Getting Ready for Your Linkened Profile
Getting Ready for Your Linkedin Profile
Most people get started on Linkedin in response to an invitation from someone who is already on Linkedin. They want to get started as soon as possible. Trying to get on to Linkedin as soon as possible can be a mistake.
I have found that by using some simple preparation steps before you actually create your profile, you can make this task easier and create a more effective profile. I suggest the following preparation steps be done before you create your Linked profile.
1. Have sitting in front of you the goals and purposes you have determine as your why for the Linkedin program.
2. Have available a resume of your business experiences and educational background. You will be referring to this in the creation of your profile.
3. Take some time to check out other profiles on Linkedin. See how people have constructed their profiles. Check out people who have a large number of connections. You can learn from these successful profiles.
4. Do a key word search on terms people are using to search for your type of business on the internet. If you have not done so, you can use the free Google key word search by going to: https://adwords.google.com/select/KeywordToolExternal. Create a list of the most commonly used search words and phrases and keep this list sitting in front of you. You will be incorporating these words into your profile to help the search engines find you.
5. Locate and have ready a professional photo of yourself. Linkedin is a social business networking program. You want a professional looking picture for your profile.
With these materials in front of you, you now have the ingredients for making a powerful profile.
To be continued, your comments are always welcome…
Al Hanzal
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