LinkedIn Tips to Set You Apart From the Pack

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Most professionals know at this point that being on LinkedIn, the professional social networking site, can benefit you in regards to connecting with other professionals, demonstrating your value to people who may want to hire you, and in searching for the “what’s next” in your career.

But a lot of people use this great tool in a way that doesn’t benefit them at all!

By doing a few simple things, you can make sure that you stand out.

1. Treat LI as a living, breathing asset. This applies to EVERYTHING you do on social media or your website. It is so common to see people “set it and forget it,” and then wonder why nothing is really happening for them. If you are going to do this, do it! Make a point of updating your profile any time there is something to update. If you don’t, you are already behind and out of date. That’s not going to help you when it comes to networking, a job search, or showing people why they should hire you.
2. Show-up! This goes along with number one above; if you are not going to participate, don’t waste your time setting it up in the first place. When you see an article or another person’s post that resonates with you, share it. When you have an opinion, want to add to the conversation, or simply support something someone posted, comment on it. Showing-up doesn’t have to take…