LinkedIn Frisco Connect Career Search Network

Gateway to Your Business Network Presented Tuesday July 5, 2011 Frisco Connect Career Search Network Hattimer Search & Social Media www.linkedin.com/in/paulhattimer 817-889-1757

Linkedin Gateway To Your Business Network Linkedin An introduction to the fastest growing business tool on the internet

Never heard of LinkedIn?
This is where you should be!
LinkedIn Pro?
Some new features for you!
Skills, Groups and Tweets!
Hattimer Search & Social Media – Using LinkedIn to find key employees and for employers to find you.
Not just for job seekers anymore!
Linkedin Gateway To Your Business Network

Linkedin Gateway To Your Business Network What’s New? Do you have skills? Are you a groupie? Have something to… Tweet about?

Linkedin Gateway To Your Business Network LinkedIn is a free business social networking site that allows users to create a professional profile visible to others LinkedIn links customers, companies and suppliers LinkedIn links you to your future career LinkedIn links employers and job seekers

How fast is LinkedIn growing? Every second two people join LinkedIn. Over 100 million users. Good ideas bring competition… BranchOut – Facebook’s answer to LinkedIn BeKnown- LinkedIn does not replace networking. It is a tool to facilitate networking.

Today’s Topics

Getting to 100%
A current position.
Two past positions.
Education.
Profile summary.
A profile photo.
Specialties.
At least three recommendations . LinkedIn doesn’t tell you this, but you get 5% for each recommendation, up to a maximum of 15%.

Do not spam for connections! Intentionally or unintentionally Obey the rules of the blue box. No email address and no contact information. Build Your Profile Important rules of the road!

Search Engine Optimization
The fight for number 1
Lists network connections first
Keywords
Test Keywords
Seek what you want to become
Remember the computer scans and people scan
Template
Template is a guide
Use sections for your purposes
Specialties and
Interests
Build Your Profile Keywords

Events
Search for continuing education. Let people know what you have been studying and following.
Boxnet
Allows people visiting your profile to download files – brochures, resumes, articles, and newsletters.
Slideshare
Create a powerpoint to highlight your career or your business. Search for other presentations.
Linkedin Gateway To Your Business Network

Languages
Highlight your bi-lingual ability
Add Sections in Edit Profile View
Certifications
Wide range of certs
Date obtained
Publications
Date
Subject
Source
Build Your Profile New Features

Linkedin Gateway To Your Business Network Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn Convergence of Social Media A sign of this convergence is Signal LinkedIn Mobile for Smart Phones and Blackberries Limited but convienent Caveat

Next Steps Robust Profile LinkedInAnswers Polls News Blogs Apps Reading Lists Advanced Search Linkedin Gateway To Your Business Network

Summary
Summary
Google loves LinkedIn! Your profile gets you noticed
LinkedIn grows your network to help you find a job
Provides you with research tools for your interviews
Your network continues to be an asset as you move forward in
your career

Helpful Links
www.leaderhelper.com
www.wordle.net
www.owlishcommunications.com
www.youtube.com
www.twitter.com
www.windmillnetworking.com
www.linkedindiva.com
http://executivecareerbrand.com/29-biggest-linkedin-mistakes/
http://holykaw.alltop.com/the-value-of-being-linkedin-infographic
http://klout.com/home
www.hootsuite.com
www.tweetdeck.com
www.linkedin.com/in/paulhattimer

Thank You! Hattimer Search & Social Media Paul Hattimer, CCM www.linkedin.com/in/paulhattimer http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hattimer-Search-Social-Media/145505078848983 http://twitter.com/#!/phattimer 817-889-1757 [email_address] Linkedin Gateway To Your Business Network

LinkedIn Frisco Connect Career Search Network

by phattimer on Jul 07, 2011

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