Why Use LinkedIn?

Why Consider a
LinkedIn Profile?
Presented by Professor Sandra Rimetz
Technology Forum Series, MCC on Main
Manchester Community College
October 4, 2012

Have You Ever
Searched for
Yourself?

Why LinkedIn ~ S. Rimetz 10/4/2012

First we need to define


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


Who Uses It?
• Job seekers
• Consultants
• Entrepreneurs
• Nosey surfers
• Or even the happily employed


1. Your Profile
• Resume
• Flawless
• First Impression for visitors
• Use Keywords to those you are
targeting
• Detail as much as possible
• Change your headline


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


3. Start a Group
• Select a topic
• What is you want to “own”
• Promote these on other social
networks
• Monitor questions and give answers


4. Keep Up to Date

• Keep information fresh and current in
your profile
• Commit time every week


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


Stay In Touch
Twitter: @SophUser
LinkedIn: Sandra Rimetz
Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/techusers/
Web Site: www.sophisticateduser.com
E-Mail/Google+: sophuser@gmail.com


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