“I’m Linked in, Now What?”

David LowSr. Partnership Manager

Sacramento Bee

You have to be in it - to win it”

Is Powerful.

You can harness that power.

Tips to Build Your Brand

Build Your Brand. A strong, complete LinkedIn Profile.● All companies, job positions, education, associations, clubs,

honors, and recommendations.● 100% completion.● Use power words and phrases.● Connect with a minimum of 60 people.

Create your marketing plan, and post it using Google docs.

Put your LinkedIn public profile URL everywhere.● E-mail signature● Resume● Personalized business cards-spend a few bucks!● Fax cover sheets ● Your Letterhead

Join 50 Groups. ● Join at least 10 HR groups.● They may have regional or area of expertise specific sub

groups.● Write introduction when you get accepted to each group.● Connect with the group managers.

Connect with the (LION) members.1. Lions - They have 500+ connections.

Give and get recommendations.● Coworkers● Past supervisors● Former coworkers● Friends

Start and participate in discussions.

Allocate time to build and refine your profile.● Make frequent changes to your profile.● Don’t be afraid to try something different.

Use Burn the box creativity. ● Don’t be afraid to try different things.

Never stop connecting!

LinkedIn - your Rolodex powered on steroids!

Makes you stronger but won’t bulk you up…

Join now - Wilcox Miller and Nelson Career Networking

Group

Relationships Matter

Thank you very much!

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Now – Get out there and fish where the fish are.