The document provides tips for showing expertise on LinkedIn, including obtaining recommendations, best answers, connections, a portfolio, and publications. It recommends asking for 3 recommendations, answering 10 questions to demonstrate knowledge, and connecting with relevant companies. The goal is to finalize your profile details and obtain proof of expertise to establish credibility on the platform.

1. How to show that you are
an expert
on LinkedIn

2. How Do I find you
• Search (keywords)
• Groups

3. Show me proof
• Well, I’ve listened to your story and I’m impressed. But I
need some proof before I would act. What proof can you
show me:
1. Recommendations
2. Best Answers (Expert advice)
3. Connections
4. Portfolio
5. Presentations
6. Publications

4. Connections
• How to ask for connections?
When to ask somebody to connect?
• Where to find new connections?

5. Recommendations
• How to ask for recommendations?
When to ask for recommendations?
• Why they count?
How to manage them?

6. Best Answers
• Answers
Why they count?
• How to become an expert?

7. Are you The Expert?
What’s your expertise?

8. Are you a designer?
• Showcase your portfolio using Behance

9. Add your Presentations
• Slideshare

10. HoMework
• Finalize your Headline, Summary and Specialties
Get recommended (send at least 3 recommendation
requests, recommend your colleagues)
• Find the companies that match your values and goals
• Get connected
• Answer 10 questions on LinkedIn Answers