To: AJAR, ENGL 301 Writing Team
From: Jieun Kim, ENGL 301 student
Data: June 22, 2021
Subject: best practices for professional networking on LinkedIn
As advised for assignment 2:2, I have completed a brief summary of research concerning the best practices for professional networking on LinkedIn.
- Completing Profile – Including a header containing a professional headline and add a short summary and keywords. It is a high-level overview of your experience and job goals.
- Revealing your character – Sharing a personal story gives a great summary of your traits, such as gratitude, humility, and humor. However, keeping it professionally relevant and tied to your career strengths.
- Network – Expanding network by inviting important others into your circle; however, be aware that building a network is not a numbers game.
- Engagement – Staying ‘in the loop’. Post relevant topics and join groups. Be in engaging and building a worthwhile connection.
- Content Creation – Creating content such as wiring articles and making comments. Be mindful of the targeted audiences.
- Frequency of passive and active postings – People who post frequently are perceived as more trustworthy and more likely to receive useful information when they ask.
- Self-branding – Putting work experience and highlight accomplishments that align with career objectives. Find a way to showcase something unique and distinctive.
- Recommendation – Obtaining and writing letters of recommendation. People want to know if you are a real person who has accountability. A letter of recommendation can be proof of social validation.
- Customized URL – Creating a customized URL that is simple and looks professional such as LinkedIn.com/yourname or with your initial.
- Knowledge-sharing – LinkedIn is not just a networking platform but a great source of sharing knowledge. You can learn your interests from posts in a more interactive way than just Googling.
I hope the tips on effective use of LinkedIn will benefit your potential professional development. Please advise if you require any further clarification. Thank you for all your assistance.
Works Cited
Elad, J., & O’Reilly for Higher Education. (2018). LinkedIn for dummies (5th;5th; ed.). John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Mogaji, E. (2019). Student engagement with LinkedIn to enhance employability. (pp.321-329). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-26342-3_21
Paliszkiewicz, J., & Madra-Sawicka, M. (2016). Impression management in social media: The example of LinkedIn. Management (Spletna Izd.), 11(3), 203-212.
Peterson, R. M., & Dover, H. F. (2014). Building student networks with LinkedIn: The potential for connections, internships, and jobs. Marketing Education Review, 24(1), 15-20. https://doi.org/10.2753/MER1052-8008240102