The document summarizes best practices for using LinkedIn effectively. It describes LinkedIn as the world's largest professional network and outlines how to complete a strong profile, including customizing the headline and URL, writing a compelling summary, and asking for recommendations. It also provides tips for networking, using groups, and exploring LinkedIn applications to help maximize its benefits.

1. LinkedIn Boot Camp:
Making It Work For You
March 28, 2012
North Shore Community College
JULIA CLAIRE CAMPBELL, MPA
978-578-1328
JCAMPBEL04@NORTHSHORE.EDU

2. SOCIAL MEDIA RULES
 You get out of social media what you put
into it.
 It’s free (like a puppy).
 Less is more – quality
over quantity.
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• What is LinkedIn?
• LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional
network with over 120 million members and
growing rapidly. LinkedIn connects you to your
trusted contacts and helps you exchange
knowledge, ideas, and opportunities with a
broader network of professionals.
• Network professionally
• Post and find jobs
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4. LINKEDIN BEST PRACTICES
• What is LinkedIn?
• LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional
network with over 120 million members and
growing rapidly. LinkedIn connects you to your
trusted contacts and helps you exchange
knowledge, ideas, and opportunities with a
broader network of professionals.
• Network professionally
• Post and find jobs
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• How do people use LinkedIn?
• Network professionally
• Post and find jobs
• Answer questions
• Build thought
leadership
• Remember names
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• What makes it
different?
• Facebook – the
local pub
• Twitter – fast-paced
newsroom
• LinkedIn – trade
show or
conference
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• Completing your LinkedIn Profile
• Go to menu bar, select Profile, drag down to
“Edit Profile”
1) Include your full name and image. 8

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2) Personalize your Headline.
Job seekers, use “Talented [Your Profession]
Seeking New Opportunity” not “Unemployed”.
Students, use “Aspiring [Your Profession]
Seeking Internship” not “Student at [Your
University]”.
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3) Write a great Summary.
• Use key words (think SEO).
• Do not cut & paste the “about” page of your website.
• Show people how awesome you are!
4) Add Work History to the Experience
section.
• Be brief!
5) Post statuses.
• NOT like Facebook. Share resources.
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6) Customize your LinkedIn URL.
• Use your name not your company!
7) Customize your Website URLs.
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7) Ask for Recommendations.
• Personalize the message.
• Ask for specifics (jog their memory).
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Grow your Network!
• Request connections – use a short,
personalized message.
• Be helpful.
• Offer advice.
• Connect others.
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Connect with care.
• Recruiters, salespeople – advantageous to
connect generously.
• Some people are picky.
• It’s up to you!
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Sample profiles
Pam Moore
John Haydon
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Using Groups wisely
• Remember the social media rules!
• Choose Groups carefully – you can join 50
• Choose the ones that have the largest concentration of
your ideal client or customer
• Smaller groups yield better results.
• “Most Popular Discussions”
• Schedule time to visit each group at least once a week
• Turn off email notifications if too overwhelming
• Follow the group rules and etiquette
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Explore LinkedIn applications.
• Amazon’s Reading List application
• SlideShare (presentations)
• WordPress (blog posts)
• Any number of others!
Add sections to your profile (but avoid
clutter).
• Showcase volunteer experience
• Projects
• Foreign language
• Test scores
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• Completing your Company Page
1) Connect your employees.
2) Include basic information.
3) Post jobs.
4) Post Products & Services.
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27. MORE RESOURCES
• Mashable – www.mashable.com
• HubSpot – www.hubspot.com
• Social Media Examiner –
www.socialmediaexaminer.com/
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