Tag: LinkedIn

The Latin phrase Res Ipsa Loquiter means “the thing speaks for itself”. When something speaks for itself no explanations are needed. Anyone can make a decision based on the information presented. That’s exactly what LinkedIn applications do for your profile: by showcasing your work to prospective employers and customers your content will say volumes about you and why you are the best choice for the … [read more]

Can you trust anything online these days? According to Bing Liu, a data mining and “opinion spam” expert from the University of Chicago, “about one-third of all consumer reviews on the Internet are fake“. The New York Times revealed that book reviewers-for-hire will write favorable reviews of your work on Amazon.com for a fee without even reading it. And don’t get me started on fake Twitter followers (about 34% … [read more]

If a picture speaks a thousand words the last thing you want is to be mute on LinkedIn. Your profile photo and summary are the first things that other members see when they visit your profile. Choosing the right photo can mean getting a gig, connecting with a key contact and making the right impression on other members. The photo represents who you are. Don’t … [read more]

With 93% of recruiters using LinkedIn to discover new talent and 89% saying they have hired an applicant through LinkedIn, you cannot afford having a profile that does not deliver results. A few changes can mean the difference between being “in the stack” of profiles searched and at the “top of the pile.” Your LinkedIn profile Summary is just the place to start. Human Psychology … [read more]

Linkedin groups are a way of organizing members, content, and interactions around a common theme or topic. They have some basic features that make using Linkedin groups an attractive destination for anyone on the site. Knowing what groups to join, how you want to use a group, and what you’d like your role to be in it will make your Linkedin groups experience more meaningful … [read more]

CRM is dead (sort of). For those of you not jargon inclined, CRM is short for Customer Relationship Management, and companies often invest tons of money in complex systems, that few people understand, just to stay on top of their CRM. In a Linkedin world, however, many small businesses, entrepreneurs, and savvy businesses (those with money but who run slim) are in for a treat: … [read more]

As a community manager one of the questions members often ask me is how to get their user generated groups engaged and talking.  It’s no easy trick.  Group ownership on a social media site is like parenting: it takes commitment, passion, and time. In my experience, the best group owners do everything they can to start off strong, make connections among their group members, and … [read more]