How to Use Linkedin as a Powerful Career Development Tool
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Is it possible to genuinely be interested in the needs of others, and still promote yourself? Absolutely and it can be a “win/win” situation for everyone!! Purpose of the PowerPoint is to explain HOW!
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How to Use Linkedin as a Powerful Career Development Tool
- 1. HOW TO USE LINKEDIN AS A POWERFUL CAREER DEVELOPMENT TOOL John Roland, MDiv, MBA Chief Development Officer Email: jroland@foundryministries.com Cell: 404.545.8756 Twitter: @jaroland74 http://www.linkedin.com/in/johnaroland
- 2. Don’t be this guy! John Roland, @jaroland74
- 3. • Is it possible to genuinely be interested in the needs of others, and still promote yourself? • Absolutely and it can be a “win/win” situation for everyone!! • Purpose of the PowerPoint is to explain HOW! John Roland, @jaroland74
- 4. John Roland, @jaroland74 How To Build A LinkedIn Profile in 2019 - GREAT LinkedIn Profile Example
- 5. Why CREATE and have an ACTIVE LinkedIn profile? John Roland, @jaroland74 • See your LinkedIn profile as your professional portfolio. This is a chance to showcase your expertise and what others are saying about you. Opportunity for you to collect endorsements and recommendations in real time. • Join industry specific professional groups to expand your professional network. This will allow you to learn best practices, create connections with your industry peers and provide an opportunity to share what you are learning.
- 6. Why CREATE and have an ACTIVE LinkedIn profile? John Roland, @jaroland74 • Seek industry specific advice and see how others are addressing current difficulties. Location to ask for advice and seek help. • Publicly recognize others in your company by endorsements and recommendations. Want to improve company morale and build up your coworkers? Reach out to your coworkers on their LinkedIn profile and praise them publicly for their strengths and assets to the company. • Stay involved in the lives of your connections. Now with LinkedIn updates, reminders, and anniversaries, it is easy to post a quick note to a peer who has received a promotion, switched jobs, celebrated a work anniversary, etc
- 7. How do I create a LinkedIn profile? John Roland, @jaroland74
- 8. How do I create a LinkedIn profile? John Roland, @jaroland74 Opportunity to connect your Facebook friends to your LinkedIn Opportunity to connect with your email contacts via your gmail or yahoo account.
- 9. How do I create a LinkedIn profile? John Roland, @jaroland74 Opportunity to list your certifications after your last name. Opportunity to put Rev. or a more formal name than a nickname.
- 10. How do I create a LinkedIn profile? John Roland, @jaroland74 Add a banner image which reflects your career either of your school or city. Add a high- quality professional photo of yourself.
- 11. How do I create a LinkedIn profile? John Roland, @jaroland74 Mention your industry and location in your headline. Employer and education. Edit your personal URL instead of random numbers and letters.
- 12. How do I create a LinkedIn profile? John Roland, @jaroland74 Include a concise summary of who you are, what you do and what you have to offer. This may be all people will read.
- 13. Start with the FACTS John Roland, @jaroland74
- 14. • Keep your resume, bio and LinkedIn profile easy to understand and up to date. • Be factual, clear and complete. • If you doubled sales in a year or promoted, say so. • Tell the truth John Roland, @jaroland74 What do I say in my LinkedIn profile?
- 15. • Investor’s Business Daily says to take the hype out of your message; stay away from adverbs and adjectives. • For instance, INSTEAD OF saying, “I successfully led an initiative that improved productivity by 36%,” SAY, “I led an initiative that improved productivity by 36%.” John Roland, @jaroland74 How do I describe my career in my LinkedIn profile?
- 16. • Plenty of people do the opposite of telling the truth. • They make boastful claims in an article or email, but their profile is lacking the most basic details. • Tell the truth and let your factual accomplishments speak for themselves John Roland, @jaroland74 How do I describe my career in my LinkedIn profile?
- 17. John Roland, @jaroland74 If I claimed to be the world’s greatest basketball player. Michael Jordan’s response.
- 18. Share the facts – specific, quantified facts – please. John Roland, @jaroland74
- 19. • STATE RATS: • R—Results—these were the results from our campaign or efforts. • A—Actions—listed are the actions I took for the problem we faced. • T—Trainings—these are the trainings I took. • S—Situations—Here is a situation we encountered and how we overcame it. John Roland, @jaroland74
- 20. • Make it very easy for people to get facts about what you have accomplished. • It is difficult to argue with clear, defined, quantified facts. • Don't brag, just tell the truth. John Roland, @jaroland74
- 21. Networking is a great toolJohn Roland, @jaroland74
- 22. John Roland, @jaroland74 Are there organizations or people you would like to create partnerships? See who you know! Type in the name of the person or organ- ization
- 23. John Roland, @jaroland74 Type the name and see who your mutual connections are. I have 38 mutual connections and potential people to introduce me to Dr. Record. I do not know Dr Record. We are not connected. See 2nd connection.
- 24. John Roland, @jaroland74 Contact your mutual connections for an introduction. Pastor Bill is a mutual connection with Dr Robert Record.
- 25. Ask for honest recommendations John Roland, @jaroland74
- 26. John Roland, @jaroland74 Recommendations are personal testimonials that emphasize your professional abilities. Ask them to highlight the particular attributes or achievements that have impressed them, rather than making general comments
- 27. • Both honest peer analysis and 3rd party proofs report that what you are saying is not just your opinion of yourself, but someone else’s as well. • It truly affirms and gives validity to what you are stating. John Roland, @jaroland74
- 29. How have you helped others? • State your accomplishments in terms of how you have helped others. • If you have clients, list the ways they have benefitted from working with you. • If you volunteer, be proactive in supporting your favorite non-profits. • When your team wins, give credit to the other team members. John Roland, @jaroland74
- 30. Give credit where credit is due • Always give credit to your sources. • As you succeed, bring as many others along with you as you can. • Never give yourself sole credit when it was a team achievement. John Roland, @jaroland74
- 31. Help others & share freely John Roland, @jaroland74
- 32. Recommend others John Roland, @jaroland74
- 33. Provide insights • If you have worthwhile capabilities, use them. • Write articles that imparts genuine insights. • Teach others valuable skills. John Roland, @jaroland74
- 34. Share freely • Share freely and with a generous heart. • Share what you are learning • Then make it easy for people to contact you if they value what you have shared.John Roland, @jaroland74
- 35. Okay to be bold John Roland, @jaroland74
- 36. Biblical examples of boldness • Moses confronted Pharaoh • David faced Goliath • Daniel in the lion’s den • Jesus stood before Pilot • Paul defied angry mobs throughout the MediterraneanJohn Roland, @jaroland74
- 37. You can be bold too! • You can pick up the phone and ask for help, or call a potential client. • You can also tell others, especially potential clients, about your accomplishments. John Roland, @jaroland74
- 38. Thanks for your time John Roland, @jaroland74
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- Add a good-quality photo of yourself, preferably one taken by a professional photographer. Look smart, smile, and don't have any distractions in shot. Make your profile sparkle by adding a background image (sometimes called a "banner" or "cover" image) that reflects your personality and your profession. Mention your industry and location in your headline. You have up to 120 characters for this. Include a concise summary of who you are, what you do, and what you have to offer. You have 2,000 characters to play with, but you don't have to use them all. You can also link to, or upload, six examples of your work to make your profile sparkle. Add your current position and describe what it involves. Be specific. Don't say, for example, that you're a "great communicator" – even if you are one! Instead, give details of your communication skills , and examples of how you've used them. Again, you have 2,000 characters. Add your previous work history, education details, and at least four skills or areas of expertise.
- Add a good-quality photo of yourself, preferably one taken by a professional photographer. Look smart, smile, and don't have any distractions in shot. Make your profile sparkle by adding a background image (sometimes called a "banner" or "cover" image) that reflects your personality and your profession. Mention your industry and location in your headline. You have up to 120 characters for this. Include a concise summary of who you are, what you do, and what you have to offer. You have 2,000 characters to play with, but you don't have to use them all. You can also link to, or upload, six examples of your work to make your profile sparkle. Add your current position and describe what it involves. Be specific. Don't say, for example, that you're a "great communicator" – even if you are one! Instead, give details of your communication skills , and examples of how you've used them. Again, you have 2,000 characters. Add your previous work history, education details, and at least four skills or areas of expertise.
- Add a good-quality photo of yourself, preferably one taken by a professional photographer. Look smart, smile, and don't have any distractions in shot. Make your profile sparkle by adding a background image (sometimes called a "banner" or "cover" image) that reflects your personality and your profession. Mention your industry and location in your headline. You have up to 120 characters for this. Include a concise summary of who you are, what you do, and what you have to offer. You have 2,000 characters to play with, but you don't have to use them all. You can also link to, or upload, six examples of your work to make your profile sparkle. Add your current position and describe what it involves. Be specific. Don't say, for example, that you're a "great communicator" – even if you are one! Instead, give details of your communication skills , and examples of how you've used them. Again, you have 2,000 characters. Add your previous work history, education details, and at least four skills or areas of expertise.
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- What will the audience be able to do after this training is complete? Briefly describe each objective how the audience will benefit from this presentation.
- What will the audience be able to do after this training is complete? Briefly describe each objective how the audience will benefit from this presentation.
- This is another option for an Overview slides using transitions.
- What will the audience be able to do after this training is complete? Briefly describe each objective how the audience will benefit from this presentation.
- What will the audience be able to do after this training is complete? Briefly describe each objective how the audience will benefit from this presentation.
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