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The Science of LinkedIn Domination - 6 of 6 - Jun 2, 2009

Posted by: David Kirkup in Articles

You now have enough information to use LinkedIn effectively. In the last few posts we have discussed Profiles, Building a Reputation, using LinkedIn for Job Hunting, Using Groups and Conductiong Better Searches. Going forward there a number of ways you can continue to push the boundaries:

Take a Webinar - find a webinar online, read a book, keep developing your knowledge of LinkedIn. One of my best sources for ideas and material is http://www.linkedin.com, which is a blog on LinkedIn. It's full of new advice and continuously updated.
Work on your Profile: continue to refine, add keywords, post articles, white papers, Powerpoints on your site.
Find contacts in The FENG and invite them offline and online to connect.
Send periodic emails to contacts: stay in touch, have coffee or lunch - keep the contact alive.
Help others connect: Introduce people to each other, pay it forward, create your reputation as a LinkedIn hub, someone who knows people.
Hold events for people with common interests: Create a group, go offline and host a meeting, give a seminar and publicize it through your groups.
Form a group: Post articles, news, discussions
Share your knowledge: Write a blog, post it through LinkedIn, post articles, answer questions, forward interesting articles to contacts.
LinkedIn Events - check regularly to find networking events in your area.
Explain value of LinkedIn: knowledge is power, become an expert and help others understand LinkedIn while building your network.

B2B CFO^®, is a national CFO Services firm focused on emerging and mid market companies, that has grown from a handful of partners in 2004, to nearly 120 partners today. During that time the partners have built their individual client bases, and today we have total client revenue of over $3 billion. We have done all his through effective networking - and that is how you will land your next position. Good Luck..

David Kirkup is a Partner with B2B CFO^®, and an active networker on LinkedIn. He writes a weekly Blog on financial issues with a British humor slant.