The fastest and easiest way to connect with others in your similar field of business or interest nowadays is by using LinkedIn. This website and app has completely remodeled the idea of the want ads in a newspaper or job listings on craigslist. The goal is to show off your greatest successes and future aspirations. If you are not already on LinkedIn because of confusion of how the social media platform works or you are on it currently and aren’t sure how to properly utilize it, then we are here to help.
Here are some tips and tricks to set up your LinkedIn account or enhance your current profile:
Tips
Set an up-to-date picture with just you in it so others can tell who they are looking at
Complete your profile, this means EVERY LITTLE FORM, the more info the better
When filling out your “summary” portion, be sure to use keywords so they come up in a search
Sell yourself, provide a catchy job title
Provide Updates, stay active on your account so you can add new accomplishments or jobs
Add skills, people love to see diversity
Brag about your new skills
Mingle- join groups, likes other’s posts and post your own material as well
Follow up after mixers or events
Ask for Recommendations and/or Endorsements
Volunteering is just as important as work experience so don’t forget to add that in
Tricks
Turn off your activity Broadcast when making lots of changes to your profile
Be anonymous when looking at competitors
Look at competitors, see what they have on their profile that you could compete with
Tag People
Email people in groups, just get involved
To sum it all, do not be afraid to boast about yourself and reach out to others. The site is not as complicated as it looks and is geared towards helping you help your future career. This is a professional site though, so keep it PG and keep it organized.