Leveraging Linkedin 2011

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Kim Mears mears:CONSULT ING Leveraging CSU Alumni Association - Denver Thursday, March 24, 2011

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Mears Consulting presents Leveraging Linkedin as part of the Colorado State Alumni Professional Development series. Linkedin, the virtual rolodex is a an extremely powerful tool to stay connected and create opportunities with other professionals. There are many new Linkedin tools and apps to help you get the most of out this social media platform.

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Kim Mears mears:CONSULTING

Leveraging

CSU Alumni Association - DenverThursday, March 24, 2011

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Social Media has completely changed the way we communicate with our

colleagues & customers

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LinkedIn, the Virtual Business Card

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LinkedIn Profile

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Linkedin Applications

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Brand NEW Apps

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How are you connected?

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Why Connect?

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Linkedin = Professional Development

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Group Discussion

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Linkedin Events

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Linkedin For Research

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(Letters of) Recommendation

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Company Promotion

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Linkedin Advertising

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What’s Next?

o Take the plunge...o Don’t wait …

Complete your profile & use a picture!o Start connecting… use your rolodex or

email address book...

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THANK YOU!

Denver RAM NetworkProfessional Development Committee

Kim MearsMears Consulting, LLC

303.564.0494www.mearsconsulting.com