Ways to Use LinkedIn
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Poll Reveals Introverts Prefer LinkedIn!
Posted by Steve Tylock on 04 Feb 2010 | Tagged as: Ways to Use LinkedIn
January’s poll results are in – of people who claim to network in the real world infrequently, 85% say that they use LinkedIn heavily or modestly.
I guess it is true – those that don’t like to get out of the house do like LinkedIn – but that can’t be the only wildly shocking data this poll reveals.
Let’s see what else…
Frustrating LinkedIn Search
Posted by Steve Tylock on 19 Jan 2010 | Tagged as: Search, Ways to Use LinkedIn
Longtime readers will know that I’m generally supportive of the things that LinkedIn does – and concentrate on giving readers advice that helps them best use the site as it exists.
But today’s article takes a look into search and I’ll be a little frank – it didn’t go as planned;-)
LinkedIn Profile Search Optimization
Posted by Steve Tylock on 31 Dec 2009 | Tagged as: Profiles, Ways to Use LinkedIn
How can you get to the top of the list?
That’s a really important place to be isn’t it? The corporate recruiter has only so much time and it’s better to be the first candidate the search returns than the last.
The venture guys are looking for a company within the sustainable agriculture sector to invest in. They’ll take the time to check into the results on the first page. But if you’re on the second page, they might not click over…
Today we’re going to take on the topic of optimizing your profile’s position within search results on LinkedIn. I’ve called it “LinkedIn Profile Search Optimization” because the acronym LIPSO sounds cool…
Asking to Build a Relationship First
Posted by Steve Tylock on 29 Dec 2009 | Tagged as: Connections, Etiquette, Ways to Use LinkedIn
I’ve just got to drop this right out on the blog – I know the article on LinkedIn SEO is “next”, but an exchange I had today on LinkedIn gave me a great boost and I have to share it.
How often do you get invitations to connect from people you’ve never heard of?
Given the subject of my book and blog, you probably won’t be surprised to hear that it happens quite often to me…
But not today – today I received an invitation to build a relationship!
From Layoff To Re-Employment – A LinkedIn Success Story
Posted by Steve Tylock on 20 Dec 2009 | Tagged as: Jobs, Ways to Use LinkedIn
I’m happy to present this first hand story of one of my direct connections – from his layoff to reemployment. LinkedIn played a prominent role, and you can see how he used the site to accelerate his job search.
And that’s what I like to hear;-)
LinkedIn – Not Designed For Business Networking As Such…
Posted by Steve Tylock on 17 Nov 2009 | Tagged as: Ways to Use LinkedIn
Argh… This is a comment from one of my book readers, “Ted”, and I had to transfer it here to talk about.
Sure, Ted finds the site good for those looking for work, but fails to see how it can help with business.
It looks like I’ve got to compile an index of sorts…
I’d Like To Announce… With LinkedIn
Posted by Steve Tylock on 03 Nov 2009 | Tagged as: Ways to Use LinkedIn
Received a note from Mary in the mailbag to spark today’s post. She purchased the e-book and enjoyed it – finding it useful, but writes “How do you bring people up to date on your company’s happenings?”
Well, she’s right – the book doesn’t cover this topic very well because this really isn’t something that LinkedIn was designed for. LinkedIn is aimed at connecting you to specific individuals (and vice versa).
So let’s go through some options together.
Sorting LinkedIn Searches By Relationship
Posted by Steve Tylock on 26 Oct 2009 | Tagged as: Profiles, Ways to Use LinkedIn
LinkedIn’s “Introduction” feature is key to the service – it lets users reach out to potential customers, employers, employees, partners, and even investors.
This is a great way to turn a cold call into a warm introduction – through a mutually trusted individual.
And while it is possible to ask for introductions to both 2nd and 3rd level connections, it is easier with 2nd – because there is only one individual in the middle that knows both the introducer and the introducee.
LinkedIn opened up a search option to allow users to specify the relationship – and you should do that.
Let me take you through it…
NY Times Gets It Wrong – Good Nets Work On Merit
Posted by Steve Tylock on 18 Oct 2009 | Tagged as: About the Service, Connections, Jobs, Ways to Use LinkedIn
Yesterday’s article in the NY Times misses the boat, and I’ve got to call them on it. The shocking suggestion is that networking sites will lead to nepotism. (And by networking sites, they mean ones just like LinkedIn – and since the article only mentions LinkedIn, there’s not much doubt about it…)
Have Any Super-Sekrit Information On Your LinkedIn Profile?
Posted by Steve Tylock on 12 Oct 2009 | Tagged as: Profiles, Ways to Use LinkedIn
This wouldn’t be funny if it were the first time it’s happened, but it isn’t – so it is funny!
Redorbit.com has pointed out some information about Microsoft’s plans for Windows 8 & 9 – plans gleaned from the profile of a Microsoft employee on LinkedIn.
Here’s some handy advice so that you can avoid the unlucky position this gentleman is in.
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