Saturday, August 6, 2011

Supercharging your career with Linkedin

The number one way to grow your career is networking. It is important to let people know what you are working on and what kind of opportunities you are looking for. A great place to form a professional network is Linkedin. Most people think that creating a profile is all you need but this article calls a passive profile one of the 4 biggest mistakes people make when using Linkedin. Your profile needs to detailed and organic by applying the following tips

  • Keep the profile current by updating your projects
  • Add the books you are reading to your profile especially if they are related to your profession
  • Join professional associations on linkedin
  • Contribute and participate in the professional networks regularly
Check out this great video on how to use linkedin to find your next job. 

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