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Re: How to Get the Most Out of LinkedIn

Jeremy Roberts — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:05:45 -0000

How to get the most out of Linkedin.

Re: How to Get the Most Out of LinkedIn

Decent Sms — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 04:06:54 -0000

all posts are informative thanks.

Re: How to Get the Most Out of LinkedIn

Andrew Mason — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 13:34:49 -0000

On the whole Linked In is a great networking tool but use it carefully.

Use Linkedin carefully if you are in Sales or account management. You could find that your competitors will ambush your connections list. I have just blogged on an interesting case of this happening:

http://www.themanwhosoldthe...

Re: How to Get the Most Out of LinkedIn

Jeff goldman — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 15:07:16 -0000

I also find it useful to use LinkedIn as a CRM tool (customer relationship management). Here is a sim on how to do this. http://www.minutebio.com/LI...

Thanks,

Jeff

Re: How to Get the Most Out of LinkedIn

Facebook User — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 13:22:55 -0000

Very good article! I also agree on LinkedIn to tell beginner users more about how to and why to use the tool.

Re: How to Get the Most Out of LinkedIn

David Hughes — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 19:01:44 -0000

Great article and good points about the groups. I have joined many groups and found getting the daily updates by email helps me review all the open topics. I am still in shock over the amount of time you have to devote to all these social networking sites so I have narrowed it down.
I use LinkedIn for Business Networking and I use iKarma for my reputation. I also keep a Blog on our Financial Markets.

Re: How to Get the Most Out of LinkedIn

Joe Spencer — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 05:29:08 -0000

Great article covering the uses of LinkedIn. I find the network useful.

Re: How to Get the Most Out of LinkedIn

Karrine — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 00:59:47 -0000

This is a great post. I was just speaking with someone about how I have not been utilizing Linked in to it's fullest potential. Thanks for the reminder.

Re: How to Get the Most Out of LinkedIn

Rob — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:10:14 -0000

Ian,

Initially I agree with you. It would be nice to have the capabilities of better brokering and contact info. The way linkedin has set up the model, though, is to own the communication channel. That is their revenue generation point. If I really need to reach out to someone I generally call their company and ask for them . . . but emails . . . that is another problem. There are limitations in terms of what you can do but still a lot of value to be had in finding the right people. I use LinkedIn all the time for this purpose . . . When you need names and emails . . . Jigsaw comes through . . . but all in all both have their limitations. I think if one solution offered both capabilities it would be met with a lot of market resistance. Many users would be hesitant to include themselves and update their profiles if they knew that their info would be available for every cold caller on the planet to spam and dial them. Then their is the whole question of revenue streams . . . what I do see here is a space in between for a third player but that is a conversation for another platform and another time.

Rob Heitzler

Re: How to Get the Most Out of LinkedIn

Shaka — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 02:05:04 -0000

I would like Linkedin supported more languages for example Chinese.

Re: How to Get the Most Out of LinkedIn

Chad Levitt — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 22:46:44 -0000

Linkedin is powerful -- I developed a â€œLinkedin power techniqueâ€ to bypass the â€œvirtual gatekeeperâ€ of any company. This technique lead to me getting hired by EMC and resulted in my first interview 4 times in a row with 4 different companies.

The other day I put up a post on my blog with screen shots that details the exact steps to follow so others can do the exact same as I did. Follow the link -- http://tinyurl.com/66ydpg

Go connect on Linkedin and get the job you truly want!

Re: How to Get the Most Out of LinkedIn

Jason Alba — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 17:53:46 -0000

Bob, interesting comment. I find that people can get passive value out of LinkedIn (by having a strong profile and growing their network (not like crazy, but calculated growth), or active value out of LinkedIn by participating in Answers, Group discussions (relatively new), and actively reaching out to their contacts. I'm guessing you are on the more passive side?

Jason Alba
Author - I'm on LinkedIn -- Now What???

Re: How to Get the Most Out of LinkedIn

Internet Marketing Joy — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 15:02:46 -0000

I'm also a member of LinkedIn..it is a nice way to keep in touch with your business contacts..and also a great way when you're looking for work or clients.

Re: How to Get the Most Out of LinkedIn

Yeah — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 04:56:35 -0000

IMHO LION is the worst way to get the most out of LinkedIn You end up having a sea of useless links to people you know nothing about. The more you know your connections, the higher the value of your network.

Re: How to Get the Most Out of LinkedIn

Jacob Share — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 04:55:48 -0000

I was glad to see the launch of Applications. This is one more step towards making LinkedIn profiles into the ideal virtual resume, because the Apps open up many possibilities for users to show their successes and expertise directly on their resume/profile.

I wrote a first review at launch time:

First Review: Using LinkedIn Applications to Show Professional Job Success -
http://jobmob.co.il/blog/us...

Re: How to Get the Most Out of LinkedIn

Rick Hamell — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 16:20:05 -0000

Linkedin is just another tool. It has it's down sides, and it's up sides. For the individual user who is looking for a job, or looking to network it is invaluable. But, I would NOT allow people to use this as part of their job. The potential for abuse would be too great in my opinion.

http://www.linkedin.com/in/...

Re: How to Get the Most Out of LinkedIn

Wayne Smallman — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 16:14:28 -0000

"Have you checked out LinkedIn since they added the ability to add applications?"

I haven't, no. But time will tell whether this is the right move by LinkedIn, since it's such a total change of direction, and a big step away from their core competencies.

Again, it's a personal thing; I'm on there, but that's it. The Q&A is good, but not enough of a draw for me to keep going back.

Like I said in my last comment, of the people I've introduced to LinkedIn, they just don't get it, or see a reason to be on there. And then there's the subscription costs.

I think LinkedIn has its heart in recruitment (head-hunting) and being a web-enabled address book for people who're on the career ladder, which I'm not...

Re: How to Get the Most Out of LinkedIn

Mike — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 14:51:20 -0000

Firstly, I've learned a long time ago not to post personal info on the net.
Secondly, take a look at the posts above: the fact that so many marketers, PR people and job hunters write strongly in favor of linkedin raises so many alarm flags!
I see very little benefit in it and potential drawbacks ranging from minor annoyances to hard bites in the backside. Personally I'll keep networking mainly the old-fashioned way; you guys (the groups above) keep linking among yourselves for all I care...

Re: How to Get the Most Out of LinkedIn

homeBiscuitsAndGravy — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 14:39:31 -0000

thoughts are that blogs that ask "what are your thoughts?" at the end of their posts provide me with the worst case of gas...

Re: How to Get the Most Out of LinkedIn

aaa — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 14:25:43 -0000

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Re: How to Get the Most Out of LinkedIn

Jenni H — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 12:54:52 -0000

Great article. I have been using LinkedIn for years to build my network. I discovered groups and Q&A this past year and it has been extremely beneficial. I have been contacted for job opportunities, alumni networking and even found a long lost junior high school friend. It is important to keep building your network - especially in a down economy. It's all about connections and building your personal brand.

My LinkedIn Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/in/...

Re: How to Get the Most Out of LinkedIn

Income Tax India — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 11:53:57 -0000

Thanks for the good tips !!

Re: How to Get the Most Out of LinkedIn

Arnie Kuenn — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 11:21:26 -0000

I have been on LinkedIn for a long time and only recently have I really learned how to take full advantage of it. I have generated leads for our business, found old friends, reignited past business relationships and contributed to the community. It is the one social media I site I actively participate in.

Re: How to Get the Most Out of LinkedIn

Tara Kelly — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 09:27:11 -0000

My ideal job candidate will write em a short email with a personal introduction, and a link to their LinkedIN Profile. The email lets me know why they are interested specifically in working at Passpack and highlight really relevant experience - for the rest of the "CV" I know that since the profile is publicly available, they aren't going to be fudging past experiences (YES, people really do this).

Re: How to Get the Most Out of LinkedIn

Wayne Smallman — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 09:23:06 -0000

Justin Whitaker & I are in total agreement; LinkedIn is essentially a big web-enabled address book and nothing like a social network.

By far the most useful tool LinkedIn in offers is the Q&A section, which is a great place to get some excellent, near-instant feedback.

Sadly, the crippled basic email service and the 4 different subscriptions are totally off-putting for me and just about everyone I've recommended LinkedIn to.

I suppose it's all about the individual, but LinkedIn certainly doesn't offer anything like value for money. So the free version is all I'm ever going to use...