LinkedIn Help

If you are looking for a job, you've probably heard of LinkedIn.  If you aren't looking for a job now, you might possibly need to in the future. Now is the time to invest in maximizing your LinkedIn connections.

This one tool is probably all you need to connect with new people and promote your brand.  Sure, there are other tools out there, but if you are feeling overwhelmed, just master this one.  It has the biggest bang for the buck.  Over 90% of Hiring Managers and recruiters are using this tool to find or research you. 

First:  Build your profile

Second: Learn the rules

Third: Invest time in using the tool

Building your profile requires thought

What do you want to be known for?  How will you show it?  There are great resources for building your profile.  Here are just a few.

Executive Branding and Your LinkedIn Profile from Executive Resume Branding

Profiles from the LinkedIn Learning Center

How to: Build your personal brand from Mashable and Dan Schwabel

LinkedIn Etiquette

The Best LinkedIn Invitations from CareerRocketeer

The 20 Most Common LinkedIn Mistakes from Executive Resume Branding

Invest Time and Use the LinkedIn

LinkedIn from JobMob

100+ Smart Ways to Use LinkedIn from Linked Intelligence

The Awesome Power of Linked-In from The Executive Brand

Problem with LinkedIn Account from Susan Ireland’s Job Lounge

LinkedIn Maintenance: Do This Right Now (or else?) from Jibber Jobber Blog