Linked In for Beginners Presentation by Paul McGarrity, Octave Online Communications
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LinkedIn is the world's largest professional network with over 120 million users. It allows users to create a professional online profile to network with colleagues, find new opportunities, and promote their careers. The document provides tips for setting up an effective LinkedIn profile by adding current and past work experience, skills, recommendations, and joining relevant professional groups. It advises users to focus on quality connections with people they know and have worked with to build their network on the platform.
Linked In for Beginners Presentation by Paul McGarrity, Octave Online Communications
- 3. Isnot just a glorified online C.V or another social media site?
- 4. What is………..
- 5. Is…The World’s Largest Professional Network Perhaps your most important social media channel. An opportunity to create a dynamic, highly visible online profile…….. + more
- 6. What can I do on …. Gain Connections with other professionals
- 7. Research and generate leads
- 8. Status Updates – sync with Twitter
- 9. Gain and show recommendations
- 11. Source and join groups
- 12. Recruit Why do I need to be on …….?
- 13. “If you want to want to hang out with the big players – a place where connections are made, leads are generated and deals are done – then you need to spend more of your time on Linked In”Lewis HowesAuthor of LinkedWorking
- 14. ?
- 18. 120 MILLION PROFESSIONALS WORLDWIDE
- 19. Not just another social media site……..
- 24. Signing Up
- 26. Navigation … a quick guide
- 27. Do’s and Don’ts
- 28. Your Profile
- 29. Your ProfileMust be you and must be public Add current and past positionsAdd Links to sites and visa-versa Add specialities / skillsMake it social – add Twitter, blogsWork in Progress!
- 30. Your Connections Your aim is to source and add appropriate and relevant contacts.
- 31. Your Connections Quality not Quantity You need to try to add people who knowand trust you Startwith people you have worked with!Aim for decision-makers within target sectors What about fellow members of professional organisations?People you have met at trade fairs and networking events?
- 32. Recommendations Recommendations are references that appear on your profile. Great way to add credibility!
- 33. GroupsLinked In Groups: Private forums centred around a common theme or area – e.g CIPR, World Tourism Network
- 34. GroupsTips: Start with 2-3 industry or professional groups that are relevant to you Follow and interact with other members Look for business opportunities through groups
- 36. Final Thoughts and Advice
- 37. Decide if Is the social media channel for you - if so, really use it!
- 38. Don’t use As a sales promotion or spamming tool!
- 39. Create a great Profile. Make it social – interact with people!
- 41. www.linkedin.com/in/paulmcgarrityWhy not sign up for our monthly newsletter on digital marketing? www.OctaveOC.comWhy not join our Facebook Page? www.facebook.com/octaveonlinecommunications