To: Peanut team members
From: Cheryl Chao, Writer of Peanut team
Date: October 21, 2019
Subject: Ten Best Practices on LinkedIn
As requested for assignment 2.2, below is a list of the ten best practices on LinkedIn:
- Have valuable content – ensure your work experience and achievements are clearly stated
- Keep your profile professional – use professional photos and language
- Keep your profile active – respond to messages promptly and continuously update your profile with more descriptions and new experiences
- Personalize your profile – add content specific to you and
- Personalize recommendation requests – tailor each recommendation request and send welcome messages after connection requests are accepted
- Open your privacy settings – private information should not be on LinkedIn and professional information should be public and easy to access
- Focus on the summary – to differentiate yourself from others
- Join LinkedIn groups – groups can expand your social network
- Include visuals – use photos and videos to make your profile more attractive
Linkedin is used by many individuals as a platform to expand their professional network. Keeping in mind these ten best practices shall ensure a more successful profile. Please do not hesitate to contact me at cherylchao.27@alumni.ubc.ca if there are any questions or concerns.
Works Cited:
Global Cloud-Based Communications and PR Solutions Leader. Retrieved from https://www.cision.com/us/blogs/2016/02/10-tips-to-optimize-your-linkedin-profile/.
LinkedIn Etiquette Rules and Best Practices [20 Do’s and Don’ts]. (2019, June 18). Retrieved from https://topdogsocialmedia.com/linkedin-etiquette-and-best-practices/.
Marx, W. M. W., Marx, W., & Marx Communications. 10 LinkedIn Best Practices That Will Accelerate Your Business. Retrieved from https://www.business2community.com/linkedin/10-linkedin-best-practices-will-accelerate-busiasness-02018010.
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