LinkedIn profiles, how to use them, how to market yourself, how to network
“A professional online presence is needed for – well, any kind of career opportunity, whether it be a new job, speaking engagement or collaboration” (Shin, 2014). LinkedIn has become one of the best ways to market yourself or find good people for your business. Taking the time to do all of the right things on LinkedIn can increase your online presence and help build your professional brand. People in all levels of employment, self-employment and recruitment are using LinkedIn today. This article will cover how to use LinkedIn profiles, how to market your LinkedIn profile and how to network your LinkedIn profile.
Since LinkedIn's creation in 2003, it has grown to have over 300 million users. Unfortunately, all of its users do not use it to its full potential. Some reasons LinkedIn in not used for all it has to offer is that users may not know how it is used by others, they do not know what to use it for or do not see the point to do more than fill out the resume section. In today's employment world most employers at least take a look at your LinkedIn profile. Some go even as far as hiring or not hiring based on what they find there.
Since LinkedIn has become so important to have a LinkedIn profile, one done right will only help you find what you are looking for or be found. A few simple things can help you use LinkedIn more efficiently. You should create a visual appealing profile, complete all of the sections provided, grow your network and stay active. Here we will cover creating a visual appealing profile, which is the easiest item to accomplish. More information on creating a visual appealing profile and the others can be found at (Shin, 2014) and (Doyle, 2014).
All you need is basic information to be part of the LinkedIn professional network. After your profile has been created it needs to be more appealing. The first thing to do is to take a professional looking headshot. The headshot should be taken from the sternum up. One of my professors in college, Dr. Caires, said “we do not like to see just a floating head”. Nest you need to fill in your headline with something creative. Besides your photo the headline is the first two things people see when they visit your site. You can use keywords or popular industry terms, but it should contain your current employment status for sure.
When you are done completing your profile, you need to market it to the world. You are your greatest advocate when it comes to getting the most out of what LinkedIn has to offer. There are few simple steps to follow to market your profile also. They consist of layering your keywords, stripping out the clutter, reintroducing your personality, add LinkedIn to your email signature and make sure you mention your other online artifacts. You can also take your marketing offline and make add your LinkedIn profile to your business cards or make what is called a LinkedIn T-shirt.
In the interest of keeping this short we will only cover layering your keywords. Further reading can be done at (Haden, 2011) and (Swallow, 2013). If you are unaware, keywords are how you get found on LinkedIn. First your headline should have the most important keywords in it. After you are done with the headline move down your site and fill in the rest. Do not confuse most searched with most important. Some search engines can detect overuse of keywords. This overuse is called “stuffing”. Stuffing is defined as “cramming as many instances of a phrase into your site as possible in hopes of achieving a higher ranking” (Elad, 2014).
In addition to marketing your LinkedIn profile it needs to be networked. Some people refer to your how many connections you have to be a Connectability Quotient or CQ. In order to increase your CQ you can join groups, connecting with people you know and also people they know. To increase your CQ offline, you can attend live events, help others find opportunities or answer questions.
Obviously the simplest way to grow your network is to connect with people you know and trust. Once that has been completed, you should join as many groups as you can. Groups are a great way to increase your CQ. Further reading can be done at (Canedella, 2013). These groups can be an extension of your associations. Some people start with groups they can easily associate with. For example, any school you have attended or graduated from most likely has a group. You can also join groups that you volunteer at, an organization you belong to, a place you work or a place you want to work.
You should not just join the group you should also be active and contribute to discussions taking place there. Unless you are very well-versed in the topic, you should be a fly on the wall at first. This allows you to avoid embarrassing comments or being proved wrong in front of people you are trying to impress. Most groups have rhetoric of how the conversations in the group flow and after you are aware of how they communicate you should be a successful participant.
In conclusion, LinkedIn is the greatest social media stage for everyone looking to network professionally. There are simple techniques to make your profile stand out and are very important. “Members with complete profiles are 40x more likely to receive opportunities through LinkedIn” (LinkedIn, 2013). Adding the appropriate amount of keywords in your profile will allow you to be found. You never know who you will meet while networking yourself. Get your LinkedIn profile completed today!

References
Canedella, M. (2013, July 30). Networking. Retrieved from How to Build and Nurture a LinkedIn Profile Network: http://www.theladders.com/career-advice/how-to-build-nurture-linkedin-profile-network
Doyle, A. (2014, May 21). About.com. Retrieved from How to Use Your LinkedIn Profile as a Resume: http://jobsearch.about.com/od/networking/a/linkedinprofile.htm
Elad, J. (2014, February 16). For Dummies: Making Everything Easier. Retrieved from How to Beef-Up Your LinkedIn Profile to Market Yourself: http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/how-to-beefup-your-linkedin-profile-to-market-your.html
Haden, J. (2011, December 13). Inc.com. Retrieved from 6 Steps to a More Marketable LinkedIn Profile: http://www.inc.com/jeff-haden/how-to-market-yourself-with-linkedin-profile-6-steps.html
LinkedIn. (2013, October 17). How to Network on LinkedIn. Retrieved from Get connected and get your career going: http://university.linkedin.com/content/dam/university/global/en_US/site/pdf/TipSheet_NetworkingonLinkedIn.pdf
Shin, L. (2014, June 26). Forbes. Retrieved from How To Use LinkedIn: 5 Smart Steps To Career Success: http://www.forbes.com/sites/laurashin/2014/06/26/how-to-use-linkedin-5-smart-steps-to-career-success/
Swallow, E. (2013, September 9). Open Forum. Retrieved from 8 Creative Ways to Promote Your LinkedIn Profile: https://www.americanexpress.com/us/small-business/openforum/articles/8-creative-ways-to-promote-your-linkedin-profile/

LinkedIn profiles, how to use them, how to market yourself, how to network
“A professional online presence is needed for – well, any kind of career opportunity, whether it be a new job, speaking engagement or collaboration” (Shin, 2014).¹ LinkedIn has become one of the best ways to market yourself or find good people for your business.¹ Taking the time to do all of the right things on LinkedIn can increase your online presence and help build your professional brand.¹ People in all levels of employment, self-employment and recruitment are using LinkedIn today.¹ This article will cover how to use LinkedIn profiles, how to market your LinkedIn profile and how to network your LinkedIn profile.
¹ Since LinkedIn's creation in 2003, it has grown to have over 300 million users. Unfortunately, all of its users do not use it to its full potential. Some reasons LinkedIn in not used for all it has to offer is that users may not know how it is used by others, they do not know what to use it for or do not see the point to do more than fill out the resume section. In today's employment world most employers at least take a look at your LinkedIn profile. Some go even as far as hiring or not hiring based on what they find there.
Since LinkedIn has become so important to have a LinkedIn profile, one done right will only help you find what you are looking for or be found. A few simple things can help you use LinkedIn more efficiently. You should create a visual appealing profile, complete all of the sections provided, grow your network and stay active. Here we will cover creating a visual appealing profile, which is the easiest item to accomplish. More information on creating a visual appealing profile and the others can be found at (Shin, 2014) and (Doyle, 2014).
All you need is basic information to be part of the LinkedIn professional network. After your profile has been created it needs to be more appealing. The first thing to do is to take a professional looking headshot. The headshot should be taken from the sternum up. One of my professors in college, Dr. Caires, said “we do not like to see just a floating head”. Nest you need to fill in your headline with something creative. Besides your photo the headline is the first two things people see when they visit your site. You can use keywords or popular industry terms, but it should contain your current employment status for sure.
When you are done completing your profile, you need to market it to the world. You are your greatest advocate when it comes to getting the most out of what LinkedIn has to offer. There are few simple steps to follow to market your profile also. They consist of layering your keywords, stripping out the clutter, reintroducing your personality, add LinkedIn to your email signature and make sure you mention your other online artifacts. You can also take your marketing offline and make add your LinkedIn profile to your business cards or make what is called a LinkedIn T-shirt.
In the interest of keeping this short we will only cover layering your keywords. Further reading can be done at (Haden, 2011) and (Swallow, 2013). If you are unaware, keywords are how you get found on LinkedIn. First your headline should have the most important keywords in it. After you are done with the headline move down your site and fill in the rest. Do not confuse most searched with most important. Some search engines can detect overuse of keywords. This overuse is called “stuffing”. Stuffing is defined as “cramming as many instances of a phrase into your site as possible in hopes of achieving a higher ranking” (Elad, 2014).
In addition to marketing your LinkedIn profile it needs to be networked. Some people refer to your how many connections you have to be a Connectability Quotient or CQ. In order to increase your CQ you can join groups, connecting with people you know and also people they know. To increase your CQ offline, you can attend live events, help others find opportunities or answer questions.
Obviously the simplest way to grow your network is to connect with people you know and trust. Once that has been completed, you should join as many groups as you can. Groups are a great way to increase your CQ. Further reading can be done at (Canedella, 2013). These groups can be an extension of your associations. Some people start with groups they can easily associate with. For example, any school you have attended or graduated from most likely has a group. You can also join groups that you volunteer at, an organization you belong to, a place you work or a place you want to work.
You should not just join the group you should also be active and contribute to discussions taking place there. Unless you are very well-versed in the topic, you should be a fly on the wall at first. This allows you to avoid embarrassing comments or being proved wrong in front of people you are trying to impress. Most groups have rhetoric of how the conversations in the group flow and after you are aware of how they communicate you should be a successful participant.
In conclusion, LinkedIn is the greatest social media stage for everyone looking to network professionally. There are simple techniques to make your profile stand out and are very important. “Members with complete profiles are 40x more likely to receive opportunities through LinkedIn” (LinkedIn, 2013). Adding the appropriate amount of keywords in your profile will allow you to be found. You never know who you will meet while networking yourself. Get your LinkedIn profile completed today!

References
Canedella, M. (2013, July 30). Networking. Retrieved from How to Build and Nurture a LinkedIn Profile Network: http://www.theladders.com/career-advice/how-to-build-nurture-linkedin-profile-network
Doyle, A. (2014, May 21). About.com. Retrieved from How to Use Your LinkedIn Profile as a Resume: http://jobsearch.about.com/od/networking/a/linkedinprofile.htm
Elad, J. (2014, February 16). For Dummies: Making Everything Easier. Retrieved from How to Beef-Up Your LinkedIn Profile to Market Yourself: http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/how-to-beefup-your-linkedin-profile-to-market-your.html
Haden, J. (2011, December 13). Inc.com. Retrieved from 6 Steps to a More Marketable LinkedIn Profile: http://www.inc.com/jeff-haden/how-to-market-yourself-with-linkedin-profile-6-steps.html
LinkedIn. (2013, October 17). How to Network on LinkedIn. Retrieved from Get connected and get your career going: http://university.linkedin.com/content/dam/university/global/en_US/site/pdf/TipSheet_NetworkingonLinkedIn.pdf
Shin, L. (2014, June 26). Forbes. Retrieved from How To Use LinkedIn: 5 Smart Steps To Career Success: http://www.forbes.com/sites/laurashin/2014/06/26/how-to-use-linkedin-5-smart-steps-to-career-success/
Swallow, E. (2013, September 9). Open Forum. Retrieved from 8 Creative Ways to Promote Your LinkedIn Profile: https://www.americanexpress.com/us/small-business/openforum/articles/8-creative-ways-to-promote-your-linkedin-profile/

• ¹Is this part of the essay your introduction? In your introduction, you should capture the reader's interest, provide background information about your topic, and present your thesis sentence. Look in the Writer's Handbook for ways to improve your introduction.

LinkedIn profiles, how to use them, how to market yourself, how to network
“A professional online presence is needed for – well, any kind of career opportunity, whether it be a new job, speaking engagement or collaboration” (Shin, 2014). LinkedIn has become one of the best ways to market yourself or find good people for your business. Taking the time to do all of the right things on LinkedIn can increase your online presence and help build your professional brand. People in all levels of employment, self-employment and recruitment are using LinkedIn today. This article will cover how to use LinkedIn profiles, how to market your LinkedIn profile and how to network your LinkedIn profile.
Since LinkedIn's creation in 2003, it has grown to have over 300 million users.¹ Unfortunately, all of its users do not use it to its full potential. Some reasons LinkedIn in not used for all it has to offer is that users may not know how it is used by others, they do not know what to use it for or do not see the point to do more than fill out the resume section. In today's employment world most employers at least take a look at your LinkedIn profile. Some go even as far as hiring or not hiring based on what they find there.
Since LinkedIn has become so important to have a LinkedIn profile, one done right will only help you find what you are looking for or be found.¹ A few simple things can help you use LinkedIn more efficiently. You should create a visual appealing profile, complete all of the sections provided, grow your network and stay active. Here we will cover creating a visual appealing profile, which is the easiest item to accomplish. More information on creating a visual appealing profile and the others can be found at (Shin, 2014) and (Doyle, 2014).
All you need is basic information to be part of the LinkedIn professional network.¹ After your profile has been created it needs to be more appealing. The first thing to do is to take a professional looking headshot. The headshot should be taken from the sternum up. One of my professors in college, Dr. Caires, said “we do not like to see just a floating head”. Nest you need to fill in your headline with something creative. Besides your photo the headline is the first two things people see when they visit your site. You can use keywords or popular industry terms, but it should contain your current employment status for sure.
When you are done completing your profile, you need to market it to the world.¹ You are your greatest advocate when it comes to getting the most out of what LinkedIn has to offer. There are few simple steps to follow to market your profile also. They consist of layering your keywords, stripping out the clutter, reintroducing your personality, add LinkedIn to your email signature and make sure you mention your other online artifacts. You can also take your marketing offline and make add your LinkedIn profile to your business cards or make what is called a LinkedIn T-shirt.
In the interest of keeping this short we will only cover layering your keywords.¹ Further reading can be done at (Haden, 2011) and (Swallow, 2013). If you are unaware, keywords are how you get found on LinkedIn. First your headline should have the most important keywords in it. After you are done with the headline move down your site and fill in the rest. Do not confuse most searched with most important. Some search engines can detect overuse of keywords. This overuse is called “stuffing”. Stuffing is defined as “cramming as many instances of a phrase into your site as possible in hopes of achieving a higher ranking” (Elad, 2014).
In addition to marketing your LinkedIn profile it needs to be networked. Some people refer to your how many connections you have to be a Connectability Quotient or CQ. In order to increase your CQ you can join groups, connecting with people you know and also people they know. To increase your CQ offline, you can attend live events, help others find opportunities or answer questions.
Obviously the simplest way to grow your network is to connect with people you know and trust.¹ Once that has been completed, you should join as many groups as you can. Groups are a great way to increase your CQ. Further reading can be done at (Canedella, 2013). These groups can be an extension of your associations. Some people start with groups they can easily associate with. For example, any school you have attended or graduated from most likely has a group. You can also join groups that you volunteer at, an organization you belong to, a place you work or a place you want to work.
You should not just join the group you should also be active and contribute to discussions taking place there. Unless you are very well-versed in the topic, you should be a fly on the wall at first. This allows you to avoid embarrassing comments or being proved wrong in front of people you are trying to impress. Most groups have rhetoric of how the conversations in the group flow and after you are aware of how they communicate you should be a successful participant.
In conclusion, LinkedIn is the greatest social media stage for everyone looking to network professionally. There are simple techniques to make your profile stand out and are very important. “Members with complete profiles are 40x more likely to receive opportunities through LinkedIn” (LinkedIn, 2013). Adding the appropriate amount of keywords in your profile will allow you to be found. You never know who you will meet while networking yourself. Get your LinkedIn profile completed today!

References
Canedella, M. (2013, July 30). Networking. Retrieved from How to Build and Nurture a LinkedIn Profile Network: http://www.theladders.com/career-advice/how-to-build-nurture-linkedin-profile-network
Doyle, A. (2014, May 21). About.com. Retrieved from How to Use Your LinkedIn Profile as a Resume: http://jobsearch.about.com/od/networking/a/linkedinprofile.htm
Elad, J. (2014, February 16). For Dummies: Making Everything Easier. Retrieved from How to Beef-Up Your LinkedIn Profile to Market Yourself: http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/how-to-beefup-your-linkedin-profile-to-market-your.html
Haden, J. (2011, December 13). Inc.com. Retrieved from 6 Steps to a More Marketable LinkedIn Profile: http://www.inc.com/jeff-haden/how-to-market-yourself-with-linkedin-profile-6-steps.html
LinkedIn. (2013, October 17). How to Network on LinkedIn. Retrieved from Get connected and get your career going: http://university.linkedin.com/content/dam/university/global/en_US/site/pdf/TipSheet_NetworkingonLinkedIn.pdf
Shin, L. (2014, June 26). Forbes. Retrieved from How To Use LinkedIn: 5 Smart Steps To Career Success: http://www.forbes.com/sites/laurashin/2014/06/26/how-to-use-linkedin-5-smart-steps-to-career-success/
Swallow, E. (2013, September 9). Open Forum. Retrieved from 8 Creative Ways to Promote Your LinkedIn Profile: https://www.americanexpress.com/us/small-business/openforum/articles/8-creative-ways-to-promote-your-linkedin-profile/

• ¹Criterion has identified three or more main ideas in your essay. Do these ideas support the thesis statement of your essay? Do you use examples, explanations, and details to support and extend your main ideas? Does everything connect back to your thesis statement? Look in the Writer's Handbook for ways to develop main ideas.

LinkedIn profiles, how to use them, how to market yourself, how to network
“A professional online presence is needed for – well, any kind of career opportunity, whether it be a new job, speaking engagement or collaboration” (Shin, 2014). LinkedIn has become one of the best ways to market yourself or find good people for your business. Taking the time to do all of the right things on LinkedIn can increase your online presence and help build your professional brand. People in all levels of employment, self-employment and recruitment are using LinkedIn today. This article will cover how to use LinkedIn profiles, how to market your LinkedIn profile and how to network your LinkedIn profile.
Since LinkedIn's creation in 2003, it has grown to have over 300 million users. Unfortunately, all of its users do not use it to its full potential.¹ Some reasons LinkedIn in not used for all it has to offer is that users may not know how it is used by others, they do not know what to use it for or do not see the point to do more than fill out the resume section.¹ In today's employment world most employers at least take a look at your LinkedIn profile.¹ Some go even as far as hiring or not hiring based on what they find there.
¹ Since LinkedIn has become so important to have a LinkedIn profile, one done right will only help you find what you are looking for or be found. A few simple things can help you use LinkedIn more efficiently.¹ You should create a visual appealing profile, complete all of the sections provided, grow your network and stay active.¹ Here we will cover creating a visual appealing profile, which is the easiest item to accomplish.¹ More information on creating a visual appealing profile and the others can be found at (Shin, 2014) and (Doyle, 2014).¹
All you need is basic information to be part of the LinkedIn professional network. After your profile has been created it needs to be more appealing.¹ The first thing to do is to take a professional looking headshot.¹ The headshot should be taken from the sternum up.¹ One of my professors in college, Dr. Caires, said “we do not like to see just a floating head”.¹ Nest you need to fill in your headline with something creative.¹ Besides your photo the headline is the first two things people see when they visit your site.¹ You can use keywords or popular industry terms, but it should contain your current employment status for sure.
¹ When you are done completing your profile, you need to market it to the world. You are your greatest advocate when it comes to getting the most out of what LinkedIn has to offer.¹ There are few simple steps to follow to market your profile also.¹ They consist of layering your keywords, stripping out the clutter, reintroducing your personality, add LinkedIn to your email signature and make sure you mention your other online artifacts.¹ You can also take your marketing offline and make add your LinkedIn profile to your business cards or make what is called a LinkedIn T-shirt.
¹ In the interest of keeping this short we will only cover layering your keywords. Further reading can be done at (Haden, 2011) and (Swallow, 2013).¹ If you are unaware, keywords are how you get found on LinkedIn.¹ First your headline should have the most important keywords in it.¹ After you are done with the headline move down your site and fill in the rest.¹ Do not confuse most searched with most important.¹ Some search engines can detect overuse of keywords.¹ This overuse is called “stuffing”.¹ Stuffing is defined as “cramming as many instances of a phrase into your site as possible in hopes of achieving a higher ranking” (Elad, 2014).
¹ In addition to marketing your LinkedIn profile it needs to be networked.¹ Some people refer to your how many connections you have to be a Connectability Quotient or CQ.¹ In order to increase your CQ you can join groups, connecting with people you know and also people they know.¹ To increase your CQ offline, you can attend live events, help others find opportunities or answer questions.¹
Obviously the simplest way to grow your network is to connect with people you know and trust. Once that has been completed, you should join as many groups as you can.¹ Groups are a great way to increase your CQ.¹ Further reading can be done at (Canedella, 2013).¹ These groups can be an extension of your associations.¹ Some people start with groups they can easily associate with.¹ For example, any school you have attended or graduated from most likely has a group.¹ You can also join groups that you volunteer at, an organization you belong to, a place you work or a place you want to work.
¹ You should not just join the group you should also be active and contribute to discussions taking place there.¹ Unless you are very well-versed in the topic, you should be a fly on the wall at first.¹ This allows you to avoid embarrassing comments or being proved wrong in front of people you are trying to impress.¹ Most groups have rhetoric of how the conversations in the group flow and after you are aware of how they communicate you should be a successful participant.
¹ In conclusion, LinkedIn is the greatest social media stage for everyone looking to network professionally.¹ There are simple techniques to make your profile stand out and are very important.¹ “Members with complete profiles are 40x more likely to receive opportunities through LinkedIn” (LinkedIn, 2013).¹ Adding the appropriate amount of keywords in your profile will allow you to be found.¹ You never know who you will meet while networking yourself.¹ Get your LinkedIn profile completed today!
¹
References
Canedella, M. (2013, July 30). Networking. Retrieved from How to Build and Nurture a LinkedIn Profile Network: http://www.theladders.com/career-advice/how-to-build-nurture-linkedin-profile-network
Doyle, A. (2014, May 21). About.com. Retrieved from How to Use Your LinkedIn Profile as a Resume: http://jobsearch.about.com/od/networking/a/linkedinprofile.htm
Elad, J. (2014, February 16). For Dummies: Making Everything Easier. Retrieved from How to Beef-Up Your LinkedIn Profile to Market Yourself: http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/how-to-beefup-your-linkedin-profile-to-market-your.html
Haden, J. (2011, December 13). Inc.com. Retrieved from 6 Steps to a More Marketable LinkedIn Profile: http://www.inc.com/jeff-haden/how-to-market-yourself-with-linkedin-profile-6-steps.html
LinkedIn. (2013, October 17). How to Network on LinkedIn. Retrieved from Get connected and get your career going: http://university.linkedin.com/content/dam/university/global/en_US/site/pdf/TipSheet_NetworkingonLinkedIn.pdf
Shin, L. (2014, June 26). Forbes. Retrieved from How To Use LinkedIn: 5 Smart Steps To Career Success: http://www.forbes.com/sites/laurashin/2014/06/26/how-to-use-linkedin-5-smart-steps-to-career-success/
Swallow, E. (2013, September 9). Open Forum. Retrieved from 8 Creative Ways to Promote Your LinkedIn Profile: https://www.americanexpress.com/us/small-business/openforum/articles/8-creative-ways-to-promote-your-linkedin-profile/

• ¹Criterion has identified three or more supporting ideas in this paragraph. Do these ideas support the topic sentence of your paragraph? Use examples, explanations, and details to support and extend your main ideas. Look in the Writer's Handbook for ways to develop supporting ideas.

LinkedIn profiles, how to use them, how to market yourself, how to network
“A professional online presence is needed for – well, any kind of career opportunity, whether it be a new job, speaking engagement or collaboration” (Shin, 2014). LinkedIn has become one of the best ways to market yourself or find good people for your business. Taking the time to do all of the right things on LinkedIn can increase your online presence and help build your professional brand. People in all levels of employment, self-employment and recruitment are using LinkedIn today. This article will cover how to use LinkedIn profiles, how to market your LinkedIn profile and how to network your LinkedIn profile.
Since LinkedIn's creation in 2003, it has grown to have over 300 million users. Unfortunately, all of its users do not use it to its full potential. Some reasons LinkedIn in not used for all it has to offer is that users may not know how it is used by others, they do not know what to use it for or do not see the point to do more than fill out the resume section. In today's employment world most employers at least take a look at your LinkedIn profile. Some go even as far as hiring or not hiring based on what they find there.
Since LinkedIn has become so important to have a LinkedIn profile, one done right will only help you find what you are looking for or be found. A few simple things can help you use LinkedIn more efficiently. You should create a visual appealing profile, complete all of the sections provided, grow your network and stay active. Here we will cover creating a visual appealing profile, which is the easiest item to accomplish. More information on creating a visual appealing profile and the others can be found at (Shin, 2014) and (Doyle, 2014).
All you need is basic information to be part of the LinkedIn professional network. After your profile has been created it needs to be more appealing. The first thing to do is to take a professional looking headshot. The headshot should be taken from the sternum up. One of my professors in college, Dr. Caires, said “we do not like to see just a floating head”. Nest you need to fill in your headline with something creative. Besides your photo the headline is the first two things people see when they visit your site. You can use keywords or popular industry terms, but it should contain your current employment status for sure.
When you are done completing your profile, you need to market it to the world. You are your greatest advocate when it comes to getting the most out of what LinkedIn has to offer. There are few simple steps to follow to market your profile also. They consist of layering your keywords, stripping out the clutter, reintroducing your personality, add LinkedIn to your email signature and make sure you mention your other online artifacts. You can also take your marketing offline and make add your LinkedIn profile to your business cards or make what is called a LinkedIn T-shirt.
In the interest of keeping this short we will only cover layering your keywords. Further reading can be done at (Haden, 2011) and (Swallow, 2013). If you are unaware, keywords are how you get found on LinkedIn. First your headline should have the most important keywords in it. After you are done with the headline move down your site and fill in the rest. Do not confuse most searched with most important. Some search engines can detect overuse of keywords. This overuse is called “stuffing”. Stuffing is defined as “cramming as many instances of a phrase into your site as possible in hopes of achieving a higher ranking” (Elad, 2014).
In addition to marketing your LinkedIn profile it needs to be networked. Some people refer to your how many connections you have to be a Connectability Quotient or CQ. In order to increase your CQ you can join groups, connecting with people you know and also people they know. To increase your CQ offline, you can attend live events, help others find opportunities or answer questions.
Obviously the simplest way to grow your network is to connect with people you know and trust. Once that has been completed, you should join as many groups as you can. Groups are a great way to increase your CQ. Further reading can be done at (Canedella, 2013). These groups can be an extension of your associations. Some people start with groups they can easily associate with. For example, any school you have attended or graduated from most likely has a group. You can also join groups that you volunteer at, an organization you belong to, a place you work or a place you want to work.
You should not just join the group you should also be active and contribute to discussions taking place there. Unless you are very well-versed in the topic, you should be a fly on the wall at first. This allows you to avoid embarrassing comments or being proved wrong in front of people you are trying to impress. Most groups have rhetoric of how the conversations in the group flow and after you are aware of how they communicate you should be a successful participant.
In conclusion, LinkedIn is the greatest social media stage for everyone looking to network professionally. There are simple techniques to make your profile stand out and are very important. “Members with complete profiles are 40x more likely to receive opportunities through LinkedIn” (LinkedIn, 2013). Adding the appropriate amount of keywords in your profile will allow you to be found. You never know who you will meet while networking yourself. Get your LinkedIn profile completed today!

References
Canedella, M. (2013, July 30).¹ Networking.¹ Retrieved from How to Build and Nurture a LinkedIn Profile Network: http://www.theladders.com/career-advice/how-to-build-nurture-linkedin-profile-network
Doyle, A. (2014, May 21).¹ About.¹com.¹ Retrieved from How to Use Your LinkedIn Profile as a Resume: http://jobsearch.about.com/od/networking/a/linkedinprofile.htm
Elad, J. (2014, February 16).¹ For Dummies: Making Everything Easier.¹ Retrieved from How to Beef-Up Your LinkedIn Profile to Market Yourself: http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/how-to-beefup-your-linkedin-profile-to-market-your.html
Haden, J. (2011, December 13).¹ Inc.com.¹ Retrieved from 6 Steps to a More Marketable LinkedIn Profile: http://www.inc.com/jeff-haden/how-to-market-yourself-with-linkedin-profile-6-steps.html
LinkedIn.¹ (2013, October 17).¹ How to Network on LinkedIn.¹ Retrieved from Get connected and get your career going: http://university.linkedin.com/content/dam/university/global/en_US/site/pdf/TipSheet_NetworkingonLinkedIn.pdf
Shin, L. (2014, June 26).¹ Forbes.¹ Retrieved from How To Use LinkedIn: 5 Smart Steps To Career Success: http://www.forbes.com/sites/laurashin/2014/06/26/how-to-use-linkedin-5-smart-steps-to-career-success/
Swallow, E. (2013, September 9).¹ Open Forum.¹ Retrieved from 8 Creative Ways to Promote Your LinkedIn Profile: https://www.americanexpress.com/us/small-business/openforum/articles/8-creative-ways-to-promote-your-linkedin-profile/

• ¹Is this part of the essay your conclusion? A conclusion reminds the reader about your thesis, stresses the importance of the ideas you have developed, and leaves the reader with thought-provoking ideas. The Writer's Handbook can provide ideas for improving your conclusion.

LinkedIn profiles, how to use them, how to market yourself, how to network
“A professional online presence is needed for – well, any kind of career opportunity, whether it be a new job, speaking engagement or collaboration” (Shin, 2014). LinkedIn has become one of the best ways to market yourself or find good people for your business. Taking the time to do all of the right things on LinkedIn can increase your online presence and help build your professional brand. People in all levels of employment, self-employment and recruitment are using LinkedIn today. This article will cover how to use LinkedIn profiles, how to market your LinkedIn profile and how to network your LinkedIn profile.
Since LinkedIn's creation in 2003, it has grown to have over 300 million users. Unfortunately¹, all of its users do not use it to its full potential. Some reasons LinkedIn in not used for all it has to offer is that users may not know how it is used by others, they do not know what to use it for or do not see the point to do more than fill out the resume section. In today's employment world most employers at least take a look at your LinkedIn profile. Some go even as far as hiring or not hiring based on what they find there.
Since LinkedIn has become so important to have a LinkedIn profile, one done right will only help you find what you are looking for or be found. A few simple things can help you use LinkedIn more efficiently. You should create a visual appealing profile, complete all of the sections provided, grow your network and stay active. Here we will cover creating a visual appealing profile, which is the easiest item to accomplish. More information on creating a visual appealing profile and¹ the others can be found at (Shin, 2014) and (Doyle, 2014).
All you need is basic information to be part of the LinkedIn professional network. After¹ your profile has been created it needs to be more appealing. The first thing to do is to take a professional looking headshot. The headshot should be taken from the sternum up. One of my professors in college, Dr. Caires, said “we do not like to see just a floating head”. Nest you need to fill in your headline with something creative. Besides¹ your photo the headline is the first two things people see when they visit your site. You can use keywords or popular industry terms, but it should contain your current employment status for sure.
When¹ you are done completing your profile, you need to market it to the world. You are your greatest advocate when it comes to getting the most out of what LinkedIn has to offer. There are few simple steps to follow to market your profile also. They consist of layering your keywords, stripping out the clutter, reintroducing your personality, add LinkedIn to your email signature and make sure you mention your other online artifacts. You can also take your marketing offline and make add your LinkedIn profile to your business cards or make what is called a LinkedIn T-shirt.
In the interest of keeping this short we will only cover layering your keywords. Further¹ reading can be done at (Haden, 2011) and (Swallow, 2013). If¹ you are unaware, keywords are how you get found on LinkedIn. First¹ your headline should have the most important keywords in it. After¹ you are done with the headline move down your site and fill in the rest. Do not confuse most searched with most important. Some search engines can detect overuse of keywords. This overuse is called “stuffing”. Stuffing is defined as “cramming as many instances of a phrase into your site as possible in hopes of achieving a higher ranking” (Elad, 2014).
In addition to¹ marketing your LinkedIn profile it needs to be networked. Some people refer to your how many connections you have to be a Connectability Quotient or CQ. In order to¹ increase your CQ you can join groups, connecting with people you know and also people they know. To increase your CQ offline, you can attend live events, help others find opportunities or answer questions.
Obviously¹ the simplest way to grow your network is to connect with people you know and trust. Once that has been completed, you should join as many groups as you can. Groups are a great way to increase your CQ. Further¹ reading can be done at (Canedella, 2013). These groups can be an extension of your associations. Some people start with groups they can easily associate with. For example¹, any school you have attended or graduated from most likely has a group. You can also join groups that you volunteer at, an organization you belong to, a place you work or a place you want to work.
You should not just join the group you should also be active and contribute to discussions taking place there. Unless¹ you are very well-versed in the topic, you should be a fly on the wall at first. This allows you to avoid embarrassing comments or being proved wrong in front of people you are trying to impress. Most groups have rhetoric of how the conversations in the group flow and after you are aware of how they communicate you should be a successful participant.
In conclusion¹, LinkedIn is the greatest social media stage for everyone looking to network professionally. There are simple techniques to make your profile stand out and are very important. “Members with complete profiles are 40x more likely to receive opportunities through LinkedIn” (LinkedIn, 2013). Adding the appropriate amount of keywords in your profile will allow you to be found. You never know who you will meet while networking yourself. Get your LinkedIn profile completed today!

References
Canedella, M. (2013, July 30). Networking. Retrieved from How to Build and Nurture a LinkedIn Profile Network: http://www.theladders.com/career-advice/how-to-build-nurture-linkedin-profile-network
Doyle, A. (2014, May 21). About.com. Retrieved from How to Use Your LinkedIn Profile as a Resume: http://jobsearch.about.com/od/networking/a/linkedinprofile.htm
Elad, J. (2014, February 16). For Dummies: Making Everything Easier. Retrieved from How to Beef-Up Your LinkedIn Profile to Market Yourself: http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/how-to-beefup-your-linkedin-profile-to-market-your.html
Haden, J. (2011, December 13). Inc.com. Retrieved from 6 Steps to a More Marketable LinkedIn Profile: http://www.inc.com/jeff-haden/how-to-market-yourself-with-linkedin-profile-6-steps.html
LinkedIn. (2013, October 17). How to Network on LinkedIn. Retrieved from Get connected and get your career going: http://university.linkedin.com/content/dam/university/global/en_US/site/pdf/TipSheet_NetworkingonLinkedIn.pdf
Shin, L. (2014, June 26). Forbes. Retrieved from How To Use LinkedIn: 5 Smart Steps To Career Success: http://www.forbes.com/sites/laurashin/2014/06/26/how-to-use-linkedin-5-smart-steps-to-career-success/
Swallow, E. (2013, September 9). Open Forum. Retrieved from 8 Creative Ways to Promote Your LinkedIn Profile: https://www.americanexpress.com/us/small-business/openforum/articles/8-creative-ways-to-promote-your-linkedin-profile/

• ¹These are the transition words and phrases you have used in your essay. Check the Writer's Handbook to see if you have used each word or phrase correctly.

LinkedIn profiles, how to use them, how to market yourself, how to network
“A professional online presence is needed for – well, any kind of career opportunity, whether it be a new job, speaking engagement or collaboration” (Shin, 2014). LinkedIn has become one of the best ways to market yourself or find good people for your business. Taking the time to do all of the right things on LinkedIn can increase your online presence and help build your professional brand. People in all levels of employment, self-employment and recruitment are using LinkedIn today. This article will cover how to use LinkedIn profiles, how to market your LinkedIn profile and how to network your LinkedIn profile.
Since LinkedIn's creation in 2003, it has grown to have over 300 million users. Unfortunately, all of its users do not use it to its full potential. Some reasons LinkedIn in not used for all it has to offer is that users may not know how it is used by others, they do not know what to use it for or do not see the point to do more than fill out the resume section. In today's employment world most employers at least take a look at your LinkedIn profile. Some go even as far as hiring or not hiring based on what they find there.
Since LinkedIn has become so important to have a LinkedIn profile, one done right will only help you find what you are looking for or be found. A few simple things can help you use LinkedIn more efficiently. You should create a visual appealing profile, complete all of the sections provided, grow your network and stay active. Here we will cover creating a visual appealing profile, which is the easiest item to accomplish. More information on creating a visual appealing profile and the others can be found at (Shin, 2014) and (Doyle, 2014).
All you need is basic information to be part of the LinkedIn professional network. After your profile has been created it needs to be more appealing. The first thing to do is to take a professional looking headshot. The headshot should be taken from the sternum up. One of my professors in college, Dr. Caires, said “we do not like to see just a floating head”. Nest you need to fill in your headline with something creative. Besides your photo the headline is the first two things people see when they visit your site. You can use keywords or popular industry terms, but it should contain your current employment status for sure.
When you are done completing your profile, you need to market it to the world. You are your greatest advocate when it comes to getting the most out of what LinkedIn has to offer. There are few simple steps to follow to market your profile also. They consist of layering your keywords, stripping out the clutter, reintroducing your personality, add LinkedIn to your email signature and make sure you mention your other online artifacts. You can also take your marketing offline and make add your LinkedIn profile to your business cards or make what is called a LinkedIn T-shirt.
In the interest of keeping this short we will only cover layering your keywords. Further reading can be done at (Haden, 2011) and (Swallow, 2013). If you are unaware, keywords are how you get found on LinkedIn. First your headline should have the most important keywords in it. After you are done with the headline move down your site and fill in the rest. Do not confuse most searched with most important. Some search engines can detect overuse of keywords. This overuse is called “stuffing”. Stuffing is defined as “cramming as many instances of a phrase into your site as possible in hopes of achieving a higher ranking” (Elad, 2014).
In addition to marketing your LinkedIn profile it needs to be networked. Some people refer to your how many connections you have to be a Connectability Quotient or CQ. In order to increase your CQ you can join groups, connecting with people you know and also people they know. To increase your CQ offline, you can attend live events, help others find opportunities or answer questions.
Obviously the simplest way to grow your network is to connect with people you know and trust. Once that has been completed, you should join as many groups as you can. Groups are a great way to increase your CQ. Further reading can be done at (Canedella, 2013). These groups can be an extension of your associations. Some people start with groups they can easily associate with. For example, any school you have attended or graduated from most likely has a group. You can also join groups that you volunteer at, an organization you belong to, a place you work or a place you want to work.
You should not just join the group you should also be active and contribute to discussions taking place there. Unless you are very well-versed in the topic, you should be a fly on the wall at first. This allows you to avoid embarrassing comments or being proved wrong in front of people you are trying to impress. Most groups have rhetoric of how the conversations in the group flow and after you are aware of how they communicate you should be a successful participant.
In conclusion, LinkedIn is the greatest social media stage for everyone looking to network professionally. There are simple techniques to make your profile stand out and are very important. “Members with complete profiles are 40x more likely to receive opportunities through LinkedIn” (LinkedIn, 2013). Adding the appropriate amount of keywords in your profile will allow you to be found. You never know who you will meet while networking yourself. Get your LinkedIn profile completed today!

References
Canedella, M. (2013, July 30). Networking. Retrieved from How to Build and Nurture a LinkedIn Profile Network: http://www.theladders.com/career-advice/how-to-build-nurture-linkedin-profile-network
Doyle, A. (2014, May 21). About.com. Retrieved from How to Use Your LinkedIn Profile as a Resume: http://jobsearch.about.com/od/networking/a/linkedinprofile.htm
Elad, J. (2014, February 16). For Dummies: Making Everything Easier. Retrieved from How to Beef-Up Your LinkedIn Profile to Market Yourself: http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/how-to-beefup-your-linkedin-profile-to-market-your.html
Haden, J. (2011, December 13). Inc.com. Retrieved from 6 Steps to a More Marketable LinkedIn Profile: http://www.inc.com/jeff-haden/how-to-market-yourself-with-linkedin-profile-6-steps.html
LinkedIn. (2013, October 17). How to Network on LinkedIn. Retrieved from Get connected and get your career going: http://university.linkedin.com/content/dam/university/global/en_US/site/pdf/TipSheet_NetworkingonLinkedIn.pdf
Shin, L. (2014, June 26). Forbes. Retrieved from How To Use LinkedIn: 5 Smart Steps To Career Success: http://www.forbes.com/sites/laurashin/2014/06/26/how-to-use-linkedin-5-smart-steps-to-career-success/
Swallow, E. (2013, September 9). Open Forum. Retrieved from 8 Creative Ways to Promote Your LinkedIn Profile: https://www.americanexpress.com/us/small-business/openforum/articles/8-creative-ways-to-promote-your-linkedin-profile/

• ¹Is this material a title, class name, section number, opening, closing, signature, or name? This material does not seem to be part of your essay.

LinkedIn profiles, how to use them, how to market yourself, how to network
“A professional online presence is needed for – well, any kind of career opportunity, whether it be a new job, speaking engagement or collaboration” (Shin, 2014). LinkedIn has become one of the best ways to market yourself or find good people for your business. Taking the time to do all of the right things on LinkedIn can increase your online presence and help build your professional brand. People in all levels of employment, self-employment and recruitment are using LinkedIn today. This article will cover how to use LinkedIn profiles, how to market your LinkedIn profile and how to network your LinkedIn profile.
Since LinkedIn's creation in 2003, it has grown to have over 300 million users. Unfortunately, all of its users do not use it to its full potential. Some reasons LinkedIn in not used for all it has to offer is that users may not know how it is used by others, they do not know what to use it for or do not see the point to do more than fill out the resume section. In today's employment world most employers at least take a look at your LinkedIn profile. Some go even as far as hiring or not hiring based on what they find there.
Since LinkedIn has become so important to have a LinkedIn profile, one done right will only help you find what you are looking for or be found. A few simple things can help you use LinkedIn more efficiently. You should create a visual appealing profile, complete all of the sections provided, grow your network and stay active. Here we will cover creating a visual appealing profile, which is the easiest item to accomplish. More information on creating a visual appealing profile and the others can be found at (Shin, 2014) and (Doyle, 2014).
All you need is basic information to be part of the LinkedIn professional network. After your profile has been created it needs to be more appealing. The first thing to do is to take a professional looking headshot. The headshot should be taken from the sternum up. One of my professors in college, Dr. Caires, said “we do not like to see just a floating head”. Nest you need to fill in your headline with something creative. Besides your photo the headline is the first two things people see when they visit your site. You can use keywords or popular industry terms, but it should contain your current employment status for sure.
When you are done completing your profile, you need to market it to the world. You are your greatest advocate when it comes to getting the most out of what LinkedIn has to offer. There are few simple steps to follow to market your profile also. They consist of layering your keywords, stripping out the clutter, reintroducing your personality, add LinkedIn to your email signature and make sure you mention your other online artifacts. You can also take your marketing offline and make add your LinkedIn profile to your business cards or make what is called a LinkedIn T-shirt.
In the interest of keeping this short we will only cover layering your keywords. Further reading can be done at (Haden, 2011) and (Swallow, 2013). If you are unaware, keywords are how you get found on LinkedIn. First your headline should have the most important keywords in it. After you are done with the headline move down your site and fill in the rest. Do not confuse most searched with most important. Some search engines can detect overuse of keywords. This overuse is called “stuffing”. Stuffing is defined as “cramming as many instances of a phrase into your site as possible in hopes of achieving a higher ranking” (Elad, 2014).
In addition to marketing your LinkedIn profile it needs to be networked. Some people refer to your how many connections you have to be a Connectability Quotient or CQ. In order to increase your CQ you can join groups, connecting with people you know and also people they know. To increase your CQ offline, you can attend live events, help others find opportunities or answer questions.
Obviously the simplest way to grow your network is to connect with people you know and trust. Once that has been completed, you should join as many groups as you can. Groups are a great way to increase your CQ. Further reading can be done at (Canedella, 2013). These groups can be an extension of your associations. Some people start with groups they can easily associate with. For example, any school you have attended or graduated from most likely has a group. You can also join groups that you volunteer at, an organization you belong to, a place you work or a place you want to work.
You should not just join the group you should also be active and contribute to discussions taking place there. Unless you are very well-versed in the topic, you should be a fly on the wall at first. This allows you to avoid embarrassing comments or being proved wrong in front of people you are trying to impress. Most groups have rhetoric of how the conversations in the group flow and after you are aware of how they communicate you should be a successful participant.
In conclusion, LinkedIn is the greatest social media stage for everyone looking to network professionally. There are simple techniques to make your profile stand out and are very important. “Members with complete profiles are 40x more likely to receive opportunities through LinkedIn” (LinkedIn, 2013). Adding the appropriate amount of keywords in your profile will allow you to be found. You never know who you will meet while networking yourself. Get your LinkedIn profile completed today!

References
Canedella, M. (2013, July 30). Networking.¹ Retrieved from How to Build and Nurture a LinkedIn Profile Network: http://www.theladders.com/career-advice/how-to-build-nurture-linkedin-profile-network
Doyle, A. (2014, May 21). About.¹com.¹ Retrieved from How to Use Your LinkedIn Profile as a Resume: http://jobsearch.about.com/od/networking/a/linkedinprofile.htm
Elad, J. (2014, February 16). For Dummies: Making Everything Easier.¹ Retrieved from How to Beef-Up Your LinkedIn Profile to Market Yourself: http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/how-to-beefup-your-linkedin-profile-to-market-your.html
Haden, J. (2011, December 13). Inc.com.¹ Retrieved from 6 Steps to a More Marketable LinkedIn Profile: http://www.inc.com/jeff-haden/how-to-market-yourself-with-linkedin-profile-6-steps.html
LinkedIn. (2013, October 17).¹ How to Network on LinkedIn.¹ Retrieved from Get connected and get your career going: http://university.linkedin.com/content/dam/university/global/en_US/site/pdf/TipSheet_NetworkingonLinkedIn.pdf
Shin, L. (2014, June 26). Forbes.¹ Retrieved from How To Use LinkedIn: 5 Smart Steps To Career Success: http://www.forbes.com/sites/laurashin/2014/06/26/how-to-use-linkedin-5-smart-steps-to-career-success/
Swallow, E. (2013, September 9). Open Forum. Retrieved from 8 Creative Ways to Promote Your LinkedIn Profile: https://www.americanexpress.com/us/small-business/openforum/articles/8-creative-ways-to-promote-your-linkedin-profile/

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LinkedIn profiles, how to use them, how to market yourself, how to network
“A professional online presence is needed for – well, any kind of career opportunity, whether it be a new job, speaking engagement or collaboration” (Shin, 2014). LinkedIn has become one of the best ways to market yourself or find good people for your business. Taking the time to do all of the right things on LinkedIn can increase your online presence and help build your professional brand. People in all levels of employment, self-employment and recruitment are using LinkedIn today. This article will cover how to use LinkedIn profiles, how to market your LinkedIn profile and how to network your LinkedIn profile.
Since LinkedIn's creation in 2003, it has grown to have over 300 million users. Unfortunately, all of its users do not use it to its full potential. Some reasons LinkedIn in not used for all it has to offer is that users may not know how it is used by others, they do not know what to use it for or do not see the point to do more than fill out the resume section. In today's employment world most employers at least take a look at your LinkedIn profile. Some go even as far as hiring or not hiring based on what they find there.
Since LinkedIn has become so important to have a LinkedIn profile, one done right will only help you find what you are looking for or be found. A few simple things can help you use LinkedIn more efficiently. You should create a visual appealing profile, complete all of the sections provided, grow your network and stay active. Here we will cover creating a visual appealing profile, which is the easiest item to accomplish. More information on creating a visual appealing profile and the others can be found at (Shin, 2014) and (Doyle, 2014).
All you need is basic information to be part of the LinkedIn professional network. After your profile has been created it needs to be more appealing. The first thing to do is to take a professional looking headshot. The headshot should be taken from the sternum up. One of my professors in college, Dr. Caires, said “we do not like to see just a floating head”. Nest you need to fill in your headline with something creative. Besides your photo the headline is the first two things people see when they visit your site. You can use keywords or popular industry terms, but it should contain your current employment status for sure.
When you are done completing your profile, you need to market it to the world. You are your greatest advocate when it comes to getting the most out of what LinkedIn has to offer. There are few simple steps to follow to market your profile also. They consist of layering your keywords, stripping out the clutter, reintroducing your personality, add LinkedIn to your email signature and make sure you mention your other online artifacts. You can also take your marketing offline and make add your LinkedIn profile to your business cards or make what is called a LinkedIn T-shirt.
In the interest of keeping this short we will only cover layering your keywords. Further reading can be done at (Haden, 2011) and (Swallow, 2013). If you are unaware, keywords are how you get found on LinkedIn. First your headline should have the most important keywords in it. After you are done with the headline move down your site and fill in the rest. Do not confuse most searched with most important. Some search engines can detect overuse of keywords. This overuse is called “stuffing”. Stuffing is defined as “cramming as many instances of a phrase into your site as possible in hopes of achieving a higher ranking” (Elad, 2014).
In addition to marketing your LinkedIn profile it needs to be networked. Some people refer to your how many connections you have to be a Connectability Quotient or CQ. In order to increase your CQ you can join groups, connecting with people you know and also people they know. To increase your CQ offline, you can attend live events, help others find opportunities or answer questions.
Obviously the simplest way to grow your network is to connect with people you know and trust. Once that has been completed, you should join as many groups as you can. Groups are a great way to increase your CQ. Further reading can be done at (Canedella, 2013). These groups can be an extension of your associations. Some people start with groups they can easily associate with. For example, any school you have attended or graduated from most likely has a group. You can also join groups that you volunteer at, an organization you belong to, a place you work or a place you want to work.
You should not just join the group you should also be active and contribute to discussions taking place there. Unless you are very well-versed in the topic, you should be a fly on the wall at first. This allows you to avoid embarrassing comments or being proved wrong in front of people you are trying to impress. Most groups have rhetoric of how the conversations in the group flow and after you are aware of how they communicate you should be a successful participant.
In conclusion, LinkedIn is the greatest social media stage for everyone looking to network professionally. There are simple techniques to make your profile stand out and are very important. “Members with complete profiles are 40x more likely to receive opportunities through LinkedIn” (LinkedIn, 2013). Adding the appropriate amount of keywords in your profile will allow you to be found. You never know who you will meet while networking yourself. Get your LinkedIn profile completed today!

References
Canedella, M. (2013, July 30). Networking. Retrieved from How to Build and Nurture a LinkedIn Profile Network: http://www.theladders.com/career-advice/how-to-build-nurture-linkedin-profile-network
Doyle, A. (2014, May 21). About.com. Retrieved from How to Use Your LinkedIn Profile as a Resume: http://jobsearch.about.com/od/networking/a/linkedinprofile.htm
Elad, J. (2014, February 16). For Dummies: Making Everything Easier. Retrieved from How to Beef-Up Your LinkedIn Profile to Market Yourself: http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/how-to-beefup-your-linkedin-profile-to-market-your.html
Haden, J. (2011, December 13). Inc.com. Retrieved from 6 Steps to a More Marketable LinkedIn Profile: http://www.inc.com/jeff-haden/how-to-market-yourself-with-linkedin-profile-6-steps.html
LinkedIn. (2013, October 17). How to Network on LinkedIn. Retrieved from Get connected and get your career going: http://university.linkedin.com/content/dam/university/global/en_US/site/pdf/TipSheet_NetworkingonLinkedIn.pdf
Shin, L. (2014, June 26). Forbes. Retrieved from How To Use LinkedIn: 5 Smart Steps To Career Success: http://www.forbes.com/sites/laurashin/2014/06/26/how-to-use-linkedin-5-smart-steps-to-career-success/
Swallow, E. (2013, September 9). Open Forum¹. Retrieved from 8 Creative Ways to Promote Your LinkedIn Profile: https://www.americanexpress.com/us/small-business/openforum/articles/8-creative-ways-to-promote-your-linkedin-profile/

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LinkedIn profiles, how to use them, how to market yourself, how to network
“A professional online presence is needed for – well, any kind of career opportunity, whether it be a new job, speaking engagement or collaboration” (Shin, 2014). LinkedIn has become one of the best ways to market yourself or find good people for your business. Taking the time to do all of the right things on LinkedIn can increase your online presence and help build your professional brand. People in¹ all levels of employment, self-employment and recruitment are using LinkedIn today. This article will cover how to use LinkedIn profiles, how to market your LinkedIn profile and how to network your LinkedIn profile.
Since LinkedIn's creation in 2003, it has grown to have over 300 million users. Unfortunately, all of its users do not use it to its full potential. Some reasons LinkedIn in not used for all it has to offer is that users may not know how it is used by others, they do not know what to use it for or do not see the point to do more than fill out the resume section. In today's employment world most employers at least take a look at your LinkedIn profile. Some go even as far as hiring or not hiring based on what they find there.
Since LinkedIn has become so important to have a LinkedIn profile, one done right will only help you find what you are looking for or be found. A few simple things can help you use LinkedIn more efficiently. You should create a visual appealing profile, complete all of the sections provided, grow your network and stay active. Here we will cover creating a visual appealing profile, which is the easiest item to accomplish. More information on creating a visual appealing profile and the others can be found at (Shin, 2014) and (Doyle, 2014).
All you need is basic information to be part of the LinkedIn professional network. After your profile has been created it needs to be more appealing. The first thing to do is to take a professional looking headshot. The headshot should be taken from the sternum up. One of my professors in college, Dr. Caires, said “we do not like to see just a floating head”. Nest you need to fill in your headline with something creative. Besides your photo the headline is the first two things people see when they visit your site. You can use keywords or popular industry terms, but it should contain your current employment status for sure.
When you are done completing your profile, you need to market it to the world. You are your greatest advocate when it comes to getting the most out of what LinkedIn has to offer. There are few simple steps to follow to market your profile also. They consist of layering your keywords, stripping out the clutter, reintroducing your personality, add LinkedIn to your email signature and make sure you mention your other online artifacts. You can also take your marketing offline and make add your LinkedIn profile to your business cards or make what is called a LinkedIn T-shirt.
In the interest of keeping this short we will only cover layering your keywords. Further reading can be done at (Haden, 2011) and (Swallow, 2013). If you are unaware, keywords are how you get found on LinkedIn. First your headline should have the most important keywords in it. After you are done with the headline move down your site and fill in the rest. Do not confuse most searched with most important. Some search engines can detect overuse of keywords. This overuse is called “stuffing”. Stuffing is defined as “cramming as many instances of a phrase into your site as possible in hopes of achieving a higher ranking” (Elad, 2014).
In addition to marketing your LinkedIn profile it needs to be networked. Some people refer to your how many connections you have to be a Connectability Quotient or CQ. In order to increase your CQ you can join groups, connecting with people you know and also people they know. To increase your CQ offline, you can attend live events, help others find opportunities or answer questions.
Obviously the simplest way to grow your network is to connect with people you know and trust. Once that has been completed, you should join as many groups as you can. Groups are a great way to increase your CQ. Further reading can be done at (Canedella, 2013). These groups can be an extension of your associations. Some people start with groups they can easily associate with. For example, any school you have attended or graduated from most likely has a group. You can also join groups that you volunteer at, an organization you belong to, a place you work or a place you want to work.
You should not just join the group you should also be active and contribute to discussions taking place there. Unless you are very well-versed in the topic, you should be a fly on the wall at first. This allows you to avoid embarrassing comments or being proved wrong in front of people you are trying to impress. Most groups have rhetoric of how the conversations in the group flow and after you are aware of how they communicate you should be a successful participant.
In conclusion, LinkedIn is the greatest social media stage for everyone looking to network professionally. There are simple techniques to make your profile stand out and are very important. “Members with¹ complete profiles are 40x more likely to receive opportunities through LinkedIn” (LinkedIn, 2013). Adding the appropriate amount of keywords in your profile will allow you to be found. You never know who you will meet while networking yourself. Get your LinkedIn profile completed today!

References
Canedella, M. (2013, July 30). Networking. Retrieved from How to Build and Nurture a LinkedIn Profile Network: http://www.theladders.com/career-advice/how-to-build-nurture-linkedin-profile-network
Doyle, A. (2014, May 21). About.com. Retrieved from How to Use Your LinkedIn Profile as a Resume: http://jobsearch.about.com/od/networking/a/linkedinprofile.htm
Elad, J. (2014, February 16). For Dummies: Making Everything Easier. Retrieved from How to Beef-Up Your LinkedIn Profile to Market Yourself: http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/how-to-beefup-your-linkedin-profile-to-market-your.html
Haden, J. (2011, December 13). Inc.com. Retrieved from 6 Steps to a More Marketable LinkedIn Profile: http://www.inc.com/jeff-haden/how-to-market-yourself-with-linkedin-profile-6-steps.html
LinkedIn. (2013, October 17). How to Network on LinkedIn. Retrieved from Get connected and get your career going: http://university.linkedin.com/content/dam/university/global/en_US/site/pdf/TipSheet_NetworkingonLinkedIn.pdf
Shin, L. (2014, June 26). Forbes. Retrieved from How To Use LinkedIn: 5 Smart Steps To Career Success: http://www.forbes.com/sites/laurashin/2014/06/26/how-to-use-linkedin-5-smart-steps-to-career-success/
Swallow, E. (2013, September 9). Open Forum. Retrieved from 8 Creative Ways to Promote Your LinkedIn Profile: https://www.americanexpress.com/us/small-business/openforum/articles/8-creative-ways-to-promote-your-linkedin-profile/

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LinkedIn profiles, how to use them, how to market yourself, how to network
“A professional online presence is needed for – well, any kind of career opportunity, whether it be a new job, speaking engagement or collaboration” (Shin, 2014). LinkedIn has become one of the best ways to market yourself or find good people for your business. Taking the time to do all of the right things on LinkedIn can increase your online presence and help build your professional brand. People in all levels of employment, self-employment and recruitment are using LinkedIn today. This article will cover how to use LinkedIn profiles, how to market your LinkedIn profile and how to network your LinkedIn profile.
Since LinkedIn's creation in 2003, it has grown to have over 300 million users. Unfortunately, all of its users do not use it to its full potential. Some reasons LinkedIn in not used for all it has to offer is that users may not know how it is used by others, they do not know what to use it for or do not see the point to do more than fill out the resume section. In today's employment world most employers at least take a look at your LinkedIn profile. Some go even as far as hiring or not hiring based on what they find there.
Since LinkedIn has become so important to have a LinkedIn profile, one done right will only help you find what you are looking for or be found. A few simple things can help you use LinkedIn more efficiently. You should create a visual appealing profile, complete all of the sections provided, grow your network and stay active. Here we will cover creating a visual appealing profile, which is the easiest item to accomplish. More information on creating a visual appealing profile and the others can be found at (Shin, 2014) and (Doyle, 2014).
All you need is basic information to be part of the LinkedIn professional network. After your profile has been created it needs to be more appealing. The first thing to do is to take a professional looking headshot. The headshot should be taken from the sternum up. One of my professors in college, Dr. Caires, said “we do not like to see just a floating head”. Nest you need to fill in your headline with something creative. Besides your photo the headline is the first two things people see when they visit your site. You can use keywords or popular industry terms, but it should contain your current employment status for sure.
When you are done completing your profile, you need to market it to the world. You are your greatest advocate when it comes to getting the most out of what LinkedIn has to offer. There are few simple steps to follow to market your profile also. They consist of layering your keywords, stripping out the clutter, reintroducing your personality, add LinkedIn to your email signature and make sure you mention your other online artifacts. You can also take your marketing offline¹ and make add your LinkedIn profile to your business cards or make what is called a LinkedIn T-shirt.
In the interest of keeping this short we will only cover layering your keywords. Further reading can be done at (Haden, 2011) and (Swallow, 2013). If you are unaware, keywords are how you get found on LinkedIn. First your headline should have the most important keywords in it. After you are done with the headline move down your site and fill in the rest. Do not confuse most searched with most important. Some search engines can detect overuse of keywords. This overuse is called “stuffing”. Stuffing is defined as “cramming as many instances of a phrase into your site as possible in hopes of achieving a higher ranking” (Elad¹, 2014).
In addition to marketing your LinkedIn profile it needs to be networked. Some people refer to your how many connections you have to be a Connectability¹ Quotient or CQ¹. In order to increase your CQ¹ you can join groups, connecting with people you know and also people they know. To increase your CQ¹ offline¹, you can attend live events, help others find opportunities or answer questions.
Obviously the simplest way to grow your network is to connect with people you know and trust. Once that has been completed, you should join as many groups as you can. Groups are a great way to increase your CQ¹. Further reading can be done at (Canedella¹, 2013). These groups can be an extension of your associations. Some people start with groups they can easily associate with. For example, any school you have attended or graduated from most likely has a group. You can also join groups that you volunteer at, an organization you belong to, a place you work or a place you want to work.
You should not just join the group you should also be active and contribute to discussions taking place there. Unless you are very well-versed in the topic, you should be a fly on the wall at first. This allows you to avoid embarrassing comments or being proved wrong in front of people you are trying to impress. Most groups have rhetoric of how the conversations in the group flow and after you are aware of how they communicate you should be a successful participant.
In conclusion, LinkedIn is the greatest social media stage for everyone looking to network professionally. There are simple techniques to make your profile stand out and are very important. “Members with complete profiles are 40x more likely to receive opportunities through LinkedIn” (LinkedIn, 2013). Adding the appropriate amount of keywords in your profile will allow you to be found. You never know who you will meet while networking yourself. Get your LinkedIn profile completed today!

References
Canedella¹, M. (2013, July 30). Networking. Retrieved from How to Build and Nurture a LinkedIn Profile Network: http://www.theladders.com/career-advice/how-to-build-nurture-linkedin-profile-network
Doyle, A. (2014, May 21). About.com. Retrieved from How to Use Your LinkedIn Profile as a Resume: http://jobsearch.about.com/od/networking/a/linkedinprofile.htm
¹ Elad¹, J. (2014, February 16). For Dummies: Making Everything Easier. Retrieved from How to Beef-Up Your LinkedIn Profile to Market Yourself: http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/how-to-beefup-your-linkedin-profile-to-market-your.html
Haden, J. (2011, December 13). Inc.com. Retrieved from 6 Steps to a More Marketable LinkedIn Profile: http://www.inc.com/jeff-haden/how-to-market-yourself-with-linkedin-profile-6-steps.html
LinkedIn. (2013, October 17). How to Network on LinkedIn. Retrieved from Get connected and get your career going: http://university.linkedin.com/content/dam/university/global/en_US/site/pdf/TipSheet_NetworkingonLinkedIn.pdf
Shin, L. (2014, June 26). Forbes. Retrieved from How To Use LinkedIn: 5 Smart Steps To Career Success: http://www.forbes.com/sites/laurashin/2014/06/26/how-to-use-linkedin-5-smart-steps-to-career-success/
Swallow, E. (2013, September 9). Open Forum. Retrieved from 8 Creative Ways to Promote Your LinkedIn Profile: https://www.americanexpress.com/us/small-business/openforum/articles/8-creative-ways-to-promote-your-linkedin-profile/

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LinkedIn profiles, how to use them, how to market yourself, how to network
“A professional online presence is needed for – well, any kind of career opportunity, whether it be a new job, speaking engagement or collaboration” (Shin, 2014). LinkedIn has become one of the best ways to market yourself or find good people for your business. Taking the time to do all of the right things on LinkedIn can increase your online presence and help build your professional brand. People in all levels of employment, self-employment and recruitment are using LinkedIn today. This article will cover how to use LinkedIn profiles, how to market your LinkedIn profile and how to network your LinkedIn profile.
Since LinkedIn's creation in 2003, it has grown to have over 300 million users. Unfortunately, all of its users do not use it to its full potential. Some reasons LinkedIn in not used for all it has to offer is that users may not know how it is used by others, they do not know what to use it for or do not see the point to do more than fill out the resume section. In today's employment world most employers at least take a look at your LinkedIn profile. Some go even as far as hiring or not hiring based on what they find there.
Since LinkedIn has become so important to have a LinkedIn profile, one done right will only help you find what you are looking for or be found. A few simple things can help you use LinkedIn more efficiently. You should create a visual appealing profile, complete all of the sections provided, grow your network and stay active. Here we will cover creating a visual appealing profile, which is the easiest item to accomplish. More information on creating a visual appealing profile and the others can be found at (Shin, 2014) and (Doyle, 2014).
All you need is basic information to be part of the LinkedIn professional network. After your profile has been created it needs to be more appealing. The first thing to do is to take a professional looking headshot. The headshot should be taken from the sternum up. One of my professors in college, Dr. Caires, said “we do not like to see just a floating head”. Nest you need to fill in your headline with something creative. Besides your photo the headline is the first two things people see when they visit your site. You can use keywords or popular industry terms, but it should contain your current employment status for sure.
When you are done completing your profile, you need to market it to the world. You are your greatest advocate when it comes to getting the most out of what LinkedIn has to offer. There are few simple steps to follow to market your profile also. They consist of layering your keywords, stripping out the clutter, reintroducing your personality, add LinkedIn to your email signature and make sure you mention your other online artifacts. You can also take your marketing offline and make add your LinkedIn profile to your business cards or make what is called a LinkedIn T-shirt.
In the interest of keeping this short we will only cover layering your keywords. Further reading can be done at (Haden, 2011) and (Swallow, 2013). If you are unaware, keywords are how you get found on LinkedIn. First your headline should have the most important keywords in it. After you are done with the headline move down your site and fill in the rest. Do not confuse most searched with most important. Some search engines can detect overuse of keywords. This overuse is called “stuffing”. Stuffing is defined as “cramming as many instances of a phrase into your site as possible in hopes of achieving a higher ranking” (Elad, 2014).
In addition to marketing your LinkedIn profile it needs to be networked. Some people refer to your how many connections you have to be a Connectability Quotient or CQ. In order to increase your CQ you can join groups, connecting with people you know and also people they know. To increase your CQ offline, you can attend live events, help others find opportunities or answer questions.
Obviously the simplest way to grow your network is to connect with people you know and trust. Once that has been completed, you should join as many groups as you can. Groups are a great way to increase your CQ. Further reading can be done at (Canedella, 2013). These groups can be an extension of your associations. Some people start with groups they can easily associate with. For example, any school you have attended or graduated from most likely has a group. You can also join groups that you volunteer at, an organization you belong to, a place you work or a place you want to work.
You should not just join the group you should also be active and contribute to discussions taking place there. Unless you are very well-versed in the topic, you should be a fly on the wall at first. This allows you to avoid embarrassing comments or being proved wrong in front of people you are trying to impress. Most groups have rhetoric of how the conversations in the group flow and after you are aware of how they communicate you should be a successful participant.
In conclusion, LinkedIn is the greatest social media stage for everyone looking to network professionally. There are simple techniques to make your profile stand out and are very important. “Members with complete profiles are 40x more likely to receive opportunities through LinkedIn” (LinkedIn, 2013). Adding the appropriate amount of keywords in your profile will allow you to be found. You never know who you will meet while networking yourself. Get your LinkedIn profile completed today!

References
Canedella, M. (2013, July 30). Networking. Retrieved from How to Build and Nurture a LinkedIn Profile Network: http://www.theladders.com/career-advice/how-to-build-nurture-linkedin-profile-network
Doyle, A. (2014, May 21). About.com.¹ Retrieved from How to Use Your LinkedIn Profile as a Resume: http://jobsearch.about.com/od/networking/a/linkedinprofile.htm
Elad, J. (2014, February 16). For Dummies: Making Everything Easier. Retrieved from How to Beef-Up Your LinkedIn Profile to Market Yourself: http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/how-to-beefup-your-linkedin-profile-to-market-your.html
Haden, J. (2011, December 13). Inc.com. Retrieved from 6 Steps to a More Marketable LinkedIn Profile: http://www.inc.com/jeff-haden/how-to-market-yourself-with-linkedin-profile-6-steps.html
LinkedIn. (2013, October 17).¹ How to Network on LinkedIn. Retrieved from Get connected and get your career going: http://university.linkedin.com/content/dam/university/global/en_US/site/pdf/TipSheet_NetworkingonLinkedIn.pdf
Shin, L. (2014, June 26). Forbes. Retrieved from How To Use LinkedIn: 5 Smart Steps To Career Success: http://www.forbes.com/sites/laurashin/2014/06/26/how-to-use-linkedin-5-smart-steps-to-career-success/
Swallow, E. (2013, September 9). Open Forum. Retrieved from 8 Creative Ways to Promote Your LinkedIn Profile: https://www.americanexpress.com/us/small-business/openforum/articles/8-creative-ways-to-promote-your-linkedin-profile/

• ¹Remember to capitalize the first word of each sentence.

LinkedIn profiles, how to use them, how to market yourself, how to network
“A professional online presence is needed for – well, any kind of career opportunity, whether it be a new job, speaking engagement or collaboration” (Shin, 2014). LinkedIn has become one of the best ways to market yourself or find good people for your business. Taking the time to do all of the right things on LinkedIn can increase your online presence and help build your professional brand. People in all levels of employment, self-employment and recruitment are using LinkedIn today. This article will cover how to use LinkedIn profiles, how to market your LinkedIn profile and how to network your LinkedIn profile.
Since LinkedIn's creation in 2003, it has grown to have over 300 million users. Unfortunately, all of its users do not use it to its full potential. Some reasons LinkedIn in not used for all it has to offer is that users may not know how it is used by others, they do not know what to use it for or do not see the point to do more than fill out the resume section. In today's employment world most employers at least take a look at your LinkedIn profile. Some go even as far as hiring or not hiring based on what they find there.
Since LinkedIn has become so important to have a LinkedIn profile, one done right will only help you find what you are looking for or be found. A few simple things can help you use LinkedIn more efficiently. You should create a visual appealing profile, complete all of the sections provided, grow your network and stay active. Here we will cover creating a visual appealing profile, which is the easiest item to accomplish. More information on creating a visual appealing profile and the others can be found at (Shin, 2014) and (Doyle, 2014).
All you need is basic information to be part of the LinkedIn professional network. After your profile has been created it needs to be more appealing. The first thing to do is to take a professional looking headshot. The headshot should be taken from the sternum up. One of my professors in college, Dr. Caires, said “we do not like to see just a floating head”. Nest you need to fill in your headline with something creative. Besides your photo the headline is the first two things people see when they visit your site. You can use keywords or popular industry terms, but it should contain your current employment status for sure.
When you are done completing your profile, you need to market it to the world. You are your greatest advocate when it comes to getting the most out of what LinkedIn has to offer. There are few simple steps to follow to market your profile also. They consist of layering your keywords, stripping out the clutter, reintroducing your personality, add LinkedIn to your email signature and make sure you mention your other online artifacts. You can also take your marketing offline and make add your LinkedIn profile to your business cards or make what is called a LinkedIn T-shirt.
In the interest of keeping this short we will only cover layering your keywords. Further reading can be done at (Haden, 2011) and (Swallow, 2013). If you are unaware, keywords are how you get found on LinkedIn. First your headline should have the most important keywords in it. After you are done with the headline move down your site and fill in the rest. Do not confuse most searched with most important. Some search engines can detect overuse of keywords. This overuse is called “stuffing”. Stuffing is defined as “cramming as many instances of a phrase into your site as possible in hopes of achieving a higher ranking” (Elad, 2014).
In addition to marketing your LinkedIn profile it needs to be networked. Some people refer to your how many connections you have to be a Connectability Quotient or CQ. In order to increase your CQ you can join groups, connecting with people you know and also people they know. To increase your CQ offline, you can attend live events, help others find opportunities or answer questions.
Obviously the simplest way to grow your network is to connect with people you know and trust. Once that has been completed, you should join as many groups as you can. Groups are a great way to increase your CQ. Further reading can be done at (Canedella, 2013). These groups can be an extension of your associations. Some people start with groups they can easily associate with. For example, any school you have attended or graduated from most likely has a group. You can also join groups that you volunteer at, an organization you belong to, a place you work or a place you want to work.
You should not just join the group you should also be active and contribute to discussions taking place there. Unless you are very well-versed in the topic, you should be a fly on the wall at first. This allows you to avoid embarrassing comments or being proved wrong in front of people you are trying to impress. Most groups have rhetoric of how the conversations in the group flow and after you are aware of how they communicate you should be a successful participant.
In conclusion, LinkedIn is the greatest social media stage for everyone looking to network professionally. There are simple techniques to make your profile stand out and are very important. “Members with complete profiles are 40x more likely to receive opportunities through LinkedIn” (LinkedIn, 2013). Adding the appropriate amount of keywords in your profile will allow you to be found. You never know who you will meet while networking yourself. Get your LinkedIn profile completed today!

References
Canedella, M. (2013, July 30). Networking. Retrieved from How to Build and Nurture a LinkedIn Profile Network: http://www.theladders.com/career-advice/how-to-build-nurture-linkedin-profile-network
Doyle, A. (2014, May 21). About.com. Retrieved from How to Use Your LinkedIn Profile as a Resume: http://jobsearch.about.com/od/networking/a/linkedinprofile.htm
Elad, J. (2014, February 16). For Dummies: Making Everything Easier. Retrieved from How to Beef-Up Your LinkedIn Profile to Market Yourself: http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/how-to-beefup-your-linkedin-profile-to-market-your.html
Haden, J. (2011, December 13). Inc.com. Retrieved from 6 Steps to a More Marketable LinkedIn Profile: http://www.inc.com/jeff-haden/how-to-market-yourself-with-linkedin-profile-6-steps.html
LinkedIn. (2013, October 17). How to Network on LinkedIn. Retrieved from Get connected and get your career going: http://university.linkedin.com/content/dam/university/global/en_US/site/pdf/TipSheet_NetworkingonLinkedIn.pdf
Shin, L. (2014, June 26). Forbes. Retrieved from How To Use LinkedIn: 5 Smart Steps To Career Success: http://www.forbes.com/sites/laurashin/2014/06/26/how-to-use-linkedin-5-smart-steps-to-career-success/
Swallow, E. (2013, September 9). Open Forum. Retrieved from 8 Creative Ways to Promote Your LinkedIn Profile: https://www.americanexpress.com/us/small-business/openforum/articles/8-creative-ways-to-promote-your-linkedin-profile/

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LinkedIn profiles, how to use them, how to market yourself, how to network
“A professional online presence is needed for – well, any kind of career opportunity, whether it be a new job, speaking engagement or collaboration” (Shin, 2014). LinkedIn has become one of the best ways to market yourself or find good people for your business. Taking the time to do all of the right things on LinkedIn can increase your online presence and help build your professional brand. People in all levels of employment, self-employment and recruitment are using LinkedIn today. This article will cover how to use LinkedIn profiles, how to market your LinkedIn profile and how to network your LinkedIn profile.
Since LinkedIn's creation in 2003, it has grown to have over 300 million users. Unfortunately, all of its users do not use it to its full potential. Some reasons LinkedIn in not used for all it has to offer is that users may not know how it is used by others, they do not know what to use it for or do not see the point to do more than fill out the resume section. In today's employment world most employers at least take a look at your LinkedIn profile. Some go even as far as hiring or not hiring based on what they find there.
Since LinkedIn has become so important to have a LinkedIn profile, one done right will only help you find what you are looking for or be found. A few simple things can help you use LinkedIn more efficiently. You should create a visual appealing profile, complete all of the sections provided, grow your network and stay active. Here we will cover creating a visual appealing profile, which is the easiest item to accomplish. More information on creating a visual appealing profile and the others can be found at (Shin, 2014) and (Doyle, 2014).
All you need is basic information to be part of the LinkedIn professional network. After your profile has been created it needs to be more appealing. The first thing to do is to take a professional looking headshot. The headshot should be taken from the sternum up. One of my professors in college, Dr. Caires, said “we do not like to see just a floating head”. Nest you need to fill in your headline with something creative. Besides your photo the headline is the first two things people see when they visit your site. You can use keywords or popular industry terms, but it should contain your current employment status for sure.
When you are done completing your profile, you need to market it to the world. You are your greatest advocate when it comes to getting the most out of what LinkedIn has to offer. There are few simple steps to follow to market your profile also. They consist of layering your keywords, stripping out the clutter, reintroducing your personality, add LinkedIn to your email signature and make sure you mention your other online artifacts. You can also take your marketing offline and make add your LinkedIn profile to your business cards or make what is called a LinkedIn T-shirt.
In the interest of keeping this short we will only cover layering your keywords. Further reading can be done at (Haden, 2011) and (Swallow, 2013). If you are unaware, keywords are how you get found on LinkedIn. First your headline should have the most important keywords in it. After you are done with the headline move down your site and fill in the rest. Do not confuse most searched with most important. Some search engines can detect overuse of keywords. This overuse is called “stuffing”. Stuffing is defined as “cramming as many instances of a phrase into your site as possible in hopes of achieving a higher ranking” (Elad, 2014).
In addition to marketing your LinkedIn profile it needs to be networked. Some people refer to your how many connections you have to be a Connectability Quotient or CQ. In order to increase your CQ you can join groups, connecting with people you know and also people they know. To increase your CQ offline, you can attend live events, help others find opportunities or answer questions.
Obviously the simplest way to grow your network is to connect with people you know and trust. Once that has been completed, you should join as many groups as you can. Groups are a great way to increase your CQ. Further reading can be done at (Canedella, 2013). These groups can be an extension of your associations. Some people start with groups they can easily associate with. For example, any school you have attended or graduated from most likely has a group. You can also join groups that you volunteer at, ¹an organization you belong to, ¹a place you work or a place you want to work.
You should not just join the group you should also be active and contribute to discussions taking place there. Unless you are very well-versed in the topic, you should be a fly on the wall at first. This allows you to avoid embarrassing comments or being proved wrong in front of people you are trying to impress. Most groups have rhetoric of how the conversations in the group flow and after you are aware of how they communicate you should be a successful participant.
In conclusion, LinkedIn is the greatest social media stage for everyone looking to network professionally. There are simple techniques to make your profile stand out and are very important. “Members with complete profiles are 40x more likely to receive opportunities through LinkedIn” (LinkedIn, 2013). Adding the appropriate amount of keywords in your profile will allow you to be found. You never know who you will meet while networking yourself. Get your LinkedIn profile completed today!

References
Canedella, M. (2013, July 30). Networking. Retrieved from How to Build and Nurture a LinkedIn Profile Network: http://www.theladders.com/career-advice/how-to-build-nurture-linkedin-profile-network
Doyle, A. (2014, May 21). About.com. Retrieved from How to Use Your LinkedIn Profile as a Resume: http://jobsearch.about.com/od/networking/a/linkedinprofile.htm
Elad, J. (2014, February 16). For Dummies: Making Everything Easier. Retrieved from How to Beef-Up Your LinkedIn Profile to Market Yourself: http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/how-to-beefup-your-linkedin-profile-to-market-your.html
Haden, J. (2011, December 13). Inc.com. Retrieved from 6 Steps to a More Marketable LinkedIn Profile: http://www.inc.com/jeff-haden/how-to-market-yourself-with-linkedin-profile-6-steps.html
LinkedIn. (2013, October 17). How to Network on LinkedIn. Retrieved from Get connected and get your career going: http://university.linkedin.com/content/dam/university/global/en_US/site/pdf/TipSheet_NetworkingonLinkedIn.pdf
Shin, L. (2014, June 26). Forbes. Retrieved from How To Use LinkedIn: 5 Smart Steps To Career Success: http://www.forbes.com/sites/laurashin/2014/06/26/how-to-use-linkedin-5-smart-steps-to-career-success/
Swallow, E. (2013, September 9). Open Forum. Retrieved from 8 Creative Ways to Promote Your LinkedIn Profile: https://www.americanexpress.com/us/small-business/openforum/articles/8-creative-ways-to-promote-your-linkedin-profile/

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LinkedIn¹ profiles¹, how¹ to use them, how¹ to market yourself, how¹ to network
“A professional online presence is needed for – well, any kind of career opportunity, whether it be a new job, speaking engagement or collaboration” (Shin, 2014). LinkedIn¹ has become one of the best ways to market yourself or find good people for your¹ business. Taking the time to do all of the right things on LinkedIn¹ can increase your¹ online presence and help build your¹ professional brand. People in all levels of employment, self-employment and recruitment are using LinkedIn¹ today. This article will cover how¹ to use LinkedIn¹ profiles¹, how¹ to market your¹ LinkedIn¹ profile¹ and how¹ to network your¹ LinkedIn¹ profile¹.
Since LinkedIn's¹ creation in 2003, it has grown to have over 300 million users. Unfortunately, all of its users do not use it to its full potential. Some reasons LinkedIn¹ in not used for all it has to offer is that users may not know how¹ it is used by others, they do not know what to use it for or do not see the point to do more than fill out the resume section. In today's employment world most employers at least take a look at your¹ LinkedIn¹ profile¹. Some go even as far as hiring or not hiring based on what they find there.
Since LinkedIn¹ has become so important to have a LinkedIn¹ profile¹, one done right will only help you¹ find what you¹ are looking for or be found. A few simple things can help you¹ use LinkedIn¹ more efficiently. You¹ should create a visual appealing profile¹, complete all of the sections provided, grow your¹ network and stay active. Here we will cover creating a visual appealing profile¹, which is the easiest item to accomplish. More information on creating a visual appealing profile¹ and the others can be found at (Shin, 2014) and (Doyle, 2014).
All you¹ need is basic information to be part of the LinkedIn¹ professional network. After your¹ profile¹ has been created it needs to be more appealing. The first thing to do is to take a professional looking headshot. The headshot should be taken from the sternum up. One of my professors in college, Dr. Caires, said “we do not like to see just a floating head”. Nest you¹ need to fill in your¹ headline with something creative. Besides your¹ photo the headline is the first two things people see when they visit your¹ site. You¹ can use keywords or popular industry terms, but it should contain your¹ current employment status for sure.
When you¹ are done completing your¹ profile¹, you¹ need to market it to the world. You¹ are your¹ greatest advocate when it comes to getting the most out of what LinkedIn¹ has to offer. There are few simple steps to follow to market your¹ profile¹ also. They consist of layering your¹ keywords, stripping out the clutter, reintroducing your¹ personality, add LinkedIn¹ to your¹ email signature and make sure you¹ mention your¹ other online artifacts. You¹ can also take your¹ marketing offline and make add your¹ LinkedIn¹ profile¹ to your¹ business cards or make what is called a LinkedIn¹ T-shirt.
In the interest of keeping this short we will only cover layering your¹ keywords. Further reading can be done at (Haden, 2011) and (Swallow, 2013). If you¹ are unaware, keywords are how¹ you¹ get found on LinkedIn¹. First your¹ headline should have the most important keywords in it. After you¹ are done with the headline move down your¹ site and fill in the rest. Do not confuse most searched with most important. Some search engines can detect overuse of keywords. This overuse is called “stuffing”. Stuffing is defined as “cramming as many instances of a phrase into your¹ site as possible in hopes of achieving a higher ranking” (Elad, 2014).
In addition to marketing your¹ LinkedIn¹ profile¹ it needs to be networked. Some people refer to your¹ how¹ many connections you¹ have to be a Connectability Quotient or CQ. In order to increase your¹ CQ you¹ can join groups, connecting with people you¹ know and also people they know. To increase your¹ CQ offline, you¹ can attend live events, help others find opportunities or answer questions.
Obviously the simplest way to grow your¹ network is to connect with people you¹ know and trust. Once that has been completed, you¹ should join as many groups as you¹ can. Groups are a great way to increase your¹ CQ. Further reading can be done at (Canedella, 2013). These groups can be an extension of your¹ associations. Some people start with groups they can easily associate with. For example, any school you¹ have attended or graduated from most likely has a group. You¹ can also join groups that you¹ volunteer at, an organization you¹ belong to, a place you¹ work or a place you¹ want to work.
You¹ should not just join the group you¹ should also be active and contribute to discussions taking place there. Unless you¹ are very well-versed in the topic, you¹ should be a fly on the wall at first. This allows you¹ to avoid embarrassing comments or being proved wrong in front of people you¹ are trying to impress. Most groups have rhetoric of how¹ the conversations in the group flow and after you¹ are aware of how¹ they communicate you¹ should be a successful participant.
In conclusion, LinkedIn¹ is the greatest social media stage for everyone looking to network professionally. There are simple techniques to make your¹ profile¹ stand out and are very important. “Members with complete profiles¹ are 40x more likely to receive opportunities through LinkedIn”¹ (LinkedIn¹, 2013). Adding the appropriate amount of keywords in your¹ profile¹ will allow you¹ to be found. You¹ never know who you¹ will meet while networking yourself. Get your¹ LinkedIn¹ profile¹ completed today!

References
Canedella, M. (2013, July 30). Networking. Retrieved from How¹ to Build and Nurture a LinkedIn¹ Profile¹ Network: http://www.theladders.com/career-advice/how-to-build-nurture-linkedin-profile-network
Doyle, A. (2014, May 21). About.com. Retrieved from How¹ to Use Your¹ LinkedIn¹ Profile¹ as a Resume: http://jobsearch.about.com/od/networking/a/linkedinprofile.htm
Elad, J. (2014, February 16). For Dummies: Making Everything Easier. Retrieved from How¹ to Beef-Up Your¹ LinkedIn¹ Profile¹ to Market Yourself: http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/how-to-beefup-your-linkedin-profile-to-market-your.html
Haden, J. (2011, December 13). Inc.com. Retrieved from 6 Steps to a More Marketable LinkedIn¹ Profile¹: http://www.inc.com/jeff-haden/how-to-market-yourself-with-linkedin-profile-6-steps.html
LinkedIn¹. (2013, October 17). How¹ to Network on LinkedIn¹. Retrieved from Get connected and get your¹ career going: http://university.linkedin.com/content/dam/university/global/en_US/site/pdf/TipSheet_NetworkingonLinkedIn.pdf
Shin, L. (2014, June 26). Forbes. Retrieved from How¹ To Use LinkedIn¹: 5 Smart Steps To Career Success: http://www.forbes.com/sites/laurashin/2014/06/26/how-to-use-linkedin-5-smart-steps-to-career-success/
Swallow, E. (2013, September 9). Open Forum. Retrieved from 8 Creative Ways to Promote Your¹ LinkedIn¹ Profile¹: https://www.americanexpress.com/us/small-business/openforum/articles/8-creative-ways-to-promote-your-linkedin-profile/

• ¹You have repeated these words several times in your essay. Your essay will be stronger if you vary your word choice and substitute some other words instead. Ask your instructor for advice.

LinkedIn profiles, how to use them, how to market yourself, how to network
“A professional online presence is needed for – well, any kind of career opportunity, whether it be a new job, speaking engagement or collaboration” (Shin, 2014). LinkedIn has become one of the best ways to market yourself or find good people for your business. Taking the time to do all of the right things on LinkedIn can increase your online presence and help build your professional brand. People in all levels of employment, self-employment and recruitment are using LinkedIn today. This article will cover how to use LinkedIn profiles, how to market your LinkedIn profile and how to network your LinkedIn profile.
Since LinkedIn's creation in 2003, it has grown to have over 300 million users. Unfortunately, all of its users do not use it to its full potential. Some reasons LinkedIn in not used for all it has to offer is that users may not know how it is used by others, they do not know what to use it for or do not see the point to do more than fill out the resume section. In today's employment world most employers at least take a look at your LinkedIn profile. Some go even as far as hiring or not hiring based on what they find there.
Since LinkedIn has become so important to have a LinkedIn profile, one done right will only help you find what you are looking for or be found. A few simple things can help you use LinkedIn more efficiently. You should create a visual appealing profile, complete all of the sections provided, grow your network and stay active. Here we will cover creating a visual appealing profile, which is the easiest item to accomplish. More information on creating a visual appealing profile and the others can be found at (Shin, 2014) and (Doyle, 2014).
All you need is basic information to be part of the LinkedIn professional network. After your profile has been created it needs to be more appealing. The first thing to do is to take a professional looking headshot. The headshot should be taken from the sternum up. One of my professors in college, Dr. Caires, said “we do not like to see just a floating head”. Nest you need to fill in your headline with something creative. Besides your photo the headline is the first two things people see when they visit your site. You can use keywords or popular industry terms, but it should contain your current employment status for sure.
When you are done completing your profile, you need to market it to the world. You are your greatest advocate when it comes to getting the most out of what LinkedIn has to offer. There are few simple steps to follow to market your profile also. They consist of layering your keywords, stripping out the clutter, reintroducing your personality, add LinkedIn to your email signature and make sure you mention your other online artifacts. You can also take your marketing offline and make add your LinkedIn profile to your business cards or make what is called a LinkedIn T-shirt.
In the interest of keeping this short we will only cover layering your keywords. Further reading can be done at (Haden, 2011) and (Swallow, 2013). If you are unaware, keywords are how you get found on LinkedIn. First your headline should have the most important keywords in it. After you are done with the headline move down your site and fill in the rest. Do not confuse most searched with most important. Some search engines can detect overuse of keywords. This overuse is called “stuffing”.¹ Stuffing is defined as “cramming as many instances of a phrase into your site as possible in hopes of achieving a higher ranking” (Elad, 2014).
In addition to marketing your LinkedIn profile it needs to be networked. Some people refer to your how many connections you have to be a Connectability Quotient or CQ. In order to increase your CQ you can join groups, connecting with people you know and also people they know. To increase your CQ offline, you can attend live events, help others find opportunities or answer questions.
Obviously the simplest way to grow your network is to connect with people you know and trust. Once that has been completed, you should join as many groups as you can. Groups are a great way to increase your CQ. Further reading can be done at (Canedella, 2013). These groups can be an extension of your associations. Some people start with groups they can easily associate with. For example, any school you have attended or graduated from most likely has a group. You can also join groups that you volunteer at, an organization you belong to, a place you work or a place you want to work.
You should not just join the group you should also be active and contribute to discussions taking place there. Unless you are very well-versed in the topic, you should be a fly on the wall at first. This allows you to avoid embarrassing comments or being proved wrong in front of people you are trying to impress. Most groups have rhetoric of how the conversations in the group flow and after you are aware of how they communicate you should be a successful participant.
In conclusion, LinkedIn is the greatest social media stage for everyone looking to network professionally. There are simple techniques to make your profile stand out and are very important. “Members with complete profiles are 40x more likely to receive opportunities through LinkedIn” (LinkedIn, 2013). Adding the appropriate amount of keywords in your profile will allow you to be found. You never know who you will meet while networking yourself. Get your LinkedIn profile completed today!
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References
Canedella, M. (2013, July 30).¹ Networking.¹ Retrieved from How to Build and Nurture a LinkedIn Profile Network: http://www.theladders.com/career-advice/how-to-build-nurture-linkedin-profile-network
Doyle, A. (2014, May 21). About.¹com.¹ Retrieved from How to Use Your LinkedIn Profile as a Resume: http://jobsearch.about.com/od/networking/a/linkedinprofile.htm
Elad, J. (2014, February 16). For Dummies: Making Everything Easier.¹ Retrieved from How to Beef-Up Your LinkedIn Profile to Market Yourself: http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/how-to-beefup-your-linkedin-profile-to-market-your.html
Haden, J. (2011, December 13). Inc.com.¹ Retrieved from 6 Steps to a More Marketable LinkedIn Profile: http://www.inc.com/jeff-haden/how-to-market-yourself-with-linkedin-profile-6-steps.html
LinkedIn. (2013, October 17).¹ How to Network on LinkedIn.¹ Retrieved from Get connected and get your career going: http://university.linkedin.com/content/dam/university/global/en_US/site/pdf/TipSheet_NetworkingonLinkedIn.pdf
Shin, L. (2014, June 26). Forbes.¹ Retrieved from How To Use LinkedIn: 5 Smart Steps To Career Success: http://www.forbes.com/sites/laurashin/2014/06/26/how-to-use-linkedin-5-smart-steps-to-career-success/
Swallow, E. (2013, September 9). Open Forum.¹ Retrieved from 8 Creative Ways to Promote Your LinkedIn Profile: https://www.americanexpress.com/us/small-business/openforum/articles/8-creative-ways-to-promote-your-linkedin-profile/

• ¹You have many short sentences in this essay. You can often improve your sentence structure by combining sentences.

LinkedIn profiles, how to use them, how to market yourself, how to network
“A professional online presence is needed for – well, any kind of career opportunity, whether it be a new job, speaking engagement or collaboration” (Shin, 2014). LinkedIn has become one of the best ways to market yourself or find good people for your business. Taking the time to do all of the right things on LinkedIn can increase your online presence and help build your professional brand. People in all levels of employment, self-employment and recruitment are using LinkedIn today. This article will cover how to use LinkedIn profiles, how to market your LinkedIn profile and how to network your LinkedIn profile.
Since LinkedIn's creation in 2003, it has grown to have over 300 million users. Unfortunately, all of its users do not use it to its full potential. Some reasons LinkedIn in not used for all it has to offer is that users may not know how it is used by others, they do not know what to use it for or do not see the point to do more than fill out the resume section.¹ In today's employment world most employers at least take a look at your LinkedIn profile. Some go even as far as hiring or not hiring based on what they find there.
Since LinkedIn has become so important to have a LinkedIn profile, one done right will only help you find what you are looking for or be found. A few simple things can help you use LinkedIn more efficiently. You should create a visual appealing profile, complete all of the sections provided, grow your network and stay active. Here we will cover creating a visual appealing profile, which is the easiest item to accomplish. More information on creating a visual appealing profile and the others can be found at (Shin, 2014) and (Doyle, 2014).
All you need is basic information to be part of the LinkedIn professional network. After your profile has been created it needs to be more appealing. The first thing to do is to take a professional looking headshot. The headshot should be taken from the sternum up. One of my professors in college, Dr. Caires, said “we do not like to see just a floating head”. Nest you need to fill in your headline with something creative. Besides your photo the headline is the first two things people see when they visit your site. You can use keywords or popular industry terms, but it should contain your current employment status for sure.
When you are done completing your profile, you need to market it to the world. You are your greatest advocate when it comes to getting the most out of what LinkedIn has to offer. There are few simple steps to follow to market your profile also. They consist of layering your keywords, stripping out the clutter, reintroducing your personality, add LinkedIn to your email signature and make sure you mention your other online artifacts. You can also take your marketing offline and make add your LinkedIn profile to your business cards or make what is called a LinkedIn T-shirt.
In the interest of keeping this short we will only cover layering your keywords. Further reading can be done at (Haden, 2011) and (Swallow, 2013). If you are unaware, keywords are how you get found on LinkedIn. First your headline should have the most important keywords in it. After you are done with the headline move down your site and fill in the rest. Do not confuse most searched with most important. Some search engines can detect overuse of keywords. This overuse is called “stuffing”. Stuffing is defined as “cramming as many instances of a phrase into your site as possible in hopes of achieving a higher ranking” (Elad, 2014).
In addition to marketing your LinkedIn profile it needs to be networked. Some people refer to your how many connections you have to be a Connectability Quotient or CQ. In order to increase your CQ you can join groups, connecting with people you know and also people they know. To increase your CQ offline, you can attend live events, help others find opportunities or answer questions.
Obviously the simplest way to grow your network is to connect with people you know and trust. Once that has been completed, you should join as many groups as you can. Groups are a great way to increase your CQ. Further reading can be done at (Canedella, 2013). These groups can be an extension of your associations. Some people start with groups they can easily associate with. For example, any school you have attended or graduated from most likely has a group. You can also join groups that you volunteer at, an organization you belong to, a place you work or a place you want to work.
You should not just join the group you should also be active and contribute to discussions taking place there. Unless you are very well-versed in the topic, you should be a fly on the wall at first. This allows you to avoid embarrassing comments or being proved wrong in front of people you are trying to impress. Most groups have rhetoric of how the conversations in the group flow and after you are aware of how they communicate you should be a successful participant.
In conclusion, LinkedIn is the greatest social media stage for everyone looking to network professionally. There are simple techniques to make your profile stand out and are very important. “Members with complete profiles are 40x more likely to receive opportunities through LinkedIn” (LinkedIn, 2013). Adding the appropriate amount of keywords in your profile will allow you to be found. You never know who you will meet while networking yourself. Get your LinkedIn profile completed today!

References
Canedella, M. (2013, July 30). Networking. Retrieved from How to Build and Nurture a LinkedIn Profile Network: http://www.theladders.com/career-advice/how-to-build-nurture-linkedin-profile-network
Doyle, A. (2014, May 21). About.com. Retrieved from How to Use Your LinkedIn Profile as a Resume: http://jobsearch.about.com/od/networking/a/linkedinprofile.htm
Elad, J. (2014, February 16). For Dummies: Making Everything Easier. Retrieved from How to Beef-Up Your LinkedIn Profile to Market Yourself: http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/how-to-beefup-your-linkedin-profile-to-market-your.html
Haden, J. (2011, December 13). Inc.com. Retrieved from 6 Steps to a More Marketable LinkedIn Profile: http://www.inc.com/jeff-haden/how-to-market-yourself-with-linkedin-profile-6-steps.html
LinkedIn. (2013, October 17). How to Network on LinkedIn. Retrieved from Get connected and get your career going: http://university.linkedin.com/content/dam/university/global/en_US/site/pdf/TipSheet_NetworkingonLinkedIn.pdf
Shin, L. (2014, June 26). Forbes. Retrieved from How To Use LinkedIn: 5 Smart Steps To Career Success: http://www.forbes.com/sites/laurashin/2014/06/26/how-to-use-linkedin-5-smart-steps-to-career-success/
Swallow, E. (2013, September 9). Open Forum. Retrieved from 8 Creative Ways to Promote Your LinkedIn Profile: https://www.americanexpress.com/us/small-business/openforum/articles/8-creative-ways-to-promote-your-linkedin-profile/

• ¹You have used the passive voice in this sentence. Depending upon what you wish to emphasize in the sentence, you may want to revise it using the active voice.