LinkedIn Presentation - GMCC
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This is a PowerPoint presentation given by Loren Foxx on May 17, 2011 for the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce.
LinkedIn Presentation - GMCC
- 1. 0 to 60 in... 60 minutes
- 2. Taking the Temperature of Social Media...Who is on:FacebookTwitter LinkedIn (well, we already know)The web?
- 3. What do you want to learn today?
- 4. I need 1 volunteerWalk up here and name a big companyWalk back to your seatWalk around the room and see if anyone knows anyone with that company.
- 5. What is LinkedIn?LinkedIn strengthens and extends your existing network of trusted contacts. LinkedIn is a networking tool that helps you discover inside connections to recommended job candidates, industry experts and business partners.
- 6. What About LinkedIn?100,000,000 employees on LinkedIn44% in United StatesBiggest growth: Brazil, Mexico, India, France73 of the top 100 Fortune 500 companies have posted jobs on LinkedInFacebook for people with jobs
- 7. Getting Started on LinkedInSetting Up a ProfileNameYour HeadlineZip CodeIndustryMaiden Name
- 8. You Complete MeEnsuring your profile is complete...You have a photoExecutive SummaryEducation3 Recent Positions3 Recommendations
- 9. PhotoYep, you need to have a photo.Its got to be youNot your dogNot your kidYou. And the work you, not the 5 to 9 you.
- 10. Executive SummaryShow some personalitySummarize your brandYour accomplishments and goalsWrite in first person if you want!Keywords will help you get found
- 11. Embrace Your PastEducationAll institutions youve gone to, even transfersHelps people find youYour majors/fields of study help people find youGroups for Institutions...
- 12. Embrace Your PastExperienceTell your storyAdd as many positions as possibleIt will automatically enter your company type slowlyDetails, details, details!!!
- 13. Recommendations?Wait, this isnt high school, is it?Solicit 3 friendsGet them to write something nice about youYou can (should) recommend them, tooMore is better, too!
- 14. Why does this matter?Profile Completeness why bother?Google #1 search for yourselfPeople look at this thingPeople will try to find you!This is your online resume.
- 16. EmployersHR ApplicationsScreening (making sure someones online resume matches print resume)Job Board (hiring employees)Finding qualified new hires in your fieldCompany Pages
- 17. Employees28% of millenials plan to seek work through LinkedIn 7% last year28% are using newspaper want ads 34% last yearSee where this is going?
- 18. EmployeesShhhh... Looking for your next jobMeeting peopleMaking yourself into a guruMaking a complete resumeShowing your skillsPassion vs. work/career
- 19. SalespeopleGetting inLearning more about a company or prospect to help make the sales experience warmerAsking tough questions to others in fieldFortune 500 App (just launched)Join Groups
- 20. How to be FoundSame tricks as resume, only different10 totally overused terms... extensive experience, innovative, motivated, results-oriented, dynamic, proven track record, team player, fast-paced, problem-solver, entrepreneurial get lost in the chatterPhoto in career contextAdd apps (TripIt), Fortune 500, AmazonGet active in groups
- 21. Average JoesConnect with old friendsLinkedIn Today news aggregatorWhat matters to those in your industryWhat are they sharing?What stories matter?StatsFun stuff (LinkedIn Maps, LinkedIn Swarm)
- 22. Ready to go?Loren Foxx (loren@wedu.com)Twitter - @lofoxxFacebook lofoxxLinkedIn lofoxxFoursquare - lofoxx