Seven Keys to LinkedIn Success

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Seven Keys to LinkedIn Success

LinkedIn profiles genera"y rank in the top 5 of search results for your first and last name

There are over 259 mi"ion users, 84 mi"ion in the US and 40% of users access LI daily

People join LinkedIn to NETWORK!

Graduate of NDSU in Business Administration

Been in marketing for over 15 years

Built a business $om scraps using social media

Created a proven strategy for Event Marketing

Why LinkedIn?

LinkedIn Success Key One

Is it to be found in searches?

Is it a professional representation of you?

Determine your purpose for being on LinkedIn

LinkedIn Success Key Two

Get a good profile picture!

LinkedIn Success Key Three

Goal is to get to “A" Star”

Profile Strength

Your industry and location

Up-to-date current position (with description)

Two past positions

Your education

Your ski"s (minimum of 3 but I su!est at least 10)

A profile photo

At least 50 connections

Avoid self-ascribed attributes (hard working, etc)

Volunteer & causes section, this can set you apart $om the rest

Projects you are currently working on

LinkedIn Success Key Four

Review your profile settings, make sure your profile is public

Make consistent posts

Join groups, participate in conversations, start conversations

LinkedIn Success Key Five

Claim your public URL

LinkedIn Success Key Six

Headline

Summary~most import part of your profile, allows you to the most space to write about yourself & why someone should hire you!

Current Job

Previous Jobs

Skills and Expertise

Recommendations

Keywords~they need to be specific as well as laced throughout many different areas of your profile!

LinkedIn Success

Wi" you be an open networker?

LinkedIn Success Key Seven

Inviting people to connect, how do you know them?

Changing standard text

Saying THANK YOU

Connections

LinkedIn Success

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LinkedIn Success

Connect with me on LinkedIn!www.linkedin.com/in/bethrie!er