Why Consider a LinkedIn Profile?

Presented by Professor Sandra Rimetz

Technology Forum Series, MCC on Main Manchester Community College

October 4, 2012

10/4/2012 Why LinkedIn ~ S. Rimetz

Have You Ever Searched for Yourself?

First we need to define

10/4/2012 Why LinkedIn ~ S. Rimetz

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

10/4/2012 Why LinkedIn ~ S. Rimetz

10/4/2012 Why LinkedIn ~ S. Rimetz

10/4/2012 Why LinkedIn ~ S. Rimetz

Who Uses It?

• Job seekers • Consultants • Entrepreneurs • Nosey surfers • Or even the happily employed

10/4/2012 Why LinkedIn ~ S. Rimetz

10/4/2012 Why LinkedIn ~ S. Rimetz

1. Your Profile • Resume • Flawless • First Impression for visitors • Use Keywords to those you are

targeting • Detail as much as possible • Change your headline

10/4/2012 Why LinkedIn ~ S. Rimetz

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

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3. Start a Group

• Select a topic • What is you want to “own” • Promote these on other social

networks • Monitor questions and give answers

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4. Keep Up to Date

• Keep information fresh and current in your profile

• Commit time every week

10/4/2012 Why LinkedIn ~ S. Rimetz

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

10/4/2012 Why LinkedIn ~ S. Rimetz

10/4/2012 Why LinkedIn ~ S. Rimetz

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