13. Review to determine if important information should be added (especially valuable for entrepreneurs)Make sure your current job is accurate Check your location & make sure it’s right! List past jobs that are relevant – you do not need to list ALL jobs, just past 5-10 years Include your twitter account ONLY if relevant for professional purposes
25. Join alumni groups from schools and workplaces and professional associations you belong to
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28. Using LinkedIn to find a job, part 2:Preparing for interviews Look at company profiles to: Get news from blog Research people you are interviewing with (note: they may see that you’ve checked out their profile) Follow stock price (where relevant) Review statistics (size, gender mix, age, common job titles Links to company websites, etc
29. Using LinkedIn to find a job, part 3:Doing your diligence on a job Use the “follow company” feature on LinkedIn to find out the following helpful information: Common career paths before and after the company Where employees are most connected Departments & levels for new hires Former employees and where they have departed to Recent promotions and changes
30. Promoting your company Have a great summary statement Include your LinkedIn profile link on your email signature line Use recommendations! Set up events on Linked In Sending messages to connections
31. Keeping yourself current Stay top-of-mind for contacts by updating aspects of your profile regularly Update your profile status Add new positions within the same company – promotions, etc. Join new groups
Notes de l'éditeur
Treat LinkedIn connects as real invitations. While you may feel comfortable sending the standard Linked In text to people you know really well (because they’re not going to want you to spend one minute customizing an email to them), etiquette is as important on Linked In as it is anywhere else. You do not need to write a long, personalized message for each contact, but you will want to have some standard wording that you can use that you can adjust slightly for each contact as relevant. This is particularly true when you are connecting with someone who is not a peer in your current work environment, or someone who you do not yet know.LinkedIn works best when you are connected to as many of your personal and professional contacts as possible. Be sure to connect with people you know well, who would ACT on your behalf! The general rule is whether you would be willing to help the person if they asked or if they would be willing to help you. If the answer to those questions is “Yes”, connect with them.
Should you have recommendations?Running your own company?Conducting a job search?Seeking an internal company promotion?
Should you have recommendations?Running your own company?Conducting a job search?Seeking an internal company promotion?
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