MEMORANDUM
To: ENGL 301 Writing Team
From: Dale Miller, ENGL Student
Date: July 4, 2022
Subject: Summary of LinkedIn Best Practices
The purpose of this memo is to summarize my research into best practices for networking on LinkedIn. I hope you find the following information useful.
- Complete Your Profile: Keeping your LinkedIn profile up to date and complete shows initiative and provides valuable information to potential employers, and also optimizes your page for LinkedIn’s search algorithm.
- Create a Good Summary: First impressions are everything, and a comprehensive and eye-catching summary could get someone to read further into the rest of your profile.
- Optimize Your Work Experience: Focus on tangible results, responsibilities and accomplishments.
- Get Endorsements: Asking for endorsements is a great way for you to leverage your existing network to increase your credibility.
- Connect with Others: By connecting with people both inside and outside your industry you will increase your network.
- Send Specific Messages: Sending personalized messages rather than generic ones will increase the chance of someone reading it.
- Post Relevant Content: By posting content that is relevant to your job field your profile will get more people reading it.
- Respond Promptly: If you are sending messages to new connections, make sure to check your inbox regularly and respond promptly.
- Get a Professional Headshot: People are visual and the first thing they notice in your profile is your photo.
- Remember it’s a Long Term Process: Networking takes time, so remember this when reaching out to new contacts. You never know when an opportunity will pop up.
LinkedIn can be a great resource for networking and job hunting, and I hope these tips will serve you well. Please let me know if you would like to discuss this further or have any questions.
References:
“How to Network on LinkedIn – 7 Proven Tips for 2022,” Novo Resume, April 27, 2022 https://novoresume.com/career-blog/networking-on-linkedin
“How To Make The Best Use Of LinkedIn And Virtual Networking Opportunities” Forbes, Feb 19, 2021 https://www.forbes.com/sites/theyec/2021/02/19/how-to-make-the-best-use-of-linkedin-and-virtual-networking-opportunities/?sh=19a1fb4a5629
“LinkedIn Etiquette and Best Practices [20 Do’s and Don’ts]” Top Dog Social Media, April 27, 2022 https://topdogsocialmedia.com/linkedin-etiquette-and-best-practices/
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