5 Tips to Crank Up Your Impact and Results on LinkedIn
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MAXIMIZE your IMPACT & RESULTS
on LinkedIn
Donna SerdulaAuthor of LinkedIn Makeover:
Professional Secrets to a POWERFUL LinkedIn Profile
LinkedIn-Makeover.com
Tweet along: @donnaserdula
• LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional network.
• LinkedIn connects you to your trusted contacts and helps you exchange knowledge, ideas, and opportunities with a broader network of professionals.
INCOME
Average Income
$110,000.00
80% of companies use social media for recruitment
95% of these companies are using
What has been YOUR success with LinkedIn?
• Contacted by a Recruiter
• Found a Job• Reconnected with
People• Prospect for Business• Enhanced my
Reputati on• Research Prospects,
Vendors, Candidates…
• Act as a connector• Networking• Inspirati on: arti cles,
ideas, etc...• Find people who can
help me• Other• None
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To Crank up your IMPACT & RESULTS on LinkedIn5TIPS
Get Your Pen & Paper OUT NOW!
Tips
OPTIMIZE!
1.
1. Professional Headshot
2. Compelling Headline
5. Contact Information
6. Interesting Summary
7. Clear Call to Action
3. Complete Experiences, Keyword Optimized!
4. Connections!
What makes aPOWERFUL
LinkedIn Profile?
They then plod thru Search Results
People Search LinkedIn
Do Do Not
TIPS to a Better Profile Pic
DO • Have a professionally
taken photo• Look straight into the
camera• Use a pale color /
white background• Dress professionally• Zoom in close, frame
your face!
DO NOT• Do not use a picture
taken at a wedding• Wear sunglasses or
look away• Have a distracting,
busy background• Wear a bathing suit• Use a full length shot
or have others in the frame with you
Compelling Headline
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TO DO LIST!
• Use a professional photograph
• Include Your Contact Information
• Don’t Copy & Paste your Resume
• Check out my FREE RESOURCES
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Build & Use Your Network
2.
An empty rolodex is useless
SO CONNECT!!!
How many 1st degree connectionsare in YOUR network?
Less than 100100 – 300300 – 500500 – 1,000Over 1,000
Connecting on LinkedIn means…
Hank
LinkedIn Network
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Joe
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LinkedIn Network
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You LinkedIn Network
Groups
Family, Friends, Alumni, Old Colleagues, Employers, LIONS, Recruiters, past Customers, People you meet…
Keep Your Friends Close…
& Your Enemies Closer
SEARCH
Remember…
Build Your Network
Connect, Connect, Connect
Use Your Network
Search, Research, & Find Inside Connections
I invite you to….CONNECT with me!
3.Pay $ome Money
Only 7.95 a month!
Premium BadgeOpenLink NetworkProfile OrganizerAccess to more search resultsMore IntroductionsMore Inmail Messages
•Events•Updates•Articles• Info
SHAREStatus Updates:
4.
POST
LISTEN
Interact
Remember…
What to share• Expert Advice• Links to compelling
articles• Upcoming Events • Business Ventures• Jobs• Questions & Requests
What NOT to share• Pictures of kittens• Vacation slides• Kids playing soccer• Mundane trivial items
5.Stay PositiveHAVE FUN!
REVIEW
1. Optimize!2. Build & Use Your Network3. Pay $ome Money4. Share Status Updates5. Have Fun!
Connect with me!http://www.LinkedIn.com/in/toDonna
Work with me!
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