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Leveraging LinkedIn 2014

May 11, 2015

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Page 1: Leveraging LinkedIn 2014

LinkedIn  Leveraging    

Karen  Richards  Word  of  Mouth  Marketing  Strategist  

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What  is  LinkedIn  

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Top  3  Reasons  to  Use  LinkedIn  

!  Get  a  new  job    

!  Network,  build  relationships  and  career    

!  Showcase  your  expertise    

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Complete  your  profile    

a.  Photo  b.  Summary    c.  Work  Experience    d.  Recommendations    e.  Endorsements  f.  Projects,  volunteering,  awards  g.  Resume    

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 Optimize  your  profile  

 a.   Key  words  SEO  b.   Connections    c.   Recommendations    d.   Activity      

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Optimize  your  exposure  !   Increase  your  network  of  LinkedIn  

connections    

!   Follow,  join  and  participate  in  Groups,  Associations,  Companies    

!   Status  updates  and  sharing  articles/updates  from  others    

!   Etiquette  of  using  LinkedIn  

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Optimize  your  exposure  

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Tips  !   Turn  off  ‘Broadcast  updates’  in  settings  while  

updating  profile    

!   Send  a  personal  note  with  every  LinkedIn  invite    

!   Connect  with  people  on  LinkedIn  asap  after  meeting  in  person  with  tailored  note  

!   Have  at  least  3  Recommendations  from  relevant  sources  on  your  profile    

!   If  you  are  serious  about  a  new  job  update  your  profile  and  Upgrade  on  LinkedIn    

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Tips  !   Never  ask  for  a  recommendation  from  someone  

you  don’t  know  or  have  never  worked  with  

!   Update  your  ‘status’  at  least  once  every  month,  ‘Like’  or  comment  on  others’  status  or  comment  in  groups    to  remain  on  connections’  radar  –  business  ONLY  

!   Follow  companies/groups  you  are  interested  in,  send  messages  to  recruitment  staff  or  invitations  to  like-­‐minded  positions  within  company    

!   Get  the  App  

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Summary    

!   Have  an  updated,  completed  profile    

!   Increase  your  network  of  like-­‐minded  LinkedIn  connections    

!   Optimize  your  exposure    

!   Be  aware  of  etiquette  

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Questions?  

Karen  Richards  Word  of  Mouth  Marketing  Strategist