3 LinkedIn Power Networking Tactics
A couple of days ago I published the LinkedIn Power Networking Test. I though I would embellish some of the questions in this post to help you understand how and why you should be using these techniques.
The first one is: Have you helped at least two people get connected in the last week?
The key to success on LinkedIn or in any networking environment is “valued relationships.” A “valued relationship” is one where the other person is connected to you because of the value you provide.
The primary measure of a great networker is not how many people they are connected to, though good networkers tend to be well connected, but how many connections they create.
By taking the time to find out who your connections wish to meet and forwarding them opportunities to get connected you become a very valuable and trusted resource. This act develops reciprocity in others that will be of great value over time.
The second is: Have you talked to one of your new connections in the last week?
The act of getting connected to someone is one of the best opportunities you’ll ever get to make direct contact. Of course you must do this correctly and for the right reasons (getting business and selling your stuff doesn’t qualify).
I call new connections all the time simply to investigate how we might help each other. These conversations can be extremely profitable. If you aren’t taking the time to reach out occasionally you are passing up a wonderful opportunity to find gold on LinkedIn.
Third is: Have you made at least one update to your profile in the last 2 weeks?
Posting updates to your profile gives you visibility as it is published in the updates section of all of your connection’s home pages. Keeping your name out there is one of the ways people become familiar enough with you to make a decision to investigate your profile.
The more people that investigate your profile the more likely you are to find opportunities.
From Flyn
Thank you for visiting, I hope you find my ideas useful. Your comments, suggestions, and questions are welcomed. I also encourage you to send others to this resource either directly or by using the social media resources below.
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