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Many Ways to be Gracious on LinkedIn

There are many ways to be gracious on LinkedIn, and people will truly appreciate you for doing so. These can range from the note you send to someone you hope to connect with to the comments you share. By way of background, unlike some, I often connect with people I haven’t met in real life. So, these tips come from that context.   Getting Connected By simply including a short note with your invitation to connect, you are being gracious. The recipient, especially if they are over 50, will be more receptive to connecting with you if you send a [...]

By |2019-11-19T22:12:36-07:00November 19th, 2019|0 Comments
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Value of Getting and Giving Recommendations on LinkedIn

Have you thought about the value of getting and giving recommendations on LinkedIn? Potential employers, clients and referral partners notice both those you receive and those you give. Yet, many people remain reluctant to ask for public recognition of their work. And some also hesitate to write a recommendation for someone else. Perhaps they don’t know how to ask for a recommendation. Or maybe they’re not sure what to say in one. Recommendations are vital ways to make your profile stand out. It’s one thing to say you’re great at something. It means a lot more when someone else attests [...]

By |2019-11-02T22:53:39-06:00November 2nd, 2019|0 Comments
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Removing Connections and Blocking People on LinkedIn

People often ask me about removing connections and blocking people on LinkedIn. There are many reasons for people to bring up these matters. For example, sometimes you might grow apart from people and no longer have an interest in them. So, you decide to remove them as a connection. Or the person may be a competitor of yours. Many people choose not to connect with others who are direct competitors of theirs. Blocking can be an option if a connection or a someone inviting you to connect comes across as too pushy and annoying.     Removing a LinkedIn Connection [...]

By |2019-10-22T22:42:23-06:00October 22nd, 2019|9 Comments
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Effectively Managing Pending LinkedIn Connection Requests

Do you struggle with effectively managing pending LinkedIn connection requests?  Many of my clients do.   To Connect or Not to Connect? Everyone takes a slightly different approach. In general, I advise my clients to be very selective. Here are some examples of criteria you can apply: You can see a potential business relationship with this person. The two of you are part of the same professional, business, or community organization. This person is a current or former co-worker, business colleague, client, or vendor. You met this person at a networking function and hit it off. You know them from [...]

By |2019-09-23T20:45:49-06:00September 23rd, 2019|0 Comments
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Use LinkedIn Before, During and After a Conference

Have you thought to use LinkedIn before, during and after a conference you attend? Recently, I attended the 2019 Toastmasters International Convention, held right here in the Denver area. This event was attended by over 2,000 people from all around the world. I found LinkedIn to be very handy before, during and after this conference. For those not familiar with Toastmasters, it’s the premier organization for helping people improve their communication and leadership skills. Learn more about the organization and the many benefits of membership at www.toastmasters.org.   Use LinkedIn Before the Conference Post about whatever you’re planning to attend. [...]

By |2019-08-28T07:40:40-06:00August 28th, 2019|0 Comments
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Brainstorm with Others When Updating Your LinkedIn Profile

If you brainstorm with others when updating your LinkedIn profile, you will come up with more ideas for improving your LinkedIn presence. If you find it hard to get motivated to make updates, consider making it a collaborative process. You might get some terrific ideas from a friend or colleague. And you can give them suggestions that they may not have thought of on their own. Recently, I conducted a two-hour training for the staff of a nonprofit organization here in the Denver area. The woman who selected me do to the training recommended that I add some interactive activities. [...]

By |2019-08-13T22:42:19-06:00August 13th, 2019|0 Comments
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Use LinkedIn to Promote Your Organizations You Support

Have you thought to use LinkedIn to promote your organizations you support? Many people think of Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter when it comes to promoting these organizations. In addition, LinkedIn offers many opportunities to spread the word about your organizations.   How to Use LinkedIn to Promote an Organization If you’re a member of the Board, be sure to include that information in the experience section of your profiles. Positions in this section get more attention than those in the volunteer experience section. As a result of this attention,  more people will see "job changes" you make within the organization. [...]

By |2019-07-23T13:00:21-06:00July 23rd, 2019|0 Comments
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Pros and Cons of Announcing Job Changes on LinkedIn

There are certainly pros and cons of announcing job changes on LinkedIn. Have you thought about the possible repercussions of announcing job changes on LinkedIn? Perhaps you didn’t know that you have the option to announce or not. Many of my clients prefer not to announce job changes or other changes they have made to their profile. They simply don't see a need to let their connections know about these changes. Most of the time, I choose this option as well. Yet, there can be benefits to sharing these changes, especially a change of job or position. Recently, I was [...]

By |2019-07-16T22:54:35-06:00July 16th, 2019|0 Comments
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Use Filters to Enhance Your LinkedIn Searching Experience

Do you use filters to enhance your LinkedIn searching experience? Using filters narrows your search results. With fewer people to look through, you can find the kinds of people you are looking for more quickly.   How to Find Filters Let’s say I want to get to know more business coaches in the Denver area. I type the words “business coach” into the search box and scroll down to the bottom of what LinkedIn shows me. Then, I click on the words “search for all results for business coach.” The filter “tabs” available to people with a free account are: [...]

By |2019-05-31T09:16:36-06:00May 31st, 2019|0 Comments
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Job Seekers: Are You Making the Most of LinkedIn?

Here’s a question I often ask of job seekers: Are you using all the relevant features of LinkedIn? Even in a strong economy with low unemployment rates, job seekers can still have challenges. Effective use of LinkedIn can increase the likelihood of landing the job you want. Your profile and several other features can really help – if you use them to your best advantage.   Maximizing Your LinkedIn Profile as Job Seeker Photo. Be sure it’s an up-to-date head shot in which you are dressed as you would be for an interview. Headline. Recruiters suggest avoiding the words “seeking [...]

By |2019-05-14T22:36:47-06:00May 14th, 2019|0 Comments
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