linked in for new users3
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For new users and those who want to ensure they have the basics in place.TRANSCRIPT
Lisa Mauri Thomas, M.S.Change Your Job, Change Your Life LLC
Job Search Has ChangedIt Changed Years Ago, late-90’s
Get recommendedFind strategic alliesBe visible to othersBuild connectionsJoin groupsPromote yourselfOrganize contactsMeasure resultsApply for open jobsOutreach to othersLearn answersResearch companies
Quick, simple sign-in process. All you need is a valid email address.
• Use your email contacts list to find people in LinkedIn• Recommended by LinkedIn, but NOT required• LinkedIn WANTS this info to grow their member base
Build Your ProfileThe Basics
The Overview Box on the left is the first thing people see about you. It’s also the first thing you see about others you find.
Join Groups
Use lots of related search terms or you’ll only get a sampling of the available groups
Whenever you sign in, you “land” automatically on your Home tab. Notice the 7 primary tabs across the top. Let’s explore these…
Look within your Profile tab and select Recommendations.Customize your message to ask for specific things i.e. specific abilities, attributes, etc.
Default message you should edit.
•You will receive an alert that a recommendation has arrived. •You can the approve it as-is OR ask the sender to revise the recommendation. •It will display with a link to their profile, the date, and related info.
User Guides for Job Seekers, Consultants, Entrepreneurs, Business Developers and more
Please connect with me on LinkedIn Lisa Mauri Thomas
and consider the LinkedIn Profile & Strategy service as listed on our website at
http://changeyourjob.us
Thank you!