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Networking on LinkedIn 101
The document provides an overview of LinkedIn networking, led by Oliver Schinkten, including tips for building a strong network and the benefits of networking. Key myths about LinkedIn are dispelled, emphasizing that it is not solely for job seekers and that proactive networking can lead to numerous opportunities. The agenda covers the definition of networking, reasons to network, and practical steps for improving one's LinkedIn profile and connections.
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Networking on LinkedIn 101
- 1. Networking on LinkedIn101 Oliver Schinkten | March 2018
- 2. Housekeeping • Everyone onthe line is muted • Q&A session to follow — please type questions in the Q&A box • A recording of the webinar and slides will be emailed to you • Please take survey 2
- 3. Today’s Host: OliverSchinkten Oliver Schinkten Staff Instructor at LinkedIn Oliver’s Courses: - Learning LinkedIn - Learning LinkedIn Recruiter - LinkedIn for Students - Digital Citizenship
- 4. Today’s agenda • What isa network? • Why network? • Networking tips • Q&A 4
- 5. Free LinkedIn courseavailable online • Course name: Learning LinkedIn • Step-by-step “how-to” guide for getting started on LinkedIn
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- 7. 1.LinkedIn is onlyfor people who are looking for jobs.
- 8. 2. The besttime to create a LinkedIn profile is when you need to look for a job.
- 9. 3. I don’tneed a network.
- 10. What is anetwork?
- 11. “Networking is adeliberate activity to build, reinforce and maintain relationships of trust with other people to further your goals.” - Andrew Hennigan 11
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- 13. People with astrong network get up to 13x more job opportunities 13
- 14. Benefits of anetwork • Stay up-to-date & informed • Questions & advice • Feedback • Collaborate • Potential clients • Job opportunities
- 15. 70% of peoplewere hired at a company where they had a connection 15
- 16. Benefits of anetwork 2nd degree 110,000 1st degree 645 3rd degree 4,000,000 • Adding connections 'unlocks' an exponential number of people. • “Friends of friends” that you can be introduced to, who may work at companies and industries you’re interested in.
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- 19. Identify and usekeywords 2. KEYWOR DS
- 20. Elaborate on workexperience 3.
- 21. Form a networkingstrategy 4. Identify who you want to connect with! Build a solid foundation - Friends & family - Co-workers (current and former) - Classmates (current and former)
- 22. Connect with peoplethat you know 5. You need solid foundational network to - Increase your credibility - Increase your reach
- 23. Use the Searchbar to expand your network 6. Once you have a solid base, you can reach out to others - Similar field - Similar position - Alumni - Work at a company you would like to work for - Potential clients or collaborators
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- 28. Consume and shareinfo 10.
- 29. Stay Active! • Share content •Create content • Give feedback • Join in on the conversations 29
- 30. 30 Feel free toreach out: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/oliverschinkten Twitter: @schink10 Free course: Learning LinkedIn
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