The document is a presentation about how to create and use a LinkedIn profile. It discusses setting up a profile, making connections, engaging with groups, and provides success stories of people finding jobs and clients through LinkedIn. The presentation encourages participants to use LinkedIn daily and join groups to fully utilize the professional networking platform.

1. LinkedIn 101 How to Create a LinkedIn Profile presented by Kate Koziol, K Squared Communications, Inc.

2. Want to get the most out of Upgrade your registration onsite to the Best Value Package and receive access to THETRADESHOW e-Learning Center TTS.sclivelearninngcenter.com Now you can with THE TRADE SHOW e-Learning Center! THETRADESHOW experience? K Squared Communications www.ksqrd.com

5. Show of Hands Do you already use Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn? Do you know someone that does? K Squared Communications www.ksqrd.com

6. The Social Media Influence

7. You Will Learn: What is LinkedIn? Why should someone consider joining LinkedIn? How is LinkedIn different from other social media sites? Creating your LinkedIn profile K Squared Communications www.ksqrd.com

8. You Will Learn: Joining groups Participating in discussions Next steps Success stories K Squared Communications www.ksqrd.com

9. “ Relationships Matter” LinkedIn is World’s largest professional network Over 8.5 million professionals internationally from 130 industries K Squared Communications www.ksqrd.com

10. The Facts Over 75 million members in over 200 countries Executives from all Fortune 500 companies are LinkedIn members K Squared Communications www.ksqrd.com

11. Uses for LinkedIn Career Opportunities References Keeping In Touch Job Inquiries Business Deals Consulting Offers, and more K Squared Communications www.ksqrd.com

12. Uses for LinkedIn People come to you Profile shows when searched for on search engines K Squared Communications www.ksqrd.com

13. WWW.LINKEDIN.COM

15. K Squared Communications www.ksqrd.com

16. K Squared Communications www.ksqrd.com

17. K Squared Communications www.ksqrd.com

18. K Squared Communications www.ksqrd.com

20. Building a Profile K Squared Communications www.ksqrd.com

21. Adding Job Position K Squared Communications www.ksqrd.com

22. K Squared Communications www.ksqrd.com

23. Making Connections

24. Adding Connections Upload email list Search for names you already know K Squared Communications www.ksqrd.com

25. Adding Connections K Squared Communications www.ksqrd.com

26. K Squared Communications www.ksqrd.com

28. Network Statistics

30. Getting to Know You…

31. Posting and Polling K Squared Communications www.ksqrd.com

32. Posting and Polling

34. Don’t Let It Get Stale Add photos Add notes or link to blogs Add videos to your profile Upload presentations K Squared Communications www.ksqrd.com

35. Start Becoming Social Engage in conversation- let people know what you do. Write recommendations. The favor will be returned. K Squared Communications www.ksqrd.com

36. Recommendations K Squared Communications www.ksqrd.com

37. Participate in the Community Join “Groups” FROM YOUR PROFILE CLICK ON “GROUPS” K Squared Communications www.ksqrd.com

38. Joining a Group K Squared Communications www.ksqrd.com

39. Joining A Group

41. Asking A Question Ask Questions in Groups K Squared Communications www.ksqrd.com

42. David Kunze Found course management co. through LinkedIn 800-1200 new bookings Hiring 2 new FTEs Participating in golf groups K Squared Communications www.ksqrd.com

43. Advice From The Front Lines Learn privacy settings and controls Sign up for free seminars Make commitment to use the tools Don’t overly push the message Qualify sources K Squared Communications www.ksqrd.com

44. Putting It All Together K Squared Communications www.ksqrd.com

45. K Squared Communications www.ksqrd.com

46. K Squared Communications www.ksqrd.com

47. Tips for Success Use social networking daily – or often Join a few groups Don’t be a wallflower Choose the right tools K Squared Communications www.ksqrd.com

48. Things to Watch Time vanishing Hard selling Not updating Updating too often Too personal Too impersonal K Squared Communications www.ksqrd.com

49. Information Management Tools K Squared Communications www.ksqrd.com

50. Success Stories Linked to hiring manager at Yahoo! Was asked for references for new positions Interviewed for himself and was hired K Squared Communications www.ksqrd.com

51. Success Stories Goshido sent 700 messages to possible investors 200 responses in 8 days Resulting in $230,000 K Squared Communications www.ksqrd.com

52. Success Stories James Filbird Uses LinkedIn to acquire new clients Receives 75% Business from LinkedIn K Squared Communications www.ksqrd.com

53. Resources learn.linkedin.com/ www.executivesguide-linkedin.com/ K Squared Communications www.ksqrd.com

54. Knowledge is just a touch away With THETRADESHOW e-Learning Center! THE TRADE SHOW e-Learning Center Access 60 hours of recorded sessions online at your convenience. TTS.sclivelearningcenter.com K Squared Communications www.ksqrd.com

55. Questions? Kate Koziol 773 774 7847 kkoziol @ksqrd.com www.ksqrd.com K Squared Communications www.ksqrd.com