I just presented to a professional group all about LinkedIn and one of the tips I gave was how to connect with everyone in the room… at once. The audience was surprised that this functionality even existed and everyone planned on using it moving forward. Watch this video to see how you too can mass …
Just got back from a fantastic networking event and I realized I needed to record this video. At the event, so many people said to me, “We need to connect on LinkedIn, can I have your business card?” “Let’s just use our phones,” I said. “HUH?” was the universal answer. And with that, I quickly …
I often get questions from people regarding LinkedIn. When I feel the question is shared by others, I post it here on my blog for all to read. Question: Hi Donna, I am trying to find out if the person you are trying to connect to sees the option you choose when you answer the …
I often get questions from people regarding LinkedIn. When I feel the question is shared by others, I post it here on my blog for all to read. Question: Hi Donna, Thank you again for all of your great content and advice. After taking your advice, I got a job offer on a pretty cool …
Connecting on LinkedIn has gotten harder. LinkedIn has always stated: “Only connect with people you know and trust.” But that’s so limiting! Sure, most of us try to connect with only people we know and trust but there are times when we want to connect with someone new. When you connect with a person on …
Question: How do I disconnect a LinkedIn connection? Thanks Susan Grady Answer: Thanks for writing, Susan! I normally talk about growing your LinkedIn network not decreasing it. Regardless, there are times when you need to remove a LinkedIn user from your network. You may choose to remove a LinkedIn Connection if they turn out to …
LinkedIn’s “People You May Know” feature has been completely retooled and improved! In order to experience the true power of LinkedIn, you must make sure that your LinkedIn network reflects your offline network. It’s imperative to connect with people you know and trust AND people you don’t know all that well and even people you …
I am a LION, hear me ROAR!
Your LinkedIn network is the most valuable part of LinkedIn and the key to truly leveraging the system. The problem is LinkedIn tells us to only connect with people you know and trust. Like a good little girl, I followed their directive for a very long time. But then I started to notice that in LinkedIn search results, certain profiles ranked higher than other profiles. These higher ranking profiles didn’t even match the search criteria that well. In fact, the higher ranking profile wasn’t even as closely connected to the searcher as other lower ranking profiles. Why were these higher ranking profiles getting SPECIAL treatment and placement?
Do you remember the movie, The Graduate? It starred a very young Dustin Hoffman. There is a famous quote from the movie you may remember:
I just want to say one word to you, Ben. Just one word. PLASTICS!
Well, dear readers, I have just one word to say to you, GROUPS!
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