Memo-Ten Best Practices concerning Linked In

To: Team Li

From: Han Li

Date: Monday, Feb 21, 2022

Subject: Ten Best Practices for Using LinkedIn

LinkedIn is one of the most popular professional networking sites helping world professionals stay connected, find jobs, and advertise themselves. Therefore, it is vital for graduating students and those who want to enter the workforce to master the proper use of LinkedIn. Below is a list of ten Best practices that can help,

1. Follow the instructions of the LinkedIn site (Lannon and Gurak) ;
2. Write with a friendly yet professional tone (Lannon and Gurak);
3. Picking the right profile picture and adding a background photo (Abbot);
   • Make sure the picture is recent and looks like you.
   • You are the only one in the picture, and the face takes up around 60% of it.
4. Writing eye-catching profile headlines and summaries(Deehan);
5. Ditching the buzzwords for something more memorable(Deehan);
6. List the relevant skills and use keywords (Deehan);
7. Avoid giving out too much personal information such as the home address to prevent identity theft using it (Lannon and Gurak);
8. Building connections about quality, not quantity (Rajiv);
9. Manage endorsements proactively(Deehan);
10. Think and check before posting (Lannon and Gurak);

It might take some time to work through the tips above. But an impressive LinkedIn Profile is sure to make a difference for professionals. And hope all of us own a satisfying profile in 2022!

Works Cited

Lydia, Abbot.”10 Tips for Picking the Right LinkedIn Profile Picture.” Linked In Talent Blog, 2019, https://www.linkedin.com/business/talent/blog/product-tips/tips-for-picking-the-right-linkedin-profile-picture, 2022-Feb-21.

Jane, Deehan. “20 steps to be a better LinkedIn profile in 2022.” Linked In Sales Blog, 2022, https://www.linkedin.com/business/sales/blog/profile-best-practices/17-steps-to-a-better-linkedin-profile-in-2017, 2022-Feb-21.

John M, Lannon, and Laura J, Gurak. “Gildelines for Writing and Using Social Media.” Technical Commuication, 15/E, 2019.

Rohan, Rajiv. “Building a Strong Virtual Network: It’s About Quality, Not Quantity.” LinkedIn Talent Blog, 2021, https://www.linkedin.com/business/talent/blog/product-tips/building-strong-virtual-network-quality-over-quantity, 2022-Feb-21.