Using LinkedIn on the Job

In Chapter 6 of Brad & Deb Schepp’s book How To Find a Job on LinkedIn, Chapter 6 is called Using LinkedIn on the Job and the purpose of this chapter is just that: to utilize LinkedIn for professional ends. This chapter provides “creative” answers to this question (p. 127). Of course, you need to make sure that what you are doing at LinkedIn is compliant with the policies and procedures of your company.

Here is a list that summarizes how you may Use LinkedIn on the Job:

1. Using LinkedIn to locate vendors
2. Doing market research including online focus groups
3. Locating industry experts
4. Tracking sales leads
5. Supporting purchasing decisions
6. Staying current with your industry
7. Scouting for possible new hires
8. Conducting reference checks
9. Finding other recent hires

Have a great weekend,

Keith Johnson

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