This document provides an outline and notes from a session on the basics and best practices for using LinkedIn. It discusses why LinkedIn is useful, how to optimize one's profile, build connections, search for jobs and companies, and participate in groups. The goal is to help users create a relevant job search agent on LinkedIn and engage with industry groups and employers.
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Introduction & Outline for session
Introduction
Professional Career in Media & Marketing Research
McHenry County Workforce Network Volunteer
Career Coach Corner Blog & Presenter
Outline
Why LinkedIn?
Navigation tabs
Enhancing your profile
Best Practices
Building your network
Searching
Settings
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Notes & Goals for session
General Notes for Today
My contact info is on last slide
Workshop is interactive
Q/A & Parking lot
Red Arrows
Comments on the survey forms
Other: LinkedIn B & BP
Sign out of LinkedIn
Goals
Create a relevant job search agent in LinkedIn
Identify industry related groups to engage &
participate
Research employers on LinkedIn & the Internet
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LinkedIn - What is it & Why use it?
Over 600 million professionals use LinkedIn to
exchange information, ideas & opportunities!!
Virtual Resume
Create an Internet Presence
Business Social Networking Site
Connection referrals
Research Individual or Company
Norm Galvin at InsightsNow
Find Employment Opportunities
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Optimize Your Important SKILLS
The first word in your headline gets the SEO results from
LinkedIn’s search algorithm.
Thus, it’s critical that you start your headline with your
most important SKILL.
Many members don’t understand this, so if you do it, you
will get powerful SEO results.
It matters because if you don’t come up high in search
results, then you won’t get the chance to convince
someone to click through to your profile.
LinkedIn Profile Nuances
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Multiple Choice Quiz Time
A. B2B Sales at MNO Company
B. Bilingual B2B Sales Professional at MNO Company
C. Fluent Bilingual B2B Sales Professional Helping French and
American Companies expand their International Presence
A. Marketing Manager at XYZ Company
B. Successful Marketing Manager of Brands at XYZ Company
C. Internet Marketing Expert | Looking For New Business
Partnerships That Need Help With Marketing... Lets Connect!
LinkedIn Profile UVP
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LinkedIn Best Practices
1. All Star profile with photo
2. Headline – descriptive and accurate, not title
3. Summary section – call to action
4. Utilize Skills section and other key words
5. Jobs – create search agent
6. Activity update reading a book, view webinar
attending a seminar, trade show or conference
7. Build your network of connections
8. Recommendations
9. Companies – following & searching
10. Who Viewed Your Profile?
11. Group – discussions & participation
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Have a professional appearance photo
Passport format with headshot
Contrasting plain background
Rename photo for SEO
e.g. Bruce Bennett LinkedIn Training.jpg
Best Practice - Photo
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Most people have a headline that states their position
It doesn’t tell people why they should connect with you
It doesn't tell them how you add value
It doesn't tell them how you can solve their problem
You have to set YOURSELF apart
You need to show that YOU are the expert
Best Practice - Headline
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Best Practice - Headline
Include Skills in your positions and headline
Never use the word “Searching” or “Opportunity” in
your headline.
2018 top ten overused buzzwords on LinkedIn used last year
Specialize, Experienced, Skilled, Leadership, Passionate,
Expert, Motivated, Creative, Strategic, Focused
2019 overused buzzwords on LinkedIn used last year
Energetic, Passionate, Tenacious, Value-Add, Expert,
Ninja, Guru
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• Your summary could start with email address and
contact information on the very first line
• Paragraph one should be about what you do, your
job title, work experience and keywords (your
defined skills)
• Paragraph two should show how you have added
value to a previous employer - tell a story (STAR)
• Paragraph three should tell how you will solve a
company’s problems - use a story (STAR)
• Close with a call to action, “call me if……”
Best Practice - Summary Structure
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Three skills are featured but you can have 50 skills
You can add a new skill by clicking the hyperlink
The skills can reordered by clicking on the pencil
Best Practice - LinkedIn Skills
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Best Practice - LinkedIn Skills
You choose which three skills to feature
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Best Practice - LinkedIn Skills
Start typing a new skill to identify best fit
LinkedIn auto populates & defines key skills
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Best Practice - LinkedIn Skills
It is imperative to add all your skills to your profile
You might ask yourself why is it so important?
This Is Why I Emphasize Skills
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Best Practice - Job Search Agent
LinkedIn suggests jobs based on your profile data,
e.g. job titles, skills, companies, etc.
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Update career interests to inform recruiters with your
expertise, job titles, and locations
Best Practice - Job Search Agent
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Update career interests to inform recruiters the types of
jobs, industry and company size
Best Practice - Job Search Agent
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Search for relevant jobs posted on LinkedIn
Use a job title & location to start a search
Best Practice - Job Search Agent
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Dialogue box pops up with two options
Add a note customized to the person
Send now produces a generic spam like message
Building Your LinkedIn Network
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Make it personal and engaging
There is a limit of 300 characters
Building Your LinkedIn Network
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2nd Level – Click Connect Button, Message Locked
Building Your LinkedIn Network
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2nd Level – Click connect or Message group member
Building Your LinkedIn Network
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3rd Level - Click on 3 dots to connect
Building Your LinkedIn Network
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McHenry County Workforce Network
May Newsletter of Events & Services
McHenry County Workforce Network Website
LINKEDIN CRITIQUES
Session is for profile review and / or Q&A about LinkedIn usage
Bruce Bennett – June 10 & 24
9:00am - 12:00pm
mcwnbennett@hotmail.com
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Upcoming Events
McHenry County Workforce Network
Tips for a Winning Interview
Thursday May 16, 2019 from 1pm – 3pm
Resumes, Cover Letters and Applying On-Line
Thursday June 6, 2019 from 10am – 12pm
Arlington Heights Memorial Library
500 N. Dunton Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
Effective Networking in Your Career
Wednesday May 22, 2019 from 7pm – 8:30pm
84. Questions?
Feel free to follow up later or
connect with me on LinkedIn
Contact Info:
Bruce A. Bennett
Mobile: 815-302-9552
Email: BABennett73@gmail.com
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/bruceabennett
Career Coach Corner Blog: http://bruce73.wordpress.com/