Be linked in aug 2014 - draft
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The document outlines the significance of LinkedIn, which celebrated its 11th anniversary in May 2014 and boasts over 300 million members. It provides key steps for successful LinkedIn use, including setting clear goals, optimizing profiles, building networks, and joining groups for business opportunities. Additionally, it lists upcoming workshops for enhancing LinkedIn skills in August 2014.
Be linked in aug 2014 - draft
- 1. Susan Bushnell Technical Consultant and Trainer *Not with, affiliated or endorsed by the LinkedIn Corporation Be LinkedIn or Be Left Behind
- 2. Current Statistics for LinkedIn ➢LinkedIn turned 11 years old in May 2014 ➢Over 300 million members in over 200 countries ➢All Fortune 500 companies are represented ➢The world’s largest professional network on the Internet ➢3 million+ companies have LinkedIn Company Pages ➢Over 5.3 Billion searches done on LinkedIn in *Source: LinkedIn News, About LinkedIn, LinkedIn 2nd Qtr. Report 2014
- 3. Your LinkedIn Network Statistics The number next to Connections is the number of people you’re directly connected to The number of professionals is the total number of people who can find you on LinkedIn
- 4. What are the most important steps? 1) Establish a clear goal for being on LinkedIn 2) Have a professional, complete & optimized profile 3) Consistently build your Network 4) Recommendations validate your expertise and can turn a prospect into a customer 5) Join & participate in LinkedIn Groups, the pipeline to new business 6) Embrace LinkedIn as a powerful marketing tool – use it and realize results!
- 5. August 2014 Workshop Dates & Locations Recognizing the Power of LinkedIn Tuesday 8/20 - LAPTOP REQUIRED Crown Center Executive Suites, 5:30 - 8:00 pm Wednesday 8/27 - LAPTOP NOT REQUIRED Northwest Regional Library, 5:30 - 8:00 pm Marketing Effectively with LinkedIn Tuesday 8/26 - LAPTOP REQUIRED Crown Center Executive Suites, 5:30 - 8:00
- 6. To sign up for a workshop, please contact Debbie Wemyss (weemz) Independent LinkedIn Specialist O 561-444-2265 C 561-719-1984 debbie@dwconsultingsolutions.com It’s time to be optimized, be found and be smart with how you use LinkedIn!