Professional Networking - Focus on LinkedIn

Another Networking focused blog post I liked this week, is on the Materials World Magazine website (oh yes, I have an eclectic reading list!). You can read the rest of the article here...

"After setting up an account and creating a LinkedIn profile, you might feel ready to tick online networking off your to-do list. Unfortunately for those short of time, benefiting from the professionals’ social network needs a little more maintenance than many people assume.

But before you write off social networks as too time-consuming, here are a few tips that should help you get the most out of your online profile with minimal time and effort.

Top LinkedIn tips:

Upload a photograph According to LinkedIn, adding a photo means your profile is seven times more likely to be viewed than one without. Maximise impact by choosing something friendly, but professional.

Remember, this isn’t Facebook so no glasses of wine or pets in the background.

Complete your profile It may seem fairly obvious, but many people forget this simple step. Set time aside to fill in all the blank sections on your page to give the most complete picture of your experience. Add skills as well as jobs and responsibilities. If you’re short of time, only include experience relevant to your current work and your most recent education. [See more...]