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How to use LinkedIn to Establish Credibility & Build Your Network
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#1 – Connect with people you already know – individually
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#2 – Network in Groups
#3 – Follow up & connect with new people you meet when networking
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→From the About page on company website →From the company page on LinkedIn
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→ See if they belong to any groups → Join some common groups → See if they ever comment/post
→ If you can join a common group – you can send a private message
→ Look for common connections – ask for an introduction
→ Comment on company page posts
#1 – Posting too often – once/day max
#2 - Sending a private message that is too “salesy” or a blanket group message
#3 – Allowing LinkedIn to spam your email contacts
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