Post on 18-Oct-2014
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WHY YOU SHOULD ROCK
(And 10 tips on how to do it)
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WHY LINKEDIN?
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Because it is the world’s largest professional network.
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It has 277 million members (and growing). Photo credit: press.linkedIn.com
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Your LinkedIn profile ranks high on Google.
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Recruiters use it. Credit: Jobvite.com
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SO, HOW DO YOU ROCK LINKEDIN? @KCCLAVERIA | KCCLAVERIA.COM
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TIP #1: Complete your profile.
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Go for it.
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TIP #2: Use keywords in your profile.
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Add keywords to your professional headline.
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Use keywords in your summary.
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Mention what tools and software you have experience with.
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Mention clients you have worked with.
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Keywords increase your chances of getting found.
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TIP #3: Show off key projects.
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Go to your “experience” section and add links to each role.
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LinkedIn will show your projects under each role.
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TIP #4: Connect only with people you know or you’ve met.
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Connect with colleagues, classmates, friends or people you’ve met at networking events.
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TIP #5: Customize your message when inviting people.
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Customize this section.
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ALWAYS.
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TIP #6: Post consistently.
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Share links to industry news and your own work, photos, etc..
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Posting regularly keeps you on people’s radar.
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TIP #7: Mention people.
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But only do it when it’s appropriate.
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TIP #8: Check who’s checking your profile.
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You’ll find this at the right-hand side of your LinkedIn feed.
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Check this section to discover new people to connect with.
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TIP #9: Recommend (awesome) people.
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Share the love. Don’t be shy to leave a recommendation for people who’ve worked with.
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Also, don’t be shy about asking for recommendations.
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TIP #10: Invite people to meet you offline.
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Invite people for coffee. Ask for informational interviews. Network. (Talk to people.)
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P.S. Connect with me on LinkedIn. (Search for “Kelvin Claveria.)