Revised Memo – 10 Best Practices for Professional Networking on LinkedIn

To: ENGL 301 Team Li

From: Carol Li

Date: Feb 22, 2022

Subject: 10 Best Practices for Professional Networking on LinkedIn

LinkedIn is a worldwide practical job search platform popular. Here are ten best practices I found:

1. Reaching out to alumni on LinkedIn is a good start for expanding social networks. (McCabe 89)
2. Job seekers can investigate the company before applying using LinkedIn. (McCabe 89)
3. Combining social media platforms such as Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter will increase the chance of being found by an employer. (McCabe 90)
4. LinkedIn’s discussion groups can help expand communication and draw efficient enterprise responses. (Smith in Ventola 17)
5. Safety and ethical issues are highly recommended to be considered before starting any social media activities. (McCabe 96)
6. Having an eye-catching profile will enhance the possibility of finding a job. (McCabe 97)
7. LinkedIn learning center is a good feature to learn more about job hunting and related materials for free. (Askanase in Ventola 17)
8. Updating user information regularly, preferably with accomplishments, milestones, and achievements is a good way to draw the attention of employers and common interests. (Gerard 895)
9. Responding to received messages on time and using polite and professional language help to develop a healthy social network. (Dodaro)
10. Sending a short thank you/welcome message after your connection request is accepted is highly recommended. (Dodaro)

In conclusion, through the above methods, I believe we can expand the communication network and increase the chances of finding a job. I hope you find them useful. If you have any comments about these, please feel free to contact me.

Work Cited

Dodaro, Melonie. “Linkedin Etiquette And Best Practices [20 Do’S And Don’Ts]”. Linkedin.Com, 2018, https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/linkedin-etiquette-best-practices-20-dos-donts-melonie-dodaro/.

Gerard, J. G. “Linking in with LinkedIn: Three Exercises that Enhance Professional Social Networking and Career Building.” Journal of Management Education, vol. 36, no. 6, 2012, pp. 866-897. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/1052562911413464

McCabe, Mary Beth. “Social media marketing strategies for career advancement: An analysis of LinkedIn.” Journal of Business and Behavioral Sciences 29.1 (2017): 85.

Ventola, C. Lee. “Social media and health care professionals: benefits, risks, and best practices.” Pharmacy and therapeutics 39.7 (2014): 491.