To: Writers Unite
From: Alethea Kramer
Date: March 6, 2023
Subject: Ten Best Practices for Using LinkedIn as a Professional Networking Site
Dear Writers Unite,
LinkedIn is a powerful networking tool that, when used correctly, can greatly benefit your connections and career. Below is a list of ten best practices to optimize your use of LinkedIn:
- Keep the Professional Context in Mind: Ensure that your images, descriptions, and interactions represent you in a professional manner as a potential employee.
- Interact Often and Meaningfully: Be active by commenting, liking, and participating in discussions that are relevant to your career to show authenticity and personalization.
- Form Connections: Reach out to individuals who you genuinely want to learn from and make use of your personal connections.
- Expose Yourself to Helpful Content: Follow companies and people who are interesting and relevant to your field to stay updated on industry trends and information.
- Continue to Monitor Jobs: Review job descriptions regularly, even if you’re not actively job searching, to stay updated on industry opportunities.
- Check Out LinkedIn Learning: Utilize LinkedIn’s learning platform to upgrade your skills for your current role or gain new skills for future opportunities.
- Keep Your Profile Updated: Ensure that your experiences and current status accurately reflect your career and contribute to the narrative of where you want to go.
- Expand Your Network: Utilize groups provided by communities such as your university, neighborhood, or professional society to connect with others who share similar backgrounds and explore internal opportunities.
- Give Back: Remember that networking is a two-way street, so be available to connect with others and write recommendations for those you can vouch for.
- Take Breaks: Networking can be intense, so accept that you may need to take breaks to come back with renewed interest and motivation.
Ultimately, building meaningful connections on LinkedIn requires genuine interest and motivation in your interactions and content.
Thank you for reading.
Alethea
References:
How to make the most out of LinkedIn. (n.d). University of British Columbia, https://students.ubc.ca/career/career-resources/make-most-linkedin
20 Steps to a Better Linkedin Profile in 2023. LinkedIn, www.linkedin.com/business/sales/blog/profile-best-practices/17-steps-to-a-better-linkedin-profile-in-2017.
Kumar, Prashant. Best Linkedin Profile Tips for Job Seekers. LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/best-linkedin-profile-tips-job-seekers-prashant-kumar/?trk=pulse-article
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