LinkedIn In 30 Minutes (2nd Edition): How to create a rock-solid LinkedIn profile and build connections that matter

LinkedIn In 30 Minutes (2nd Edition): How to create a rock-solid LinkedIn profile and build connections that matter

by Angela Rose
LinkedIn In 30 Minutes (2nd Edition): How to create a rock-solid LinkedIn profile and build connections that matter

LinkedIn In 30 Minutes (2nd Edition): How to create a rock-solid LinkedIn profile and build connections that matter

by Angela Rose

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Overview

Updated for 2018! If you're serious about taking your career to the next level, you need to be on LinkedIn(R). In LinkedIn In 30 Minutes (2nd Edition), author Angela Rose will show you how to make a rock-solid LinkedIn profile and expand your network. Whether you want to find a new job on LinkedIn or advance your career, this guide can be the blueprint for a supercharged LinkedIn strategy. This LinkedIn book includes sections on:

  • LinkedIn registration and basic profile setup
  • Nine critical LinkedIn profile elements
  • Six additional LinkedIn profile elements you should include
  • Why keywords are so important for your LinkedIn profile
  • How to improve a basic profile
  • Real-world examples of successful LinkedIn profiles
  • How to address unemployment on LinkedIn
  • How to connect with other people on LinkedIn
  • Crafting personalized LinkedIn invitations
  • Connecting with strangers on LinkedIn
  • Other ways to get noticed on LinkedIn
  • Best practices for using LinkedIn's search engine
  • Participation strategies for LinkedIn Groups
  • Five ways to find a job on LinkedIn
  • InMail and other paid LinkedIn services
  • How to turn off LinkedIn notifications

The revised edition of LinkedIn In 30 Minutes is for people who are new to LinkedIn, as well as those who have created basic profiles and now want to take their LinkedIn efforts to the next level. While LinkedIn In 30 Minutes is not a comprehensive guide, it provides a solid foundation of LinkedIn registration basics, critical profile elements, and networking best practices that can help you land a new job or advance your career.

The LinkedIn tutorial is easy to approach -- it's filled with step-by-step instructions written in plain English and a touch of humor. There are lots of screenshots and LinkedIn best practices that you can use to turn an uninspiring profile into a winner!

LinkedIn In 30 Minutes is a Foreword INDIES Finalist! Foreword Reviews highlights some of the best titles produced from the independent publishing community.

About the series: Since 2012, In 30 Minutes(R) guides have helped people all over the world understand complex topics, including technology, medicine, and personal finance. For more information, visit in30minutes.com.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781939924520
Publisher: I30 Media Corporation
Publication date: 01/18/2016
Edition description: 2nd Revised ed.
Pages: 104
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.01(h) x 0.20(d)

About the Author

Angela Rose is a writer and B2C marketing strategist based in Colorado. When she's not removing cats from her keyboard, you can find Angela searching for the perfect taco, running 5Ks, whipping up original pastry recipes, and hiking the Colorado Mountains with her photographer husband. LinkedIn In 30 Minutes (2nd Edition) is Angela's first book.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Not just an online resume

How are people leveraging LinkedIn?

Are you ready to get started?



Chapter 1 - A brief tour of LinkedIn.

Understanding toolbar links and icons

Your custom LinkedIn homepage

Your LinkedIn profile

LinkedIn apps overview



Chapter 2 - Registration.

How to register online

How to make your LinkedIn profile stand out

Five privacy-related settings you should change right now



Chapter 3 - Making your profile great

The most critical elements of your profile

Six elements to add (if you have enough time)

Six sections you can skip or save for later

How to leverage endorsements for specific skills

The importance of recommendations

What should you list if you are unemployed?

Examples of effective LinkedIn profiles

A LinkedIn makeover for Monica



Chapter 4 - Networking on LinkedIn

The types of connections

How to find people to connect with

Who should be in your network?

Invitation basics Make it personal: Why customized invitations are best Accepting and rejecting invitations Strangers on LinkedIn: Why are they contacting you? Reaching out via introductions and InMail Tips for nurturing your network



Chapter 5 - Joining the discussion

The easiest way to reach out to your network: Updates

How to share an update

A strategic approach to sharing updates

Attracting followers with LinkedIn articles

How to publish an article

Best practices for articles

Making the most of LinkedIn groups

How to find relevant groups

How to join a group

Best practices for group participation



Chapter 6 - Finding a job on LinkedIn

Five ways to find available jobs on LinkedIn Three tips for using LinkedIn search when looking for jobs This job sounds perfect! Now what? Why upgrade to Job Seeker Premium? Four ways to leverage your network when looking for a job

Conclusion



Index

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