LinkedIn is growing as a great professional networking tool, a way to communicate with clients and colleagues, and share your expertise. This session will show beginners how to get started and set up a LinkedIn account, but also how to effectively use to communicate with clients, colleagues, and prospective employers. The intended audience is someone who wants to learn more about LinkedIn and is open to adapting to the latest trends in technology.
5. Profile Basics
• Summary
• Experience
• Languages
• Skills and Expertise
• Education
• Websites
• Interests
• Groups
• Honors and Awards
• Contact for…
6. Profile Basics
• Summary
• Experience
• Languages
• Skills and Expertise
• Education
• Websites
• Interests
• Groups
• Honors and Awards
• Contact for…
7. Profile Basics
• Summary
• Experience
• Languages
• Skills and Expertise
• Education
• Websites
• Interests
• Groups
• Honors and Awards
• Contact for…
8. Profile Basics
DO: DON’T:
• Show results • Exclude job
• Be specific experiences
• Keep updated • Exaggerate or be
dishonest
• List
blogs, Facebook, co
mpany website
• Get
recommendations
9. Add Connections
• Search Options
– Email address book
– Company Name
– Dump your address book
– Advanced Search
• Invitations and contact
settings
10. Add Connections
• Search Options
– Email address book
– Colleagues
– Alumni
– People you may know
14. Recommendations
• Boost reputation
• Complete your profile
• Can repurpose
Satisfied clients
recommendations
• Best if not reciprocal
Recommendations
New jobs, new clients