Let us first understand what is LinkedIn. LinkedIn is a business site, a public forum which is specifically designed especially for businessmen. In other social networking sites, you can carry on business to a certain extent, but there are chances of revealing your personal life too. This blunder will not take place if you are a LinkedIn user.
The popularity of this particular site is increasing day after day. Many people are using this business forum to increase their networking, and advertising and marketing their products.
HOW TO USE LINKEDLN:
ESTABLISH PROFESSIONAL PROFILE: open the site www.linkedin.com . You need to establish professional profile here. You cannot just copy / paste your resume as your professional details. Your page will consist of the following things:
You need to include details of your work history.
You must mention your personal likes as well as dislikes as far as work is concerned.
You should talk about your passion for your work.
You should mention how ambitious you are as far as your career is concerned.
SOME DOS AND DONT S:
THE DOS 1ST:
Include a catchy headline. Choose the key words in such a way that they are relevant to your work genre.
Post a good profile picture. Desai was of the opinion that people trade with people. So without a profile picture, the profile will not look real.
Let out some means by which others will be able to contact you. It can be though the site itself, though your mail id, or through your contact number.
Give out the criteria under which people are going to contact you. You can mention offers, career opportunities over here.
SOME DONT S :
While giving out your contact information, be very careful. Think carefully whether you are ready to give out your mobile phone number. Customize it so that your contact number can be accessed by only those people with whom you are connected.
Do not mention anything but only the truth.
It is better to be politically correct on this site. Remember this is a professional place. So, do not mention about anything controversial like politics, religious views, other prejudices (if you have any).
ESTABLISH YOUR NETWORK AND STAT IN TOUCH WITH YOUR COLLEGUES AND FRIENDS: once you have created your profile, the next step is to begin the process of networking. If you know that about someones profile, look it upon the search section. Invite this colleague of yours. It is suggested that invite those whom you trust and with whom you are ready to establish professional terms. With the help of your profile you can explore new job opportunities and also find new employees.
The popularity of this particular site is increasing day after day. Many people are using this business forum to increase their networking, and advertising and marketing their products.
HOW TO USE LINKEDLN:
ESTABLISH PROFESSIONAL PROFILE: open the site www.linkedin.com . You need to establish professional profile here. You cannot just copy / paste your resume as your professional details. Your page will consist of the following things:
You need to include details of your work history.
You must mention your personal likes as well as dislikes as far as work is concerned.
You should talk about your passion for your work.
You should mention how ambitious you are as far as your career is concerned.
SOME DOS AND DONT S:
THE DOS 1ST:
Include a catchy headline. Choose the key words in such a way that they are relevant to your work genre.
Post a good profile picture. Desai was of the opinion that people trade with people. So without a profile picture, the profile will not look real.
Let out some means by which others will be able to contact you. It can be though the site itself, though your mail id, or through your contact number.
Give out the criteria under which people are going to contact you. You can mention offers, career opportunities over here.
SOME DONT S :
While giving out your contact information, be very careful. Think carefully whether you are ready to give out your mobile phone number. Customize it so that your contact number can be accessed by only those people with whom you are connected.
Do not mention anything but only the truth.
It is better to be politically correct on this site. Remember this is a professional place. So, do not mention about anything controversial like politics, religious views, other prejudices (if you have any).
ESTABLISH YOUR NETWORK AND STAT IN TOUCH WITH YOUR COLLEGUES AND FRIENDS: once you have created your profile, the next step is to begin the process of networking. If you know that about someones profile, look it upon the search section. Invite this colleague of yours. It is suggested that invite those whom you trust and with whom you are ready to establish professional terms. With the help of your profile you can explore new job opportunities and also find new employees.
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