November 6th 2014
”
For Additional Social Media Coaching, 
please visit Mitch Miles and the 
26.2 Group at the following 
336.303.0262 
@mitchmiles - Twitter 
www.mitchmiles262.com - Web 
LinkedIn.com/in/mitchmiles – LinkedIn
“You donut get a 2nd chance 
to make a 1st imprezzion”
WARM SMILE 
DRESS 
FIRM HANDSHAKE 
BODY POSTURE 
INTERACTION WITH OTHERS 
2nd Impressions
1st Impression is online
Your social profile is 
NOT 
what You say… 
It is what 
SAY!
WHY
IS
LinkedIn’s mission is connecting 
the world's professionals to make 
them more productive and 
successful.
for Business 
Professionals. #1 
Social Networking Site
WHY?
2 NEW MEMBERS JOIN 
LINKEDIN EVERY SECOND.
300+ Million Members 
in 
200+ Countries
Over 2 MILLION COMPANY 
PROFILES ON LINKEDIN.
DOES 
WORK
– 1st Degree – personal, 
immediate network. 
– 2nd Degree – connected 
to at least one member 
of your 1st degree to 
introduce you. 
– 3rd Degree – connected 
to at least one member 
of your 2nd degree 
connection.
Top Priorities 
1. Importance of Your Personal Brand 
2. Complete Your Personal Profile 
3. Grow Your Personal Network 
4. Join Industry/Alumni/Professional Groups 
5. Participate in Groups 
6. Skills & Expertise 
7. Seek Introductions 
8. Gather Recommendations
100% Profile
Keep your sleeves on … 
No full body shots … 
Show your entire face …
No Avatars 
No Sunglasses 
Always Smile!
Please NO
I help X do Y so that Z.
I help individuals and brands to 
share their story with specific 
audiences so that relationships are 
built, strategic partnerships are 
created and revenues are 
increased.
100% Profile
2 Keys 4 LinkedIn Success 
1. Keywords, Skills & Expertise 
2. List (Connections)
Who’s on YOUR list?
Building YOUR List (LinkedIn 
Network) 
• Upload Contacts from your email 
provider. 
• Connect with (new/old) colleagues and 
classmates.
JUST 
JUMP IN
Getting to Know The Basics of LinkedIn

Getting to Know The Basics of LinkedIn

Editor's Notes

  • #14 50% of members are from outside the US http://learn.linkedin.com/groups/ - user guides – check them out
  • #15 50% of members are from outside the US 1 new user added every second
  • #16 50% of members are from outside the US http://learn.linkedin.com/groups/ - user guides – check them out
  • #18 50% of members are from outside the US http://learn.linkedin.com/groups/ - user guides – check them out
  • #21 50% of members are from outside the US http://learn.linkedin.com/groups/ - user guides – check them out