The document provides an overview of LinkedIn as a professional networking platform aimed at building identities and connections in business. It highlights the importance of optimizing profiles, networking strategies, and using the site for job searches, along with tips for effective engagement. Additionally, it emphasizes that LinkedIn is about relationships rather than just job searching.
LinkedIn is a global business-oriented social networking site with over 200 million members. It connects professionals and offers an avenue for networking beyond just job search.
LinkedIn serves as a tool to brand and position yourself, discover opportunities, and connect with influencers.
Identify your primary goals on LinkedIn: attracting clients, hiring, and expanding your network.
A complete profile is essential on LinkedIn, serving as the hub for activities and aiding search visibility.
The importance of profile views, keywords, and engaging content. Include multimedia and detailed experiences.
Brainstorm keywords for ranking. Caution is advised against stuffing keywords in profiles.
Understanding how to network effectively, including adding connections and utilizing search features.
Categorize and choose LinkedIn groups wisely. Use various communication methods to engage your network.
Effective job search using keywords, tracking alerts, and leveraging network updates for opportunities.
Share relevant industry content to enhance connections and stay engaged with your network.
Manage visibility and privacy settings for your profile and activity on LinkedIn.
Effective strategies to utilize LinkedIn, avoid common mistakes and enhance professional networking.
Emphasizes the importance of connections over mere knowledge in leveraging LinkedIn effectively.
Thanking the audience and providing contact details.
Brand & PositionYourself.
Discover new business and professional opportunities.
Largest business & professional Social Network.
+200 Million Members.
2 new member every second .
11th Most Traffic Website.
Global Network, with local reach.
Communicate with decision makers & Influential people.
6.
Stay in touchVS Make useful contact.
Be entertained VS Keep up to date for your career.
Kill time VS Search for opportunities.
Share content VS Maintain professional identity.
Personal Professional
Spent Time Invest Time
VS
What is yourprimary GOAL on LinkedIn ?
• Attract Business clients.
• Hire people.
• Get better job.
• Stay connected & Communicate with them.
• Expand your network.
10.
• Classmates, Alumni& Colleagues.
• To introduce you to your prospect person.
• Customer: to generate leads and drive sales.
• Influencers: to build a reputation with them.
Who do you want to connect with? & Why?
• Your profileis the hub of all your activities.
So:
- It Must be Completed.
- It should build: 1. credibility. 2. trust.
• It’s essential for LinkedIn search.
• Good for your presence on the search engine.
Why you need a great profile?
Professional Photo.
How canyou help them “Title”.
Keywords “Current & Past job”.
Establish credibility “Education+ Experience”.
Build trust “Connection”.
Recommendations & Endorsement.
Customize URL.
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Tell your storyin 60 second. “or less”
• What do you do?
• What problem do you solve?
• How are you different?
• Why should I care?
• What do you want me to do next- call to action?
Ex.: Profile
Fill Experience, Education & Activities Sections “with details”.
Two most popularactivities on linkedin are:
1. Search. 2. Profile view.
4.2 billion Professionally-oriented searched in 2011.
5.7 billion Professionally-oriented searched in 2012.
How to appear on those searches?
Why Keyword isimportant?
What keywords do you want to rank for?.....
Brainstorm.
Ask your co-workers.
Ask your customer.
Ask your competitor.
Ask linkedin.
You contact “Add”them.
They contact you:
Your “off LinkedIn” activities.
They found you via search.
They see your activity on groups.
Recommendation from LinkedIn member (Connections).
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You contact “Add”them.
E-Mail
Alumni & Classmate. (Live – Work – Do)!
Colleagues.
People You May Know.
Your Connections’ Network.
Advanced Search.
Who’s Looking at You.
Join Groups.
You have anincomplete profile.
You're not building out your connections!
You don't belong to the right groups!
You always ask for favors.
You used to send mass emails.
You only use it if you need a job!!!!!!