Things you should never do on LinkedIn

Whether you are searching for a job or looking to network through Linked In, a completely filled in profile assures you the success. Recruiters use keywords and titles while searching for a candidate and if your profile is well optimized according to the search engines, chances of you getting found go higher. However, if it is not the job that you are looking and simply networking on Linked In even then completing your profile helps people know more about you and remember you.

Quality matters more than quantity especially when it is about the social networking sites. Simply adding people to your list even if you don’t know them will only create an unnecessary swarm on your account while it is valuable to create a presence and add your contacts which are relevant. Avoid adding anyone to your account you are not familiar with or not looking to connect with them about a business deal opportunity.

Almost all of us never prefer to get those automated messages that come when you connect with someone. So, instead of using the automated messages, give a personal touch to your messages when you connect with someone and take it as an opportunity to start a conversation especially with somebody you are planning to do business with or connect with regarding a job. Try making your messages as personal and meaningful as possible.

 

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Linked in helps you grow and maintain your network. It also helps businesses at the same time however businesses should take care that they aren’t solely promoting their product or service all the time. There are people even on linked in who constantly try to sell their product or service which seems very annoying at times. One can however make their business promotion campaign useful to their connections by posting relevant and useful information, blogs, articles and so on.

Setting up the account and then abandoning it for a few months won’t do any good in anyway. It’s not that you have to post something daily. Posting relevant content about your industry and interacting with other connections will create a positive image for you in the minds of recruiters. Hence, try posting and interacting with people and groups on Linked In. Try establishing yourself as a knowledgeable source.