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LinkedIn Best Practices<\/h1>\n

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You want to build a powerful collaborative network where people are trading value, right? They’re trading ideas, they’re trading messages, they’re trading connections, and you want to make this a long term asset. <\/span> This is just the beginning, but you should be thinking about this being an asset for you, building, optimizing and protecting your long term asset because it does tell a story about you and it’s something that anybody can get to online.\u00a0<\/span> Here are the best practices for your LinkedIn activity.<\/p>\n

Protect Your LinkedIn Account\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Remember that LinkedIn is not a socializing network; it is strictly used for business purposes. As said earlier, you will want to keep Facebook and Twitter separate. If you would like to add contacts to your LinkedIn account, this should be done by contacting that person on Facebook or Twitter and asking for their email, or by searching for them in the \u201cPeople\u201d tab of LinkedIn.\u00a0 Don\u2019t connect to Facebook or Twitter from your LinkedIn account \u2013 you may accidentally open the portal to information that will hurt you professionally.<\/span><\/p>\n

Keep Personal Information Off LinkedIn<\/span><\/h3>\n

Always remember to keep everything you write and add to LinkedIn professional!\u00a0 This is a network that can easily affect your career, a lifelong work in progress.\u00a0 You do not want to post pictures or comments that you hope people would take as a joke.\u00a0 It is best to keep political and social aspects of your life out of LinkedIn unless absolutely needed.<\/span><\/p>\n

Be Wise When Asking for Endorsements<\/span><\/h3>\n

Make sure that if you are requesting endorsements and recommendations from people, you are sure that they will be in a positive light.\u00a0 Nothing could harm your profile more than a disappointing public message from a current or former coworker.<\/span> Approaching an ex manager can be touchy, so make sure you are doing it professionally and check to see if they are on LinkedIn. As discussed before, you can easily make it a mutually beneficial situation for both of you. It helps that they have a positive review as a manager as much as it helps to have a recommendation from your former boss.<\/span><\/p>\n

Network as Much as You Can<\/span><\/h3>\n

Use as many relationships as you can to put out feelers for a job.\u00a0 If you have a connection that has a positive review from an employer you like and would like to work for, use that relationship as a way to get in contact with that company if they are willing to help.\u00a0 A simple message to your connection could open up a big career opportunity for you.<\/span><\/p>\n

Privately Ask Connections About Opportunities<\/span><\/h3>\n

Contact previous managers, coworkers and friends through personalized, private emails, asking about job openings and opportunities. It is estimated that between 50 and 80 percent of jobs are landed through networking, so you will want to make this strategy a focus.\u00a0<\/span> Do not send out bulk, generic emails (the lazy man\u2019s way) to a bunch of people at once \u2013 you will be viewed as crass and lazy if you do this. Instead write individuals personally, including a brief personal catch-up note and then explaining that you are looking to make a career move. Then ask if they know of any opportunities. Be sure to thank each person in advance for their assistance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Watch Your Spelling and Grammar<\/span><\/h3>\n

If needed, get someone else to edit your words before you enter your information on LinkedIn. If you misspell words or post poorly written material, you will be judged for it. Think of LinkedIn as an extension of your resume. Don\u2019t be lazy or sloppy. It may cost you a job opportunity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Always Be Gracious<\/span><\/h3>\n

While networking, you\u2019ll probably stumble upon some blasts from the past that you weren\u2019t so crazy about. It\u2019s best to keep your negative thoughts to yourself and to simply steer clear of these people. Don\u2019t write scathing reviews on their LinkedIn pages or you will get bombarded with the same.<\/span><\/p>\n

Manage Your Activity Broadcasts<\/span><\/h3>\n

LinkedIn (by default) will make your activity public, sending out notifications when you update your status (much like a tweet or a Facebook status update) or when you change your profile information.\u00a0<\/span> While this can be helpful if you want your contacts to know you\u2019ve just gotten a certification or completed an impressive project, these broadcasts can also backfire on you. For example, if you are looking for a new job but are already employed, you probably don\u2019t want your manager seeing you\u2019ve updated your profile with information that might make him or her suspicious.\u00a0<\/span> You can manage your activity broadcasts by going to your Account Settings page and selecting the appropriate link from the Privacy Controls. You will see options such as:<\/span><\/p>\n