@KCCLAVERIA WHY YOU SHOULD ROCK
(And 10 tips on how to do it)

@KCCLAVERIA WHY LINKEDIN? @KCCLAVERIA |
KCCLAVERIA.COM

@KCCLAVERIA@KCCLAVERIA | KCCLAVERIA.COM Because it
is the world’s largest professional network.

@KCCLAVERIA@KCCLAVERIA | KCCLAVERIA.COM It has
277 million members (and growing).Photo credit: press.linkedIn.com

@KCCLAVERIA@KCCLAVERIA | KCCLAVERIA.COM Your LinkedIn
profile ranks high on Google.

@KCCLAVERIA@KCCLAVERIA | KCCLAVERIA.COM Recruiters use
it.Credit: Jobvite.com

@KCCLAVERIA SO, HOW DO YOU
ROCK LINKEDIN? @KCCLAVERIA | KCCLAVERIA.COM

@KCCLAVERIA@KCCLAVERIA | KCCLAVERIA.COM TIP #1:
Complete your profile.

@KCCLAVERIA@KCCLAVERIA | KCCLAVERIA.COM Go for
it.

@KCCLAVERIA@KCCLAVERIA | KCCLAVERIA.COM TIP #2:
Use keywords in your profile.

@KCCLAVERIA@KCCLAVERIA | KCCLAVERIA.COM Add keywords
to your professional headline.

@KCCLAVERIA@KCCLAVERIA | KCCLAVERIA.COM Use keywords
in your summary.

@KCCLAVERIA@KCCLAVERIA | KCCLAVERIA.COM Mention what
tools and software you have experience with.

@KCCLAVERIA@KCCLAVERIA | KCCLAVERIA.COM Mention clients
you have worked with.

@KCCLAVERIA@KCCLAVERIA | KCCLAVERIA.COM Keywords increase
your chances of getting found.

@KCCLAVERIA@KCCLAVERIA | KCCLAVERIA.COM TIP #3:
Show off key projects.

@KCCLAVERIA@KCCLAVERIA | KCCLAVERIA.COM Go to
your “experience” section and add links to each role.

@KCCLAVERIA@KCCLAVERIA | KCCLAVERIA.COM LinkedIn will
show your projects under each role.

@KCCLAVERIA@KCCLAVERIA | KCCLAVERIA.COM TIP #4:
Connect only with people you know or you’ve met.

@KCCLAVERIA@KCCLAVERIA | KCCLAVERIA.COM Connect with
colleagues, classmates, friends or people you’ve met at networking events.

@KCCLAVERIA@KCCLAVERIA | KCCLAVERIA.COM TIP #5:
Customize your message when inviting people.

@KCCLAVERIA@KCCLAVERIA | KCCLAVERIA.COM Customize this
section.

@KCCLAVERIA@KCCLAVERIA | KCCLAVERIA.COM
ALWAYS.

@KCCLAVERIA@KCCLAVERIA | KCCLAVERIA.COM TIP #6:
Post consistently.

@KCCLAVERIA@KCCLAVERIA | KCCLAVERIA.COM Share links
to industry news and your own work, photos, etc..

@KCCLAVERIA@KCCLAVERIA | KCCLAVERIA.COM Posting regularly
keeps you on people’s radar.

@KCCLAVERIA@KCCLAVERIA | KCCLAVERIA.COM TIP #7:
Mention people.

@KCCLAVERIA@KCCLAVERIA | KCCLAVERIA.COM But only
do it when it’s appropriate.

@KCCLAVERIA@KCCLAVERIA | KCCLAVERIA.COM TIP #8:
Check who’s checking your profile.

@KCCLAVERIA@KCCLAVERIA | KCCLAVERIA.COM You’ll find
this at the right-hand side of your LinkedIn feed.

@KCCLAVERIA@KCCLAVERIA | KCCLAVERIA.COM Check this
section to discover new people to connect with.

@KCCLAVERIA@KCCLAVERIA | KCCLAVERIA.COM TIP #9:
Recommend (awesome) people.

@KCCLAVERIA@KCCLAVERIA | KCCLAVERIA.COM Share the
love. Don’t be shy to leave a recommendation for people who’ve worked with.

@KCCLAVERIA@KCCLAVERIA | KCCLAVERIA.COM Also, don’t
be shy about asking for recommendations.

@KCCLAVERIA@KCCLAVERIA | KCCLAVERIA.COM TIP #10:
Invite people to meet you offline.

@KCCLAVERIA@KCCLAVERIA | KCCLAVERIA.COM Invite people
for coffee. Ask for informational interviews. Network. (Talk to people.)

@KCCLAVERIA@KCCLAVERIA | KCCLAVERIA.COM P.S. For
more info visit: http://bit.ly/RockLinkedIn