Memo Concerning LinkedIn Best Practices

Posted on July 5, 2022 by

MEMORANDUM

To: Nicole’s Team, ENGL 301 Writing Group

From: Harvey Dhaliwal, ENGL 301 Student

Date: July 5, 2022

Subject: Memo Concerning LinkedIn Best Practices

Please see below for a summary of my research on LinkedIn best practices:

Fully complete your profile: Utilize LinkedIn’s capabilities to provide your readers with ample information about yourself.
Compose an outstanding summary: Grab your readers’ attention by outlining your skills, experiences, and ambitions.
Add details to your job history: In addition to job titles, list details of your duties and notable achievements.
Establish more connections: Establishing 500+ connections increases the number of people who see your activity on LinkedIn, effectively enhancing your chances of establishing relevant connections.
Engage with content: Liking and commenting on posts showcases your interests and increases your visibility to strangers and existing connections.
Post content: Post professional content related to personal projects and experiences.
Join groups: Joining groups of networks you are/have been associated with (ex. your university) can expand your connections.
Provide/Request endorsements: Endorsements from professional contacts are a way to highlight your skills and enhance the authenticity of your profile.
Research your connections: Analyze the profiles of companies and individuals to learn more about them before communicating.
Seek information: Connect with contacts to receive information and guidance rather than only seeking employment.

I hope that this information is useful to you. Please contact me if you would like to discuss the contents of my memorandum further.

Works Cited

Kurtuy, Andrei. “How to Network on LinkedIn – 7 Proven Tips for 2022.” Novorésumé, https://novoresume.com/career-blog/networking-on-linkedin. Accessed 5 July 2022.