LinkedINSocial Media for Job SeekersCarla Fair-Wright, MCP, CSQE, PMP

Introduction

What is LinkedIn?

LinkedIn has over 70 million members in over 200 countries.

Linkedin Statistics

A new member joins LinkedIn approximately every second, and about half of the members are outside the U.S.

Executives from all Fortune 500 companies are

LinkedIn members.

Topics of Discussion

Why you should be on LinkedIn 4 Things you should know Joining LinkedIn Groups Getting Started

Why you should be on LinkedIn The power of a professional

network The real job market Traditional vs. Modern

4 Things You Need To Know

Optimizing the job database Secret to a great profile Initial contact, follow-up and

reconnecting Getting great recommendations

Optimizing the jobs database

Keywords

TitleCompanyIndustryLocation

Secret to a great profile

Picture ConnectionsGet RecommendedAnswer QuestionsRecommend Others

Initial contact, follow-up and reconnecting

Introductions Networking Colleagues

Getting great recommendations Why you need recommendations Write them yourself! Approach:

Former Boss Co-workers Clients

Joining LinkedIn Groups

Select groups on common interest, experience, affiliation, and goals

Post at least once a week Respond intelligently

Getting Started

http://www.linkedIn.com Signup…Its Free!! Import Contacts Give Recommendations Join Groups Post each day

Carla Fair-Wright

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