You\'re on LinkedIn--woohoo! But are you utilizing its full capabilities? Test yourself here.

1. rebeccalpage@yahoo.com
Rebecca Page

2. Are you guilty
of not maximizing
its capabilities?

3.  Meeting new contacts in your field ?
 Learning about companies ?
 Following what and who people are
talking about ?

5.  Define your expertise
 Provide your value proposition
to employers
 Focus—Don’t be everything to
everyone
 Illustrate how you can solve
problems
 Stay focused throughout
entire profile

9.  Skills
 Awards
 Publications
 Projects
 Languages
 Volunteer

11.  Compelling, dynamic, conversational
 Include a SOAR story
Situation, Opportunity,
Action, Result
 Focus on 3 core skills
 View others’ summaries

12.  Use keywords
 Industry buzzwords & acronyms
 All sections searchable
headline, summary, specialties,
skills, career
 Customize url address
(your name only)
 Add Twitter, blog, website

13. Charge #6
No Recommendations
Have at least 3
Write and e-mail to contact
to avoid ―He’s a cool guy.‖

14.  People you’ve met in person
and online
 Personalize invites
I enjoyed meeting you at
SBA last night…

15. Charge #4
Not Linked to Social Media

16. Files – Presentations –
resume, papers, PowerPoints, pdfs
articles
Reading lists – Your Blog
books, journals
Latest news – Events
career or business

17. On the Go
 Allot a few — Mobile Apps !
minutes a day
 Provide status
updates to
stay fresh in In Office or Home
others’ minds — Outlook Inbox !

18. Charge #1
Selfish in the 1st Degree
 Provide your  Recommend others
expertise in  Introduce connections
groups —  Share / comment on
source questions others’ status or
 Talk to or e-mail resources
offline

19. Corrected
All ?
Rebecca Page
rebeccalpage@yahoo.co
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