3. LinkedIn Stats 35%check it daily 32%check the site several times a week 42%update profile regularly 81%belong to at least one group Study by Market research firm Lab42 8-2011
4. Using LinkedIn Top level executives Industry networking (22%) Promoting their businesses (20%) Middle management professionals To keep in touch (24%) with others Industry networking (20%). Entry level employees Job searching (24%) Co-worker networking (23%) Study by Market research firm Lab42 8-2011
5. Connecting Your Way to Success Step 1: Create a compelling profile Not a resume rehash
17. Connecting Your Way to Success Step 3: Status updates 1 – 3 times per week Start with a lower case action verb Share what you are working on Include links to articles, presentations Update status – strictly business
19. Connecting Your Way to Success Step 4: Groups Choose a target market Join groups for those markets Can join up to 50 Actively participate in a meaningful way Set communications to weekly