LinkedIn presentation to Professional Connections of NE IN

1. LinkedIn the Tool, Techniques, and Tips Leveraging LinkedIn in Your Networking Clifford Clarke – C2 IT Advisors 6/23/2010 1 Professional Connections

2. What is LinkedIn How to Get Started Techniques for Optimization Tips for Leverage and Practical Warnings Q&A throughout / dialog over lecture 6/23/2010 Professional Connections 2 Agenda

3. Web 2.0 Tool Social Networking One of many (Facebook, Myspace, etc.) LinkedIn viewed as professional Facebook and others viewed as recreational (but that is changing quickly) As with all Web 2.0 think of any posted as a permanent gift to the public 6/23/2010 Professional Connections 3 What is LinkedIn

4. http://www.linkedin.com/ Create an account Adding the basic profile info Vocation Education Photo Contact information Contact settings 6/23/2010 Professional Connections 4 Getting Start

5. The more the better Groups Connections Linked applications Blogs Slide Share Video Cross link (Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, web page, etc.) 6/23/2010 Professional Connections 5 Optimization

6. Job Search Searching / Inviting Colleagues Recommendations Be Proactive – Who is Viewing Us? Vcards Follow a Company 6/23/2010 Professional Connections 6 Optimization

7. Read and understand the EULA first Keep it fresh Personal / custom URL Signature tag Professional and recreational – no difference 10 Ways to Use LinkedIn by Guy Kawasaki 6/23/2010 Professional Connections 7 Tips

8. C2 IT Advisors is a strategic information technology advisory firm Established November 2008 Local Certified MBE 6/23/2010 Professional Connections 8 About Us

9. Our mission is to help our partners achieve their vision through people optimizing technology 6/23/2010 Professional Connections 9 Mission

10. IT Strategic Planning and Governance IT Awareness Presentations IT Environmental Scans IT Policy development IT organizational optimization IT trend analysis Enterprise project management Transitional CIO services 6/23/2010 Professional Connections 10 Services

11. C2 Information Technology Advisors serves growing companies, generally in the middle tier, where Information Technology may not be their core business. These companies have a significant investment in their technology infrastructure, may not employ a full time CIO, but recognizes the importance Information Technology plays in achieving their goals. 6/23/2010 Professional Connections 11 Demographics

12. C2 Information Technology Advisors Raising Your Information Technology Operation to the Next Power www.C2ITAdvisors.com 260-403-5855 6/23/2010 Professional Connections 12 Contact