2012 Georgetown College LinkedIn Presentation
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The document outlines best practices for job seekers, emphasizing the importance of optimizing online profiles and building professional networks. It suggests reaching out to connections and maintaining a strong online presence through personal websites or blogs. Key advice includes being proactive in networking and presenting oneself in a positive light.
2012 Georgetown College LinkedIn Presentation
- 1. Best Practices to Get Hired Bill Dotson WebMedley bdotson@webmedley.com Confidential 1
- 2. •WebMedley started business 9 years ago •Digital marketing agency located in Lexington, KY •We help our customers make money •By bringing them new customers •By promoting their brands in a consistent, professional manner •Our growth has come from existing clients referring potential clients •WebMedley Works! Confidential 2
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- 4. Our footprint Clients are coast-to-coast…and then some! Confidential 5
- 5. I see a lot of resumes and online profiles Confidential 6
- 6. Today • Optimizing Your Profile • Tips on Building Your Network combined with… • Appropriate Outreach (don’t spam) Confidential 7
- 7. Know this before all else WHAT DO YOU WANT? Confidential 8
- 8. How do I set myself apart? WHAT MAKES A GOOD PROFILE? Confidential 9
- 9. The Secret Confidential 10
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- 11. How do I grow the network the best way? BUILDING YOUR NETWORK Confidential 12
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- 15. Don’t Be Afraid: Many senior execs would love to help students get started. Only a few will have the courage to contact senior execs. Confidential 16
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- 18. Get in the Habit: Reach out to someone within 48 hours of meeting them with something of value to them. Confidential 19
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- 20. Pay attention to these OTHER SITES AND TIPS Confidential 21
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- 24. Next Steps • Update your profile • Get rid of any trace of something that would make your grandmother blush • Build your own website/blog • Publish regularly in multiple mediums • Schedule times to reach out to people Confidential 25