In early December 2009, Kristin Burnham, Staff Writer for CIO.com in the article 5 Ways to Get More from LinkedIn in 2010 provided tips on how to get more from LinkedIn in 2010. She noted that using five features could help you gain more from LinkedIn. Ms. Burnham recommended participating in Groups, finding and connecting via Events, using the Advanced People Search for seeking new connections, discovering relevant trends about companies of interest, and seeking Recommendations to enhance and validate your profile.
All these are solid tips and helpful suggestions, as I talk to those who use LinkedIn and get results I always ask “What do you do and what features to you use?” I find that the specific features vary from person to person, however the common thread among those who get results is that each person has a specific strategy for using LinkedIn and how much time is spent using, connecting and researching via LinkedIn.
One savvy user, who has landed four (4) interviews via LinkedIn connections since mid-November told me that it took him about 20 days to figure out the best ways to use LinkedIn. Then he could connect with those who could hire him and make the most of all the company information available via LinkedIn.
He noted initially he spent a couple hours a day just learning what information was on the site, setting up his profile and inviting connections. Then he decided on a plan with clear action steps. Now he uses LinkedIn less than a couple hours a week with great results.
Do you have a plan for using LinkedIn?
What is working for you?
What results are you getting?
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