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Linkedin & other professional networks
The document outlines effective strategies for networking on LinkedIn and other professional networks, emphasizing the importance of a strong online presence for career development. Chris Drinkut, a social media strategist, describes the features and benefits of LinkedIn, such as creating professional profiles, joining groups, and networking opportunities. It also includes networking principles and practices to enhance professional relationships and maximize networking potential.
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Linkedin & other professional networks
- 1. LINKEDIN & OTHERPROFESSIONAL NETWORKS New Rules to Networking Online
- 2. About the Presenter Chris Drinkut Social Media Strategist with netSpray.com 2 years experience 201 LinkedIn Connections 600+ Twitter followers Social Media Strategist
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- 4. Today’s Online NetworksToday, more than 900 million people are accessible through social networks. Hiring is happening here. Having a good presence, or the right presence is of utmost importance. http://www.i-policy.org/2010/04/940-million-people-are-part-of-social-networks.html
- 5. Why it MattersBenefits to a solid professional network
- 6. Today’s Online NetworkseMarketer: http://www.emarketer-insight.com/Article.aspx?R=1007725
- 7. Today, more thanever, we need to act more like networks. Act More Like Networks
- 8. LINKEDIN The BusinessSuit of Social Networks
- 9. Networking on LinkedInWhat is LinkedIn?
- 10. Networking on LinkedInWhat is LinkedIn? The World’s LARGEST professional network Online network with more than 70 million users in 200 countries. A new member joins LinkedIn approximately every second, and about half of our members are outside the U.S. http://press.linkedin.com/about
- 11. Networking on LinkedInBenefits of Using LinkedIn… As an owner… Find Client Leads Find Employees Join Groups & Find Events Get Recommendations New Business Connections Benefits of Using LinkedIn… As an employee… Find Jobs Be Introduced Find Services Find Organizations Event Market Yourself Network
- 12. Networking on LinkedInThings to do at LinkedIn Create a Professional Profile Add Contacts: Cultivate Your Professional Network Create & Request Professional Recommendations Join &/or Start Groups Ask & Answer Specialty Questions Find & Place Job Postings
- 13. Networking on LinkedInFill in your profile Market yourself Picture Summary Specialties Positions Education Website(s) Groups
- 14. Networking on LinkedInBuild your network by finding connections.
- 15. Networking on LinkedInMake & Request Work Related Recommendations
- 16. Networking on LinkedInJoin: Alumni Corporate Conference Networking Non-Profit Professional & Other Groups
- 17. Networking on LinkedInConverse and make connections Share news Post and Find Jobs
- 18. Networking on LinkedInAsk & Answer Find specialists Market Yourself
- 19. Networking on LinkedInShare Links & Streams Connect with Twitter Comment Check Updates Co. Updates Recommendations Recently Connected Photos, etc.
- 20. Networking on LinkedInFollow Companies Get insider info. New Hires Recent Departures Jobs Posted Promotions & Changes
- 21. Networking on LinkedInPost Jobs Find Jobs By industry By location Experience Function Time posted
- 22. Networking on LinkedInFind Events Local professional As host As attendee
- 23. Networking on LinkedInRecap & Summarize Cultivate Your Professional Network Create a Profile Join Groups Find Events Follow Companies Follow Colleagues Recommendations
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- 25. Other Professional NetworksSlideshare
- 26. Other Professional NetworksPlaxo Address book Social Network Founded in 2002 Over 20 mill users Owned by Comcast
- 27. Other Professional NetworksSpotlight Portfolios Branding Network Widgets
- 28. NETWORKING BASICS Makingthe Most of Each Opportunity
- 29. Networking: Basic PrinciplesThings to do in networking…. Know the organizer Offer assistance Be polite Smile Meet the influencers Meet the new comers Follow up
- 30. Networking: Basic PrinciplesThings to do in networking…. Find new events Introduce a new person Relate Invest time in your networks Establish a routine Share the workload Invest in relationships that work
- 31. Networking: Basic PrinciplesThings to do in networking…. Manage your notifications Keep up with policies and new developments Avoid random or open-ended outreach
- 32. Networking: Basic PrinciplesThings not to do … Spread yourself to thin Perform random, or open-ended outreach Be stiff Remain Invisible Leave it online
- 33. Networking: Basic Principles"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed. It is the only thing that ever has.“ --Margaret Mead
- 34. QUESTIONS? LinkedIn& Other Professional Networks
- 35. About the Presenter Chris Drinkut Let’s Network! On LinkedIn: Chris Drinkut On twitter: @ChrisDrinkut Social Media Strategist
- 36. THANK YOU ByChristopher Drinkut
Editor's Notes
- #10 online network of more than 25 million users representing 150 industries Provides each user with a professional profile helps you find and be found by colleges/partners Contacts database
- #11 online network of more than 25 million users representing 150 industries Provides each user with a professional profile helps you find and be found by colleges/partners Contacts database
- #12 Manage career, create an authoritative profile that let’s people find you. Ranks well. Helps you maintain the relationships that matter to you. When it comes to your professional career.
- #24 Create a Professional Profile Add Contacts: Cultivate Your Professional Network Create & Request Professional Recommendations Join &/or Start Groups Ask & Answer Specialty Questions Find & Place Job Postings
- #26 Events Search Groups