Ways to Use LinkedIn
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Networking After You Land A New Position
Posted by stylock on 28 Aug 2008 | Tagged as: 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
Posted by stylock on 24 Aug 2008 | Tagged as: 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…
Reaching for 100%
Posted by stylock on 14 Aug 2008 | Tagged as: 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.
Does Updating My Profile Mean I’m Looking For A Job?
Posted by stylock on 25 Jul 2008 | Tagged as: Ways to Use LinkedIn
This is one of those questions that people ask me when they don’t want anyone to know they’re looking for a better job…
The inference is that if they do something that only people who are looking for a job do, they’ll be labeled such.
Either way you might answer the question, the advice should still be “so update your profile”.
Just Who Have I Contacted Through LinkedIn?
Posted by stylock on 22 Jul 2008 | Tagged as: Ways to Use LinkedIn
One of the things I like the most about computer systemns is that I no longer have to remember everything. It’s hard enough to remember the really important stuff - the merely important already takes a back seat. So “useful” information like “have I ever sent a note to John Smith” pretty much drops off the bottom of the list…-)
LinkedIn helps me remember.
Searching With LinkedIn
Posted by stylock on 07 Jul 2008 | Tagged as: Ways to Use LinkedIn
A LinkedIn user asked “Why can’t I search for C++?”, and after I answered the question on the LinkedIn Q&A section, I figured that my readers might like the answer as well…
LinkedIn Across The Miles
Posted by stylock on 01 Jul 2008 | Tagged as: Ways to Use LinkedIn
Becky McCray calls it “Making LinkedIn work for small town pros” on her gust blog at Small Biz Survival, but I think the key point she makes is that LinkedIn helps when you aren’t very local…
If you’re the only Internet Marketing Expert in a town of 2,000 people, you won’t be able to have coffee with many peers - but with LinkedIn, you can maintain your existing connections and build new relationships through introductions without ever traveling
And that’s a great thing…
Search Strategy for LinkedIn
Posted by stylock on 21 Jun 2008 | Tagged as: Ways to Use LinkedIn
JP commented to me about searching - he said he’d like to start with a broad pool and narrow the results to get exactly what he wanted.
And he can - he just didn’t know how!-)
I’ll explain…
Enhance Your Relationships - Introduce Others
Posted by stylock on 19 Jun 2008 | Tagged as: Ways to Use LinkedIn
And I’m not talking about approving an introduction request that comes your way - get proactive and bring people together!
The first post in this series was about noticing what’s happening in the lives of your connections, this post is about taking it one step further and actively helping them.
Enhance Your Relationships - Notice Things
Posted by stylock on 16 Jun 2008 | Tagged as: Ways to Use LinkedIn
So you’ve followed my advice and have connected to several dozen people you know and trust - how then does LinkedIn help you enhance your relationship with those individuals?
Take an interest in them!
Take the time to find out what’s happening in their lives…
