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The In's and Out's of LinkedIn
By on July 8, 2010 2:29 PM
By now you've probably heard of LinkedIn and maybe you even have an account, but do you really know the in's and out's of connecting with people and job hunting via LinkedIn? Do you know the difference between first, second, and third degree contacts or what Inmail is? Let the Career Resource Library help you figure out the best way to network, job hunt, and continue using LinkedIn after you've landed a job.
We have several resources that will help you figure out how to utilize LinkedIn functions for effective networking while following the proper online etiquette. Did you know in addition to being an excellent networking tool, using LinkedIn is also an excellent way to research companies? All company data is gathered directly from member employee's profiles rather than marketing departments so you're more likely to get real, unfiltered information. You can also ask questions about anything from job hunting tips to business travel advice using LinkedIn and get knowledgeable answers from working professionals. If you answer questions, you could be on voted one of LinkedIn's weekly top experts which will give you even more recognition and possible contacts. These are just a couple of the many ways you can use LinkedIn to further your career.
To learn more check out some of our resources:
How to find a job on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Myspace and other social networks by Brad and Debra Schepp
Finding the job of your dreams isn't as easy as it used to be. Instead of scanning the job wanted adds you're going to have be more proactive and assertive by using the most current and effective tools and methods. This book discusses how to use the most popular social media sites to reach out to other professionals and further your career. You'll learn inside tips and to creating an eye-catching profile and expanding your network. Also included are stories from people who've succeed and landed jobs using social media and managers who use it to look for potential hires.
After returning from years working abroad in Asia, Schaffer developed the concept of "Windmill Networking," which is building up networks of trusted connections, helping others out and reaping the rewards of these connections and favors all of which can be done through LinkedIn. This book is a catalog of the basic and advanced functionalities of the LinkedIn network and an explication of--and recruitment tool for--the Windmill Networking technique. Schaffer's exhaustive guidebook covers everything from self-branding and establishing connections to joining groups and updating one's status.
How to really use LinkedIn : discover the true power of LinkedIn and how to leverage it for your business and career by Jan Vermeiren
In this book, Vermeiran answers the questions people ask: what does this website have that I can use to my advantage? How can I use it in a way that gives me results without my having to spend too much time on it? Vermeiran shows you why LinkedIn is such a powerful tool for everybody to use. Not only that, he also presents a short and effective step-by-step plan for people to apply to get immediate results and advanced strategies for finding new customers, a new job, employees and people to help you get your job done faster. On top of that, the answers to frequently asked questions, an overview of little-known LinkedIn features and the list of free time-saving tools make it the perfect manual to REALLY start using LinkedIn.
For more information stop by the Career Resource Library located at 1 Palace Rd, Room P304E and browse our collection of career related books and magazines. To make an appointment please call (617) 521-2515.
