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Tips for Younger People Who Use LinkedIn*

In 2022, I’ve provided over a dozen trainings in which I’ve offered multiple tips for younger people who use LinkedIn. In case you didn’t know, in order to be able to have a LinkedIn account, 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 service.   Resources for Younger People Before creating a LinkedIn account, you might want [...]

By |2022-10-26T21:54:08-06:00October 26th, 2022|0 Comments

How to Find Influencers in Your Field and Relate with Them on LinkedIn

Have you ever wondered how to find influencers in your field and relate with them on LinkedIn? I’ll start with the second part of this question – how to relate with influencers on LinkedIn. Sandra Long, a Linked author, trainer and consultant, wrote an excellent article on this topic. In her article, “Show Interest to Build Relationships Via Linked: 3 Successful Steps,” she systemically provides very practical tips. Although her advice is directed toward building relationships in general, it also applies to approaching influencers. She groups her tips into three sections: Check their LinkedIn profile Do additional digital research Engage [...]

By |2022-09-30T18:52:08-06:00September 30th, 2022|0 Comments

Wondering Whether to Accept an Invite to Connect on LinkedIn?

Do you find yourself wondering whether to accept an invite to connect on LinkedIn? Developing criteria to guide you in this decision-making process can help you to streamline the time you put into it.   Deciding Who to Connect with on LinkedIn Everyone takes a slightly different approach regarding accepting LinkedIn invites. In general, I advise my clients to be selective about whom they connect with on LinkedIn. Here are some examples of criteria you can apply to this process: There’s a potential for a business relationship with this person. Or, if you are a job seeker, this person might [...]

By |2022-09-21T19:44:46-06:00September 21st, 2022|0 Comments

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

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

Five Ways to Engage with Your LinkedIn Connections

Enhance your LinkedIn experience by using these five ways to engage with your LinkedIn Connections. Too often we connect with people on LinkedIn and then simply ignore them. When you engage with your LinkedIn connections in a sincere, natural way, you are staying top of mind with them. They will appreciate you paying attention to their posts and business milestones, such as new jobs or work anniversaries.   Five Ways to Engage with Your LinkedIn Connections Congratulate them for their achievements Take time at least once a week to review your notifications section. When you see that a LinkedIn connection [...]

By |2022-04-07T21:40:41-06:00April 7th, 2022|2 Comments

Catch People’s Attention with Your LinkedIn Profile Headline

Do you catch people’s attention with your LinkedIn profile headline? As you craft your profile headline, brainstorm ways to catch people’s attention. Use words and phrases that will intrigue people and cause them to want to know more about you.   My Profile Headline I’ve changed my profile headline many times over the years that I’ve been on LinkedIn. Currently, my headline is “LinkedIn Trainer | LinkedIn Presenter | Baby Boomer Specialist | Business Owners | Job Seekers | Making Social Media Simple, Easy & Fun.” The two parts of this headline that are most attention-getting are “Baby Boomer Specialist” [...]

By |2022-03-24T20:14:13-06:00March 24th, 2022|0 Comments
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