This document provides tips for using LinkedIn like a pro in 3-4 sentences. It recommends optimizing a LinkedIn profile by filling it out completely, including a headline, summary, current job, education, and recommendations. It also suggests growing a network by connecting with new contacts, using the LinkedIn mobile app, importing contacts, and joining groups. The document advises contributing to LinkedIn by writing recommendations, endorsing connections, engaging with groups, and answering questions to build an active online presence.

1. LinkedIn like a BOSS
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3. 1. What is
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The Challenge
Passive: Get yourself a good profile
Active: Increase network & join groups
Pro-active: Start groups, create content & initiate discussion

4. 2. Who are you?
Maximize your profile
Step 1: Headline (done!), summary (done!), settings, unique URL
Step 2: Good profile picture
Step 3: Current job & study + description
Step 4: Recommendations & endorsements
Step 5: Fill out the rest...

5. 2. Who are you?
Events
Publications
Reading list
Groups & Associations
Slideshare
Connections
Education
Experience
Headline
Summary
Interests
Skills & endorsements
Tone of voice
Manier van omschrijving van functies
Idee via Oliver de Leeuw

6. 3. How do you optimize your network?
Quick wins
Connect with everyone you meet today (use the app)
Import all your contacts into LinkedIn
Connect with people you don’t know well
Join groups
Visualize your network using www.inmaps.linkedinlabs.com

7. 3. How do you optimize your network?
Mid- to long term
Identify your weak ties & contact them!
Tag your contacts in your personal CRM system
Use advanced search to find interesting people
Get introduced via someone you both know
Be courageous: email someone

8. 4. What is your contribution/content?
Quick wins
Write a recommendation for your clients on LinkedIn
Endorse friends, clients & other connections
Click on the ‘like’ button in your update stream
Answer or start discussions (within groups)

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