The document provides a cheat sheet for quickly setting up and optimizing a LinkedIn profile. It recommends completing key sections like work experience, education and interests. It also suggests growing a professional network by connecting with colleagues, joining relevant groups, and asking existing connections for introductions. Finally, it advises getting recommendations from past clients or managers and exploring additional features like starting a company page or group.

1. LinkedIn Quick Start Cheat Sheet
1. Set Up Your Profile
□ Work experience
□ Education
□ Areas of specialization
□ Your websites
□ Interests and hobbies
□ Awards
□ Location
□ Profile photo
□ Check for keyword optimization
□ Create a vanity url with your name
2. Build Your Network
□ Send invitations via email addresses
□ Search for people you want to connect with
□ Ask for introductions via your connections
□ Join LinkedIn Groups that are relevant and send updates to your email
□ Invite people who are in your groups to connect
□ Search for LIONs who you want to connect with
□ Add your LinkedIn profile link to your blog, websites, email signatures,
etc.
□ Save your most relevant searches
□ Sign up for a premium membership to use InMail
3. Get Recommendations
□ Identify people who can give you specific recommendations
□ Call or send a personalized request
□ Give them guidelines on what to include in their recommendation
□ After completing a project for someone, ask for a recommendation

2. 4. Explore Additional Features
□ Build a LinkedIn Company Page
□ Participate in LinkedIn Answers
□ Create RSS feeds for things like keyword-related questions
□ Start your own LinkedIn Group
□ Upgrade your membership for additional information
□ Use plugins, such as the Share, Recommend and Member Profile
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Suggested Daily Activities:
□ Post your status updates
□ Check your group feeds for interesting new discussions
□ Participate in at least one group discussion or start your own
□ Share an interesting article, your own or someone else’s
□ Invite at least 3 people to join your network
□ Answer at least one question in LinkedIn Answers
□ Post fresh content on your Company Page