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Join Richard Goldman in this informative presentation designed for PPNers to demystify LinkedIn. Learn the what, why, and how of LinkedIn, the leading social networking site for business professionals, helping you establish a robust online presence. Discover its features, including profile creation, networking opportunities, job searches, and much more. With over 36 million members globally, LinkedIn is a powerful tool for finding jobs and connections. By the end of this session, you'll be equipped to set up your account and engage with this vital platform.
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The PPN FORUM Getting Started With A PPNer’s Presentation What, Why, and How By Richard Goldmandataarchitect1@yahoo.comwww.rockstarbi.com
Today’s Goal • You understand WHAT LinkedIn is • You understand WHY it is a good idea • You can go home and know HOW to set it up
What is LinkedIn? (high level) • Popular social networking site primarily for business professional relationships • It can give “non IT developers” a web presence • Find contacts, be found, find jobs, find answers. • If you are a PPNer, you should be “LinkedIn”.
LinkedIn Quick Facts • Launched in December 2002 • About half of of their members are outside the U.S. • Two years ago they had about 2 million members • LinkedIn now has over 36 million members in over 200 countries and territories around the world. • A new member joins LinkedIn approximately every second • LinkedIn's CEO is founder Reid Hoffman. Hoffman, previously an executive vice president of PayPal, also is Chairman of the Board. • Users over 45 now account for a whopping 31 percent of LinkedIn’s user base. • The web site URL is www.linkedin.com
A few things you can do on LinkedIn • Create a profile page so you can “be found” • Find jobs, people and business connections • Create a network of connections (contacts) • Direct connections (people you know and trust) • Second degree connections (your direct contact’s connections) • Third degree connections (connection’s of your second degree connections)
A few more things you can do on LinkedIn • Get recommendations • Join alumni, industry, or professional groups • Use LinkedIn answers • Read about what your connections are up to • Send messages to and receive messages from your connections
There Will Be Two Demos Demo #1 We will look at an existing profile Demo #2 We will show you how to set yourself up
A look at a LinkedIn Profile Demo #1 We will look at my existing profile There are six (6) main areas • Home Page • Groups • Profile • Contacts • Inbox • Applications
A look at a LinkedIn Profile Demo #1
Demo #2 How to set yourself up with LinkedIn!
The PPN FORUM Sharing How has LinkedIn Helped You???? (PPNers Chime in) QuestionsThe End Thank YouBy Richard Goldmandataarchitect1@yahoo.comwww.rockstarbi.com