LinkedIn Quick Start Cheat Sheet 1. Set Up Your Profile

□ Work experience

□ Education

□ Areas of specialization

□ Your websites

□ Interests and hobbies

□ Awards

□ Location

□ Profile photo

□ Check for keyword optimization

□ Create a vanity url with your name

2. Build Your Network

□ Send invitations via email addresses

□ Search for people you want to connect with

□ Ask for introductions via your connections

□ Join LinkedIn Groups that are relevant and send updates to your email

□ Invite people who are in your groups to connect

□ Search for LIONs who you want to connect with

□ Add your LinkedIn profile link to your blog, websites, email signatures,

etc.

□ Save your most relevant searches

□ Sign up for a premium membership to use InMail

3. Get Recommendations

□ Identify people who can give you specific recommendations

□ Call or send a personalized request

□ Give them guidelines on what to include in their recommendation

□ After completing a project for someone, ask for a recommendation

4. Explore Additional Features

□ Build a LinkedIn Company Page

□ Participate in LinkedIn Answers

□ Create RSS feeds for things like keyword-related questions

□ Start your own LinkedIn Group

□ Upgrade your membership for additional information

□ Use plugins, such as the Share, Recommend and Member Profile badges

Suggested Daily Activities:

□ Post your status updates

□ Check your group feeds for interesting new discussions

□ Participate in at least one group discussion or start your own

□ Share an interesting article, your own or someone else’s

□ Invite at least 3 people to join your network

□ Answer at least one question in LinkedIn Answers

□ Post fresh content on your Company Page