LinkedIn Tips
How To Reply To LinkedIn Connection Requests From Strangers
Have you ever noticed that LinkedIn specifically encourages us to “Only invite people you know well and who know you”? Why? LinkedIn states it’s because those connections will: have access to people you know others may ask you about them and vice versa you’ll get updates on their activity And yet, LinkedIn’s infrastructure to vet…
Read More4 Simple Tricks To Feeling CONFIDENT About Telling Your Professional Story on LinkedIn
In addition to training professionals about how to use LinkedIn properly to connect & convert clients, I also interview, write and optimize LinkedIn profiles for executives. Interestingly, even the most successful executives have a hard time talking about their accomplishments. They don’t want to boast or brag. They don’t want to come across as being arrogant.…
Read MoreDear LinkedIn: Don’t try to be Facebook. Be the BEST business site you can possibly be.
Dear LinkedIn, I’ve been your friend, fan, follower and member for quite a few years now. I am so passionate about what you do, I also train businesses and write profiles for executives so they can develop a strong presence they can be proud of. You may not be the “sexiest” of all the channels,…
Read More4 Ways To Look Unprofessional On LinkedIn
Looking unprofessional on LinkedIn is a BIG faux pas. Particularly since LinkedIn is the world’s largest PROFESSIONAL network! Here are 4 ways you will look unprofessional on LinkedIn #1: POST A SELFIE Save the selfies for Instagram. Your photo is one of the very first impressions people see when they go to your profile. It’s not…
Read MoreEver Get LinkedIn Connection Requests From Strangers? Here’s How To Respond….
Personalizing each and every connection request on LinkedIn is my #1 tip. Not only does it start the conversation with your potential connection, but you’re also much more likely to be accepted into that person’s online “Rolodex”. We’ve all received connection requests from strangers. My belief is, we don’t exchange business cards without a conversation,…
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