Some people are picky.
• It’s up to you!
27. LINKEDIN BEST PRACTICES
Sample profiles
Pam Moore www.linkedin.com/in/pmoore
http://www.jcsocialmarketing.com
John Haydon www.linkedin.com/in/johnhaydon
30. LINKEDIN BEST PRACTICES
Using Groups wisely
• Remember the social media rules!
http://www.jcsocialmarketing.com
• Choose Groups carefully – you can join 50
• Choose the ones that have the largest concentration of
your ideal client or customer
• Smaller groups yield better results.
• “Most Popular Discussions”
• Schedule time to visit each group at least once a week
• Turn off email notifications if too overwhelming
• Follow the group rules and etiquette
32. LINKEDIN BEST PRACTICES
Explore LinkedIn applications.
• Amazon’s Reading List application
http://www.jcsocialmarketing.com
• SlideShare (presentations)
• WordPress (blog posts)
• Any number of others!
Add sections to your profile (but avoid
clutter).
• Showcase volunteer experience
• Projects
• Foreign language
• Test scores
34. LINKEDIN BEST PRACTICES
• Completing your Company Page
1) Connect your employees.
http://www.jcsocialmarketing.com
2) Include basic information.
3) Post jobs.
4) Post Products & Services.
35. MORE RESOURCES
• My blog –
www.jcsocialmarketing.com
http://www.jcsocialmarketing.com
• Mashable – www.mashable.com
• HubSpot – www.hubspot.com
• Social Media Examiner –
www.socialmediaexaminer.com