Best practices on LinkedIn are abundant, and so is the no-no list.
Here are some things to consider if you want to be successful on this great business networking platform.
Here are some things to consider if you want to be successful on this great business networking platform.
2. You don't give back.
Great networking is based on giving, not receiving. Endorse another person's skills and you not only give them a virtual pat on the back, you may also help them show up in search results. Personally, I won't endorse anyone I don't feel comfortable endorsing, it's not genuine.
3. You've forgotten where you are.
LinkedIn is not Facebook. LinkedIn is a social networking site for professionals, so always present yourself in a professional manner. Show off your vacation and party pics someplace else. When you want to leave comments, share material, etc., always assume a potential employer, employee, customer, vendor is going to read it.
Great networking is based on giving, not receiving. Endorse another person's skills and you not only give them a virtual pat on the back, you may also help them show up in search results. Personally, I won't endorse anyone I don't feel comfortable endorsing, it's not genuine.
3. You've forgotten where you are.
LinkedIn is not Facebook. LinkedIn is a social networking site for professionals, so always present yourself in a professional manner. Show off your vacation and party pics someplace else. When you want to leave comments, share material, etc., always assume a potential employer, employee, customer, vendor is going to read it.
4. Don't be a salesperson in your groups.
Groups can be a great networking tool to grow your sphere of influence if you're engaged in the right way. DO NOT join a group if you're just going to promote your products or services, instead share useful information others in the group will find informative. The object is to build your reputation as a industry leader, and to develop useful relationships through communication.
Groups can be a great networking tool to grow your sphere of influence if you're engaged in the right way. DO NOT join a group if you're just going to promote your products or services, instead share useful information others in the group will find informative. The object is to build your reputation as a industry leader, and to develop useful relationships through communication.