Is LinkedIn a waste of time?
Is LinkedIn a waste of time?
Well, I would say absolutely not.
It gives you,
Number one a list of contacts in your network that is automatically updated
Number two it helps you be found in online search results
Number three it gives you the ability to have your skills verified through endorsements and recommendations
Number four it gives you the opportunity to create search engine optimised articles and
Number five it allows you to attract job and work opportunities directly, if you have completed it in full and accurately with all the bits and bobs that will attract those opportunities.
Read below for my three things that I recommend that you do every week in just 10 minutes.
Thanks and bye for now.
Additional Information
This video was prompted by a callout from Source Bottle asking for people to contact the journalist if they were ‘sick of LinkedIn.’
The query focused on the Newsfeed aspect of the platform, but I believe that LinkedIn offers so much more!
You can learn a lot about LinkedIn from me in my two books about LinkedIn, in my LinkedIn Insights webinars or in my LinkedIn Shorts videos.
I highly recommend this LinkedIn video on how to complete your LinkedIn Profile.
What to do in 10 minutes a week on LinkedIn
- make sure all of the information on your profile is up to date (and you have completed all of the sections)
- spend time reacting and commenting on content in the newsfeed, endorsing skills of your connections or writing a recommendation for one or more of your connections
- connect with everyone you meet, personally and professionally, from now on
Other recommendations
I have plenty of other suggestions on how to use LinkedIn for your purpose and how you can optimise your LinkedIn strategy and tactics. Just contact me for more assistance.
LinkedIn Online Course
You may also be interested in the course ‘LinkedIn for me and my career or business‘ which includes a copy of my book!
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