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First in a Series
Why a profile photo is important
How to understand your audience
To tell a story and craft a message in the 1st person
How to join and participate in groups & discussions
LinkedIn Workshop - In this session you will learn:
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Full Disclosure…
Be Cautious of TMI! There are NO “Do-Overs” - Online is not very forgiving
Opps…Did I say that out loud?
10.
Photo Examples
One Example
• Professional Photo
• Searchable Components
• Headline w/Key Words
• Loan Officer
• Company
• Relevant Message
• Persona Matches Photo
Needs Improvement
• No Photo
• Non-Searchable Headline
• No Key Words
• Vague-Is this a real person?
Best Practice: No cropped party photos, ex-girl friend’s arm or ex-fiancée’s shoulder
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Who is the audience?
200 Million Global Users
Business Connections & Networking
Exchanging Ideas
Thought-Leadership / Influence
Groups and Discussions Dialog
Looking for Jobs
What are they specifically doing and looking for on LinkedIn?
12.
Introduction:Tell a Story
Examples of a good introduction:
• Conversational, story telling
• Words that flow and play nicely together
• Convey the message in the “first person” dialogue
• A paragraph (maybe 2 short paragraphs at most)
Not as successful:
• Salesy language
• Too long and wordy
• Too short and choppy
• Misspelled or misused words
Craft a message not a novel
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How to tell a story?
A strong headline with key words
Craft a dialogue, personalize your persona
Be human so people want to connect
Lists with bullets are good (no more than 6)
Remember: LinkedIn is not Facebook or Twitter
Tone and messaging on LinkedIn
14.
Check it out…You Choose!
Which is more pleasing to the eye? Which would you be more likely to read?
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Discussion in Groups
• Like a Discussion in Groups
• Give a one Sentence Synopsis
• Comment on a Discussion in Groups
Ask a question, answer a question within in groups
Flow NO: Six sigma sales certified: Successfully sold a series of software solutions to sales and marketing resulting in 15K in revolving revenue.
Yes: Microsoft Certified: Delivered and implemented upgraded software subscription updates to Sales and Marketing.