1. Taking The Pain Out of Learning LinkedIn The following steps will help you get up and running on LinkedIn easily and quickly, and provide you with the First Step in utilizing a valuable digital tool To Build a Powerful Network For Yourself Peter Svoboda Introductory - Lesson 1

2. Yet Most people on LinkedIn do not use it effectively And is is easy to set up, fun, free, and can be very valuable How valuable? You can gain an advantage over about 95% of the competition in any situation.

3. Step 1 - Build a good profile by … A.Taking a look at some good profiles. Google “ LinkedIn & Kawasaki ” or look at mine to see a good example B. Good Profiles give a good picture of the person, but are neither too long or too short C. It’s your resume on Linked In - usually takes about a half hour to an hour D. This is the core, so try to make it reflect who you are, what you have done, your interests E. Once Profile is done, you have your core

4. In Your Profile, to help friends and recruiters find you... When listing companies and colleges, etc use both name and abbreviation BU, Boston University Do same with technical skills PCP, Primary Care Provider CFO, Chief Financial Officer

6. Step 3 - Get A Personal Vanity URL Instead of Http://linkedIn.com/pub1/3457/123 You can have your own name Http:LinkedIn.com/petersvoboda ( To do this pick edit Public Profile on Main Profile ) You can then place this on your stationary, website, brochure. etc for people to find more about you

9. Linked In Web site Blog Yahoo Group Face Book Possible Web Presence Strategy - 3 Links Other

14. 3 Levels of Contact / Browsing VERSUS Viewing You Level 1 Level 1 Level 1 Level 2 Level 2 Blocked Level 3 Level 3 Blocked Level 3

17. For More Details On Becoming Powerful on LinkedIn Or how-to’s of other easy to use, but powerful digital tools - email psvobod1@twcny.rr.com or call (315) 391-5115