LinkedIn is a professional networking platform that allows you to connect with others for insights and to see who they are connected to. Opportunities that are in your profession are also available. It’s a place to showcase your abilities, career objectives, educational accomplishments and past career positions. It’s having an interactive resume available online for others to see.
This week I added an interesting article titled, “The Key to Empowering Educators? True Collaboration.” It’s understandable why no one has interacted with my post because I’m new to the E-Leaning 2.0 group that has 55,457 members. I would hope as I contribute and interact with others more my results will be better. To me LinkedIn is not like Twitter in the way you share your opinions, infographics and interesting articles. It’s more about networking to find employment and to have a place where professional recruiters can find matches for positions they need to fill.
So how does one stand out using LinkedIn when the competition for jobs is so huge? The key is networking. The power of using LinkedIn is through the connections you build and maintain. Someone knows someone who is looking for your skillset. Networking is building relationships. Connecting with someone online or asking to be introduced uses the same principles as meeting someone in person. When you first meet someone face-to-face you want him or her to see you as being authentic, trustworthy and polite. When you are looking to connect with a third party ask only those connections who know you personally.
One suggestion that would help develop relationships is to be proactive in sending out opportunities that your network would find interesting. This includes professional articles, seminars, special event as well as job opportunities.
Another suggestion is to have an up-to-date professional profile that highlights your skills and accomplishments. Networking within the groups you follow and by being a contributor will establish stronger connections. This will help you get noticed and may lead to other opportunities.
It’s also important to remember and understand that networking is not a one-way street but a give and take process. This is a good quote to remember by Keith Ferrazzi, “The currency of real networking is not greed but generosity.” Having referrals or recommendations on your LinkedIn profile from colleagues or past employers also helps in showcasing your strengths. Giving referrals and recommendations is another example of generosity.
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This week I added an interesting article titled, “The Key to Empowering Educators? True Collaboration.” It’s understandable why no one has interacted with my post because I’m new to the E-Leaning 2.0 group that has 55,457 members. I would hope as I contribute and interact with others more my results will be better. To me LinkedIn is not like Twitter in the way you share your opinions, infographics and interesting articles. It’s more about networking to find employment and to have a place where professional recruiters can find matches for positions they need to fill.
So how does one stand out using LinkedIn when the competition for jobs is so huge? The key is networking. The power of using LinkedIn is through the connections you build and maintain. Someone knows someone who is looking for your skillset. Networking is building relationships. Connecting with someone online or asking to be introduced uses the same principles as meeting someone in person. When you first meet someone face-to-face you want him or her to see you as being authentic, trustworthy and polite. When you are looking to connect with a third party ask only those connections who know you personally.
One suggestion that would help develop relationships is to be proactive in sending out opportunities that your network would find interesting. This includes professional articles, seminars, special event as well as job opportunities.
Another suggestion is to have an up-to-date professional profile that highlights your skills and accomplishments. Networking within the groups you follow and by being a contributor will establish stronger connections. This will help you get noticed and may lead to other opportunities.
It’s also important to remember and understand that networking is not a one-way street but a give and take process. This is a good quote to remember by Keith Ferrazzi, “The currency of real networking is not greed but generosity.” Having referrals or recommendations on your LinkedIn profile from colleagues or past employers also helps in showcasing your strengths. Giving referrals and recommendations is another example of generosity.
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http://pixabay.com/en/linkedin-online-success-business-400850/