The Most Effective Ways to Use LinkedIn

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The Most Effective Ways to Use LinkedIn

LinkedIn is an online directory of professionals and companies. Individuals and companies use LinkedIn for networking, job searching, hiring,company research, and connecting with affiliates,including alumni, industry, and a variety of other business related groups.

It's quick and easy to get started using LinkedIn. You'll need to sign up for LinkedIn and create a LinkedIn profile. There are two main tiers of membership - Basic and Premium, with Premium branching into four subcategories including "Job Seeker," "Sales Navigator," "Recruiter Lite" and "Business Plus."
The basic account features such as messaging, profile creation and ways to apply to job postings are included in the free membership, but a Premium Account has added features and resources to expand your online presence and let you get more out of the service. As soon as you log in, you'll be able to start using LinkedIn to connect, to network, and to job search and boost your career.

1. How to Get Started on LinkedIn
One of the most important parts of LinkedIn is your profile. That's what you use to connect with people in your network and your profile is how you get found on LinkedIn, because it contains information about your skills and experience. Your profile will benefit from including keywords that search engines and hiring managers alike are eager to find in a candidate. Including these buzzwords in your summary, interests, former job titles, and skills are key to standing out amongst your competitors.

2. How to Take and Choose a Professional Photo for LinkedIn
Tips and advice for how to take and choose a photo to use in your LinkedIn profile, including what to wear, what type of photo to use, and how to pick a picture that will make a great impression.

3. How to Use LinkedIn
How to use LinkedIn as part of your job search, including how to increase your visibility and connections, so employers and recruiters can find you.
You can even add visual content such as your portfolio, slideshow, or videos to attract other opportunities and connections. Also, instead of waiting for others to find you, you can be proactive and use the "How You're Connected" feature which can introduce you to other users through connections you already have.
Tips for sending LinkedIn invitations asking people to join your network, as well as advice on writing LinkedIn messages requesting recommendations and job search and career assistance and advice.

4. How to Apply For Jobs on LinkedIn
Instructions for searching and apply for jobs on LinkedIn.

5. How To Use LinkedIn Endorsements
Endorsements indicate to other users what your expertise may be and are more likely to be used considering how quick and easy it is to endorse someone as opposed to writing a recommendation. Information on LinkedIn endorsements, including what they are, how to get them and how to turn them off so they don't show on your profile.

6. How can you ensure that you're using the full power of LinkedIn to assist with your search for a new job? It's important to effectively use your connections and to use the information available on LinkedIn when you're applying for jobs.

Source: https://www.thebalance.com/how-to-use-linkedin-2062597