The document discusses LinkedIn and how it can be used as a business networking tool. It provides an overview of LinkedIn's features and growth, how to build an effective profile, and tips for using LinkedIn to find employees or jobs. The presentation encourages attendees to create a robust profile, engage with others on LinkedIn, and leverage the platform to facilitate business networking.

1. Gateway To Your Business Network Presented Thursday June 23, 2011 Southlake Focus Group Hattimer Search & Social Media www.linkedin.com/in/paulhattimer 817-889-1757

2. Linkedin Gateway To Your Business Network Linkedin An introduction to the fastest growing business tool on the internet

3. Never heard of LinkedIn? This is where you should be! LinkedIn Pro? Some new features for you! Skills, Groups and Tweets! Hattimer Search & Social Media – Using LinkedIn to find key employees and for employers to find you. Not just for job seekers anymore! Linkedin Gateway To Your Business Network

4. Linkedin Gateway To Your Business Network What’s New? Do you have skills? Are you a groupie? Have something to… Tweet about?

5. Linkedin Gateway To Your Business Network LinkedIn is a free business social networking site that allows users to create a professional profile visible to others LinkedIn links customers, companies and suppliers LinkedIn links you to your future career LinkedIn links employers and job seekers

6. Linkedin Gateway To Your Business Network How fast is LinkedIn growing? Every second two people join LinkedIn. Over 100 million users. Good ideas bring competition… BranchOut – Facebook’s answer to LinkedIn LinkedIn does not replace networking. It is a tool to facilitate networking.

8. Today’s Topics

11. Do not spam for connections! Intentionally or unintentionally Obey the rules of the blue box. No email address and no contact information. Build Your Profile Important rules of the road!

13. Search Engine Optimization The fight for number 1 Lists network connections first Keywords Test Keywords Seek what you want to become Remember the computer scans and people scan Template Template is a guide Use sections for your purposes Specialties and Interests Build Your Profile Keywords

14. Events Search for continuing education. Let people know what you have been studying and following. Boxnet Allows people visiting your profile to download files – brochures, resumes, articles, and newsletters. Slideshare Create a powerpoint to highlight your career or your business. Search for other presentations. Linkedin Gateway To Your Business Network

18. Languages Highlight your bi-lingual ability Add Sections in Edit Profile View Certifications Wide range of certs Date obtained Publications Date Subject Source Build Your Profile New Features

27. Linkedin Gateway To Your Business Network Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn Convergence of Social Media A sign of this convergence is Signal LinkedIn Mobile for Smart Phones and Blackberries Limited but convienent Caveat

28. Next Steps Robust Profile LinkedInAnswers Polls News Blogs Apps Reading Lists Advanced Search Linkedin Gateway To Your Business Network

29. Summary Summary Google loves LinkedIn! Your profile gets you noticed LinkedIn grows your network to help you find a job Provides you with research tools for your interviews Your network continues to be an asset as you move forward in your career

30. Helpful Links www.leaderhelper.com www.wordle.net www.owlishcommunications.com www.youtube.com www.twitter.com www.windmillnetworking.com www.linkedindiva.com http://executivecareerbrand.com/29-biggest-linkedin-mistakes/ http://holykaw.alltop.com/the-value-of-being-linkedin-infographic http://klout.com/home www.hootsuite.com www.tweetdeck.com www.linkedin.com/in/paulhattimer

31. Thank You! Hattimer Search & Social Media Paul Hattimer, CCM www.linkedin.com/in/paulhattimer 817-889-1757 [email_address] Linkedin Gateway To Your Business Network