Seven Keys to LinkedIn Success

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Seven Keys to LinkedIn Success

LinkedIn profiles generally rank in the top 5 of search results for your first and last name"

There are over 259 million users, 84 million 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 from scraps using social media"

Created a proven strategy for Event Marketing"

Why LinkedIn?

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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

Goal is to get to “All Star”

Profile Strength

Your industry and location"

Up-to-date current position (with description)"

Two past positions"

Your education"

Your skills (minimum of 3 but I suggest 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 from the rest"

Projects you are currently working on

LinkedIn Success Key Three

Get a good profile picture!

LinkedIn Success Key Four

Review your profile settings, make sure your profile is public"

Make consistent posts"

Join groups, participate in conversations, start conversations

Check List

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

Will you be an open networker?"

Suspicious Profile

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/bethriegger"!