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How to Be Efficient with Your Time on LinkedIn

Many of my clients have asked me for tips on how to be efficient with their time on LinkedIn. I assure them that spending as little as 10 minutes once or twice a week is enough for most people.   Five Things to Do at Least Once a Week Review your pending invites and either accept or ignore them. A potential client or referral source could be inviting you to connect. If you aren’t sure if you want to connect with someone, click on “Manage.” Or if you have more than one pending invite, you will see “See all” and [...]

By |2022-09-14T19:47:10-06:00September 14th, 2022|0 Comments

Sharing Posts of a Personal Nature on LinkedIn

Sometimes clients ask me about whether sharing posts of a personal nature on LinkedIn is appropriate. In general, I find it perfectly acceptable to share personal posts on LinkedIn. In fact, some of my personal types of posts have generated more views and comments than any of my business-oriented posts. When that happens, I've featured those posts on my LinkedIn profile. Some Ideas for Sharing Personal Posts on LinkedIn Include a tip or other type of message in your post. Whenever possible, I make a point of including tips in my personal posts. For example, in a recent LinkedIn [...]

By |2022-08-25T13:37:05-06:00August 24th, 2022|0 Comments

Tips for Teens Who Use LinkedIn

Are you a teen who would like some tips about using LinkedIn? In order to be able to use LinkedIn, you must be at least 16 years old. As with other social media sites, you need to abide by the terms of service of LinkedIn. For example, you must use your real name, and you can have only one account on LinkedIn. Click here to learn more about LinkedIn’s terms of services.   Resources for Teens Using LinkedIn Before creating a LinkedIn account, you might want to ask a relative or friend to show you their LinkedIn account. Also, ask [...]

By |2022-08-10T21:23:42-06:00August 10th, 2022|0 Comments

Which Social Media Sites Are Best for Your Business?

Many of my business owner clients ask me which social media sites are best for them. There are many factors to take into consideration when answering this question. These factors can include the demographics of your clients, which sites they use, and which sites your competitors use. Another important factor is your level of comfort in using each major social media site.   Demographics of Your Clients The age range of your clients can be a major consideration. Over 20% of Facebook users are 55 and older, and this site is still popular with every age group except teenagers. Nearly [...]

By |2022-08-03T20:05:52-06:00August 3rd, 2022|0 Comments

Give Back to Your Business Community

Do you give back to your business community? The folks with Denver-based YellowDog, a design, print and marketing firm, do a terrific job of giving back! The picture at the top of this blog post includes (from left to right) Jennifer Gauerke, Creative Director and Partner with YellowDog, Jenny Mulligan, YellowDog's President, myself, and Cynthia Ord, Marketing Manager with YellowDog. YellowDog Hosts Canva Workshop Just recently, I had the good fortune of attending a fun and informative event hosted by this generous company. Over 40 people participated in an interactive workshop, “Canva and Cocktails,” led by Jenny Mulligan, the [...]

By |2022-07-28T21:08:57-06:00July 28th, 2022|0 Comments

5 Ways to Improve Your LinkedIn Profile to Land Your Next Job

Would you like to learn about 5 ways to improve your LinkedIn profile to land your next job? Employers regularly turn to LinkedIn to learn more about potential employees. Recruiters also rely on LinkedIn to find qualified job seekers to fill the positions available at the companies they serve. Along with providing tutoring and training for business owners on how to use LinkedIn effectively, I also do the same for job seekers. I've found that when job seekers update their profile sections in the ways I list below, they are more likely to land the job they want. In the [...]

By |2022-07-13T21:41:00-06:00July 13th, 2022|0 Comments

Celebrate Your Accomplishments on Social Media!

Do you celebrate your accomplishments on social media? You may feel that people will get annoyed and think of you as a braggart if you celebrate yourself. Instead, what I have experienced is that people will be happy for you and honor you for your accomplishments.   Joyce Graduates as a Member of the Leadership Jefferson County Class of 2022 In my June newsletter, my lead article was about my upcoming graduation as a member of the Leadership Jefferson County Class of 2022. This 10-month program was sponsored by the West Metro Chamber Foundation. It included a 1 ½-day retreat [...]

By |2022-06-16T22:33:14-06:00June 16th, 2022|0 Comments

Do You Do Your Best to Protect Your Privacy on Facebook and LinkedIn?

Do you do your best to protect your privacy on Facebook and LinkedIn? Many of my clients are worried about privacy when it comes to social media. All of us should periodically review our privacy and related settings for each of our social media sites. Taking this action will not only help to address privacy concerns, it will improve your overall experience with these sites.   Facebook Find your settings by clicking on the arrow to the right of the bell icon in your menu bar. Click on “Settings and Privacy” and then click on “Privacy.” In the “General Account” [...]

By |2022-06-02T14:06:41-06:00June 2nd, 2022|0 Comments

Your LinkedIn About Section is the Story of You

In my opinion, your LinkedIn About section is the story of you in the context of your career. Whether you are a business owner or a job seeker, the focus needs to be on the direction you are heading. Yet, people also want to know a bit of your back story to help them learn more about you. Do you tell your unique, compelling story in your LinkedIn About section? Be sure to use this section to its full advantage by sharing your story in a meaningful way. In her excellent book, “LinkedIn for Personal Branding: The Ultimate Guide,” Linked [...]

By |2022-05-26T20:34:52-06:00May 26th, 2022|2 Comments
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