Are you getting the most out of LinkedIn?

The professional social networking site can be a powerful tool, but most of us don’t take full advantage.

So, what can we do to build out our profiles in a way that attracts the opportunities we want? 

On this episode of Career Confessions, I describe what holds people back from using the LinkedIn tool to its full potential and explain how to optimize your profile to maximize the opportunities that come your way.

I weigh in on the value of recommendations, challenging you to connect with people you’ve worked with before and leverage LinkedIn to network with leaders in your industry.

Listen in for insight on reaching out to people on LinkedIn from a place of servant leadership and get my top ideas for content to post that builds your brand and creates conversations with other influential people.

Key Takeaways  

Why LinkedIn will only get more powerful in the coming years

How optimizing your LinkedIn profile maximizes the opportunities that come your way

How to generalize the business impact of confidential aspects of your job description

Who to ask for recommendations and what those recommendations tell potential employers about you

How LinkedIn can 10X your ability to network with leaders in your industry

My top ideas for content to post on LinkedIn to build your brand and create conversations with influential people

Who to reach out to on LinkedIn and why it’s crucial to come from a place of servant leadership

The value in connecting with people you’ve worked with before

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Resources

Andrea’s Free eBook: Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile