Using LinkedIn, How to Be Found, Tips for JobSeekers and Linked In Users in General

1. Be Found and Find Using LinkedIn Presented to: ExecuNet Anita Lauhoff, F3 Executive Recruiter amlauhoff@att.net http://www.linkedin.com/in/alauhoff

3. Golden-Rule Networking and how to Build One

6. Over 150 industries represented

7. Executives from every Fortune 500 firm

8. 2.9 million students

9. 50,000 college and university alumni groups

10. Average Age = 43

11. Household Income = $108k

12. Male/Female = 54%/46%

14. Enhance your ability to:

15. Power network

16. Market your personal brand and profile

17. Monitor key events

18. Get answers and ask questions

20. Where Recruiters Find Candidates Today

21. How Executives Are Finding Career Options

22. The Art of NetworkingYour ability to connect is what sets you apart! Golden Rule Networking Build a Professional LinkedIn Network Work the Network “You can have everything in life that you want if you just help enough other people get what they want.” ZigZiglar

23. Position YOU as a SME SWK = Someone Worth Knowing Knows the industry, conferences, associations Knows the players Knows the compensation issues Advises and coaches others on these topics Managers seek out this person for advice Candidates ask for advice who aren’t currently engaged Presented by Lou Adler

24. How LinkedIn Will Fire Up Your CareerFortune, April 2010 “…To pick these hires the old fashioned way, the firm would rely on headhunters, employee referrals, and job boards. But the game has changed. To get the attention of John Campagnino, Accenture's head of global recruiting, you'd better be on the web…” “To put a sharper point on it: If you don't have a profile on LinkedIn, you're nowhere. Partly motivated by the cheaper, faster recruiting he can do online, Campagnino plans to make as many as 40% of his hires in the next few years through social media. Says he: "This is the future of recruiting for our company.“

25. Go To: http://www.linkedin.com

27. Display headshot photo

28. Summarize accomplishments with full career history

29. Add a profile headline

30. Add a status update to keep your network informed

31. List companies (with highlights) and schools attended

32. Have at least 3 LinkedIn recommendations

33. Add your colleagues

34. Link to your website or blog (3)

35. Create a personalize URL and add it to your email signature

37. Get the Word Out!

38. Home Page

39. Invite people to join your network

40. Sample Scripts Example 1: Sample Invite Script to Invite Someone Into Your Network Dear _________, I came across your profile on LinkedIn and am impressed with the work you do. I have been working in (IT, marketing, operations, etc.) and at this time I am in a job search mode. As such I would appreciate the opportunity to talk with you for 10 minutes to explore your insight as to a potential job in (IT, marketing, operations, etc at your organization ) I also am networking daily and meeting people who might be a strong addition to your network. I would be happy to make introductions and offer support to you in any way I can. Let me know when might be a convenient time to call for a quick chat. Regards, Example 2: Sample Invite Script to Invite Someone Into Your Network Dear _________, I would like to invite you to join my LinkedIn network. I am building a vibrant network and am happy to help you in any way I can. I would appreciate it, though, if you choose not to accept my invitation that you click on “Archive” instead of “I Don’t Know.” Thanks for your time and I look forward to connecting with you. Regards, Example 3: LinkedIn Script to Send to Someone When They Join Your Group Dear _________, Thank you for joining the Driving Distribution Sales Beyond LinkedIn Group. I value your participation and welcome you to join in on current conversations as well as offer new ones. Feel free to contact me at dirk@4thgenerationsystems.com with any questions or suggestions youmight have for making this group the best group you have joined on LinkedIn or any other online community. Finally, share this with otherswho would benefit from the discussions and connections offered in the group. I look forward to your participation. Best Regards,

41. Join LinkedIn Groups

42. Job Search

43. Advanced Search

44. Use Company Pages to Network

45. Leverage Tools and Applications

46. Account Settings

47. Questions?

48. Contact Me for Consulting & Training Anita Lauhoff F3 Search: First Fast & Focused Connect: http://linkedin.com/in/alauhoff I train the Recruiting Team, the job seeker or just a LinkedIn User!

49. http://www.linkedin.com Complete your profile to 100%Enhance your personal brand, showcase your skills and accomplishments, and build professional credibility by completing your own LinkedIn profile. Add your connections! Your team, your work, your schools, your past firms, those you meet at seminars, church, etc. Join your OWN LinkedIn Group and Join Niche Groups related to your focused area Start Networking! You have an expertise and you need to SELL YOU!! Let people know what you do BEST! Actions to take right now