2:2 Memorandum LinkedIn Best Practices – Aya

To: MARKsmen, Dr. Erika Paterson

From: Ayazhan Makhambetova

Date: February 9, 2019

Subject: Best Practices for Professional Networking on LinkedIn Memorandum

As assignment 2:2 outlines, I have listed ten best practices for using LinkedIn. Here are some tips to make the most out of your LinkedIn experience.

Use a professional picture: You should maintain a picture as if you were just about to go into an interview.
Get into or create LinkedIn Groups: Being a part of a LinkedIn group is the best way to meet likeminded individuals.
Check in at least once a week: It is a good idea to keep an updated profile as well as to check which recruiter has checked on your profile.
Be a middle person and connect others to each other: This helps to raise your profile and others may in return help you.
Get verified by others on your network: Having your profile verified by others in your network helps you legitimize your presence.
Consider accepting a request from a stranger: More connections you have, the better chances you have in making a meaningful connection in the future.
Reach out to employees at the company that you have interest in: This may lead to a recommendation letter.
Expand beyond your resume on LinkedIn: It helps that you can extend your profile with other websites linked directly via hyperlink.
Use your most impressive descriptions of your jobs: A recruiter reading your profile may not have the patience to read every bit of information.
Strategically reach out to those like-minded: Reach out strategically to others that have similar goals and minds.

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