LINKEDIN “WHAT’S THE BIG DEAL?”

Job Seekers at GraceGrace Community UM Church of FishHawk

March 2010

Survey on Social Media Sites

Survey on Social Media Sites

http://www.LinkedIn.com

Example 1: HR Director - construction

Example 1a: HR Director - construction

Example 2: Raymond James

Example 2a: Raymond James

Example 2b: Raymond James

Example 2c: Raymond James

Example 2d: Raymond James

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Example 2e: Raymond James

What LinkedIn is!

Increase your visibility. Improve your connectibility. Increase the relevancy of your job

search. Make the interview go smoother. Gauge the health of a company. Gauge the health of an industry.

How to use LinkedIn!

SET UP: OPTIONS:

Visit www.linkedin.com

Establish new account

Build your profile Invite Connections Join Groups

Sign up for a Premium Account

Become a recognized subject matter expert

Get testimonials & recommendations

http://www.LinkedIn.com

LinkedIn Profile: 1

LinkedIn Profile: 2

LinkedIn Connections

LinkedIn Groups

LinkedIn Tips for Branding!

Fill out your Profile completely. Opt for a Unique URL (

http://www.linkedin.com/in/howellhunt). Use LinkedIn Groups. Use Slideshare. Link back to your Unique URL.

What to do on LinkedIn!

Do invite real world friends. Do download your Outlook address book. Do use the “Find Colleagues'” & “Find

Classmates” search features Do invite non LinkedIn friends and peers

to join. Do search out Power Users. Do join Groups. Do keep your Profile current.

What not to do on LinkedIn!

Don’t be an “invite” spammer. Don’t refuse to take invites or forward

introductions. Don’t indicate that Networking is all

about what you can do for me. Don’t confuse quantity for quality. Don’t pass along questionable requests. Don’t hold onto bad apples in your

network.

10 Ways to find a Job on LinkedIn

Get the word out. Get recommendations. Find out where people with your background work. Find out where people came from. Find out where people go. Determine if companies are hiring. Find the hiring manager. Locate the HR director. Uncover secret job requirements. Find startups.

Final Thoughts!

Final Thoughts! etc

Final Thoughts! etc, etc

LINKEDIN “IS A BIG DEAL!”

THANK YOU

Job Seekers at GraceGrace Community UM Church of FishHawk

September 14, 2009

Example 2: former sheriff

Example 2a: former sheriff

Example 2b: former sheriff