August 2008
Monthly Archive
Networking After You Land A New Position
stylock 28 Aug 2008 | : Jobs, Outside LinkedIn, Ways to Use LinkedIn
You jumped into “job search” mode, networked like crazy, met some terrific people, joined LinkedIn, and continued to stay active even when some potential offers appeared imminent.
And landed a great job.
What now?
You keep at it - and here’s why…
Building Your Network Before You Need It
stylock 24 Aug 2008 | : Jobs, Profiles, Ways to Use LinkedIn
Every once in a while I find an individual who’s waiting to start using LinkedIn “when they need it” - hinting that until they’re looking for a job, they don’t need to network in general, or use LinkedIn specifically.
I’m always vocal about their need to get out now - when they don’t “need to” - and here’s why…
Cliches To Avoid On LinkedIn
stylock 20 Aug 2008 | : About the Service, Profiles
Visibility - Display Your Blog’s Name
stylock 19 Aug 2008 | : Profiles
This one is elementary, but LinkedIn leads individuals down the rosy path of obscurity…
Who wants to see “My Blog”?
I’m sure your blog has an interesting and thought out name - use it! I’ll show you how.
Reaching for 100%
stylock 14 Aug 2008 | : Connections, Endorsements, Profiles, Ways to Use LinkedIn
I just answered a question on LinkedIn about adding recommendations to add 5% towards that “100% complete” figure…
If it helps motivate you great, if it doesn’t - ignore it.
The LinkedIn Personal Trainer in the Top 400 Books on Lulu
stylock 11 Aug 2008 | : Outside LinkedIn
With more than 200,000 paperback books in the system, Lulu.com is working out to be a very successful business in the “Publish on Demand” market space. Currently ranked 374th, The LinkedIn Personal Trainer is right in the thick of that success.
July’s distribution sales just posted to my account and helped raise the book another notch to that level - I had to take a moment to acknowledge that position and Lulu’s place in my business.
If you have a book to publish, Lulu can help make that happen - the question is - do you have one?
A LinkedIn Strategy For Everyone
stylock 05 Aug 2008 | : About the Service, Connections, Groups
LinkedIn is taking a bit of heat lately for limiting group membership, and while it may appear heavy handed, I’ve got an opinion on why it is practical.
A viable strategy can work only if it remains viable if everyone follows it.
That goes for connection strategy as well as group membership…
