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Essential
(10 tips for a stellar brand)
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WHY LINKEDIN?
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Because it is the world’s largest professional network.
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It has 300,000,000 Members (and growing).| 200 CountriesPhoto credit: press.linkedIn.com
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Your LinkedIn profile ranks high on Google.
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Recruiters use it.Credit: http://web.jobvite.com/rs/jobvite/images/Jobvite_2012_Social_Recruiting_Survey.pdf
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YourESSENTIAL LINKEDINSTRATEGY@CoachHoward | FOXCOACHING.COM
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TIP #1:Complete your profile.
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Go for it. Don’t forget your LinkedIn URL
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TIP #2:Use keywords in your profile.
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Add keywords to your professional headline.
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Use keywords in your summary.
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Mention what tools and expertise you have.
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Share content related to your work
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Mention clients you have worked with.
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Keywords increase your chances of getting found.
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TIP #3:Show off key projects.
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Use projects to expand your challenges and opportunities
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LinkedIn will show your projects under each role.
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TIP #4:Connect only with people you know or you’ve met.
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Connect with colleagues or people you’ve met at networking events.
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TIP #5:Customize your message when inviting people.@CoachHoward | FOXCOACHING.COM
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AlwaysCustomize your message.
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TIP #6:Post consistently.
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Participate in Discussions and share links to industry news and your own work.
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Posting regularly keeps you on people’s radar.
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TIP #7:Acknowledge other’ contributions.
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But only do it when it’s appropriate.
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TIP #8:Check who’s checking your profile.
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You’ll find this at the right-hand side of your LinkedIn feed.
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Check this section to discover new people to connect with.
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TIP #9:Recommend the “good” work of others.
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Leave a recommendation for people who you’ve worked with and can vouch for.
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Also, don’t be shy about asking for recommendations too.
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TIP #10:Invite people to meet you offline.
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“Get Your Network On”- Invite people for coffee. - Ask for informational
interviews.
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P.S. For more help with your LinkedIn Profile, sign-up for my weekly webinars at
http://www.foxcoaching.com/Webinars-Linkedin.html
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