Professional social network LinkedIn helps to bring professionals together and allows them to discuss their work interests online. It can also open the door to a different or better career. Creating a profile on this network is, however, not enough to succeed. To utilize the full potential of LinkedIn to develop your career and network of contacts, follow the recommendations below that will help you make your profile more effective. The tips were published on cbsnews.com.
Accept invitations from unknown users
While on Facebook is it not safe to connect with strangers, it is very desirable on LinkedIn. Why to use LinkedIn if you would add only contacts you know?
Regularly update your profile
Add a small update at least once a month. Every time you make a change, everyone in your network of contacts will be informed about it.
Describe your abilities
Do not limit yourself to just listing the titles of the jobs you have hold. Describe your skills and abilities - to what extent and with what results you had the opportunity to apply them and what you can do a new job.
Connect to the LinkedIn groups
Watch the groups dedicated to your professional field that will help you obtain relevant contacts.
Get in touch with classmates
At the end of 2011, LinkedIn introduced a new service called LinkedIn Classmates which connects graduates of particular educational institutions. You will learn where people from your alma mater work.
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