“ ” LinkedIn for Behind Closed Doors Burnside Library located in the Burnside Civic Centre, 401 Greenhill Road, Tusmore, Adelaide, South Australia Sue Ellson BBus AIMM MAHRI CDAA (Assoc) ASA MPC 20 April 2016 Session 1 – 9.30am – 11.30am Introduction to LinkedIn and Building your Profile

Today What is LinkedIn? Where to start What to include on your LinkedIn profile LinkedIn networking tips Digital footprint do’s and don’ts Networking do’s and don’ts Job search strategies Questions and answers

What is LinkedIn? World’s Largest Professional Network 415 million+ members worldwide (two new per second) Millions of members removed Over 7 million members in Australia More students and graduates are coming on to the platform Prepare for the Computer Experience and the User Experience Think of Wisdom and Purpose Started as a network, now a publisher, next business to business

Who is Sue Ellson LinkedIn started 5 May 2003, Sue joined 21 December 2003 First 100,000 members worldwide Over 800 views last 90 days (100 to be active) Over 8,200 connections (minimum 60) 41 recommendations (minimum 3) 50 endorsement categories (limit to 20 to specialise) Independent LinkedIn Specialist – consult to individuals, business, organisations, author, experienced trainer, professional learner, consultant in practice

Where to start (backup and 90 day maintenance) Collect your statistics (views, connections, etc) Export your profile to PDF (backup) Export your connections (backup) Review your PURPOSE Decide what to do for the next 90 days Pages 34 – 35 Customise your Public Profile URL

What to include on your profile Keywords, keywords, keywords Page 28 Photo, Headline, Summary (most important) Advice for contacting – mobile, (spaces Skype Professional membership – website, image, member number Projects - relevant assignments including challenges overcome List of subjects – more keywords Jobs – Description, Tasks, Achievements or Outcomes Complete, consistent, correct (no typos or bad formatting) Search Engine Optimise Your Profile Page 50 Page 44 and more

LinkedIn Networking Tips 60 or more connections Everyone knows 250 people What is your purpose? P9 & 25 Consider peers, advisers, mentors, international P81, P161 Seek information, build relationship, secure opportunity P88 Publish – 70% information, 20% shared, 10% sell P68 Participate – Groups (if relevant) P63 and Follow target companies P64 Polite – would you do it in real life? Say THANK YOU, give FEEDBACK Build and maintain network – contact VIPs three times per year P56

Digital Footprint  Digital Asset  Brand Consistent message all platforms Purpose Register exact match domain (sueellson.com) Get a Google+ Profile and Page Keep a Username List Backup to cloud Do’s Don’ts Lie or manufacture a message for personal gain Put sensitive content in writing Disclose commercial information Be disrespectful Be lazy Restrict opportunity

Networking Combine online with face to face Follow up (set reminders) Always say thank you for every referral, provide details Contact personally if possible Find out what you can give Share opportunities with others Do’s Don’ts Stop – your value is your network Discredit anyone Send a message when a call would be better Be scared – smile! Become complacent Stop learning

LinkedIn Career Search Strategies What is your purpose – be clear – adjust to attract! Target the companies, industries, professions Build relationships Set your jobs preferences Apply with a prepared & aligned ‘application’ (cover letter and resume) Speak personally, diary follow up, say thank you even if you miss out Secure mentors – now and in the future – networking, referrals, voluntary work Think views, think message (dot points), think conversion

LinkedIn Questions and Answers Questions please – any sort! Yes, you can connect – increase your search results More information sueellson.com and 120ways.com ‘120 Ways To Attract The Right Career Or Business’ 18/5/16 ‘120 Ways To Market Your Business Hyper Locally’ 23/8/16