Post on 11-Sep-2014
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Seven Keys to LinkedIn Success
Brought to you by Beth Rie!er ofKeys 2 Success Marketing
Seven Keys to LinkedIn Success
LinkedIn profiles genera"y rank in the top 5 of search results for your first and last name
There are over 259 mi"ion users, 84 mi"ion in the US and 40% of users access LI daily
People join LinkedIn to NETWORK!
Graduate of NDSU in Business Administration
Been in marketing for over 15 years
Built a business $om scraps using social media
Created a proven strategy for Event Marketing
Why LinkedIn?
LinkedIn Success Key One
Is it to be found in searches?
Is it a professional representation of you?
Determine your purpose for being on LinkedIn
LinkedIn Success Key Two
Get a good profile picture!
LinkedIn Success Key Three
Goal is to get to “A" Star”
Profile Strength
Your industry and location
Up-to-date current position (with description)
Two past positions
Your education
Your ski"s (minimum of 3 but I su!est at least 10)
A profile photo
At least 50 connections
Avoid self-ascribed attributes (hard working, etc)
Volunteer & causes section, this can set you apart $om the rest
Projects you are currently working on
LinkedIn Success Key Four
Review your profile settings, make sure your profile is public
Make consistent posts
Join groups, participate in conversations, start conversations
LinkedIn Success Key Five
Claim your public URL
LinkedIn Success Key Six
Headline
Summary~most import part of your profile, allows you to the most space to write about yourself & why someone should hire you!
Current Job
Previous Jobs
Skills and Expertise
Recommendations
Keywords~they need to be specific as well as laced throughout many different areas of your profile!
LinkedIn Success
Wi" you be an open networker?
LinkedIn Success Key Seven
Inviting people to connect, how do you know them?
Changing standard text
Saying THANK YOU
Connections
LinkedIn Success
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LinkedIn Success
Connect with me on LinkedIn!www.linkedin.com/in/bethrie!er