Despite the fact that LinkedIn is the largest social network for professionals in the world and one of the most powerful networking tools available, it is very common for people to view LinkedIn as solely a B2B platform. Although this statement may be correct, LinkedIn with its 700+ million members, in 200 countries, with 20 languages, is definitely much more than that. Let’s identify some ways you can use LinkedIn. Here we go!
You can use LinkedIn to:
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Network.
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Identify fellow alumni.
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Keep in touch with old friends and colleagues & touch base with lost relationships.
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Reach your target audience & meet new professionals that lead to opportunities.
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Gain a better view of prospects.
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Research decision makers, competitors, people you’ll be interviewing with & others that may be of interest to you.
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Get insider information from prior employees.
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Keep up to date with the latest business news as well as news from your target companies and industries.
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Follow industry leaders, influencers, and people who’s posts you would like to receive.
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Publish your posts (blogging platform capabilities) which have the potential of reaching a very big audience thus establishing thought leadership & building your online identity.
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Keep your professional network up to date with what you are doing and what you find of interest.
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Create brand awareness & increase the visibility of your brand.
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Enhance your reputation and credibility.
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Build traffic to your other online Social Media Networks, blogs, websites, etc.
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Create online communities.
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Find a Job.
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Recruit new employees.
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Attract business clients & generate new leads which results in more sales.
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Shorten sales cycles.
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Get referrals.