Until now, I used to marvel in the number of connections I added to my linkedIn. It used to be my status symbol. However, follow this link to get more out of LinkedIn.Excerpt:
Most people use LinkedIn to “get to someone” in order to make a sale, form a partnership, or get a job. It works well for this because it is an online network of more than 8.5 million experienced professionals from around the world representing 130 industries. However, it is a tool that is under-utilized, so I’ve compiled a top-ten list of ways to increase the value of LinkedIn.
- Increase your visibility.
- Improve your connectability.
- Improve your Google PageRank.
- Enhance your search engine results.
- Perform blind, “reverse,” and company reference checks.
- Increase the relevancy of your job search.
- Make your interview go smoother.
- Gauge the health of a company.
- Gauge the health of an industry.
- Track startups.
- Ask for advice.
- Integrate into a new job.
- Scope out the competition, customers, partners, etc.
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