1.understanding LinkedIn
LinkedIn
is a social
media network that
is dedicated to business people
and entrepreneurs, LinkedIn users can create an online profile
for a company profile and a personal profile.
LinkedIn also makes
various companies connected to a network to exchange business
information and answering
questions about the business.
LinkedIn can be a
place to promote
the profile of the company and
be a reference for an employee to get a job and know the rating
of a company.
2.Inventors
&
Date
Established
Reid Hoffman is
the creator
.
Launched on May 5, 2003.
3.
How to Register
- Open http://www.linkedin.com
site and fill in the address, name, email, etc with correct and complete.
- Fill it right because it will be made as your own profile
- The
next step
go back to
my friend's email to be used by linkedin,
and eventually you
will be taken to a new popup.
- Having sorted out all the steps above, you are now in the popup page that is
sent by LinkedIn. on this page later friend can choose yourself as you want then
click'' izikan''
- Next is choosing the menu paid or free menu, because it provides a menu linkedin
paid, you select the'' standard'' to get a free account.
-The last step you will soon have a linkedin account this, here you just need
to add some extra info to my friend's profile, after you complete all of the finished
and you've had the account.
4.
How to Use
·
Profiles
As with other social networks , LinkedIn also require users to make their
profiles . But according to its function , the LinkedIn profile is more focused
work experience and skills to professional users .
Completeness of profile would be something important to be filled . Therefore ,
this will be a reference for those who want to contact friends to offer a job .
LinkedIn itself measures the completeness of stuffing profile ( profile
completeness ) ranging from 0-100 % . The higher the percentage the better mate
naturally , as this will also impact on the LinkedIn search engine .
To ensure that 100 % profl companions have equipped , LinkedIn also provides a
list of information on what to include :
- . Type of industry they work
- . Current job positions and descriptions
- . previous career
- . history of education
- . Skills possessed , at least five
- . profile photo
- . Connections ( connections ) there are at least 50 friends
- . summary
• Connections
Has many connections are also considered important in LinkedIn . But do not
worry mate , this site has been equipped with data mining algorithms and allows
users to deploy networks .
Suggested , the first way to make friends is to trace it from the name . Do a
search from the search box on the main page of LinkedIn . When it was found
that people search for, and click ' Connect ' , add them to a professional network
of buddies .
Can also send a message if it is deemed necessary when filing invitation . It
could have been for more personalized .
When a friend has had a few colleagues ( connections ) , please continue to the
' People You May Know ' . Here , alogortima LinkedIn would recommend people who
have a ' closeness ' with a buddy . It was of course based on the profile
information that has been filled .
• Groups
Docked to a particular group has a lot of advantages on LinkedIn . Ranging from
extending the connection , sharing knowledge , seek advice , and much more .
Well , these groups are usually affiliated of a brand , a certain organization
, a certain destination , the industry in general , and others . For example,
the group ' Startups - The Community for Entrepreneurs ' or ' Alumni
Association | UC Berkeley ' .
There are approximately 1.3 million group can be selected . Please specify each
friend which want to follow and certainly interesting . But certainly , a
number of group requires authentication before allowing a friend to join .
However, a third of them do not require such a condition , and is labeled 'open
' .
• Corporate Accounts
Such as personal accounts , the company can also have their own accounts on
LinkedIn . Like the Facebook brand page , Coca Cola or other . ITneT friend was
able to follow all the activities and updates from the company on LinkedIn .
Profile page of the company typically has information of a general nature .
Such as business overview , number of employees , and the press release
material .
Many companies also include jobs being opened in their yard . Not even a little
which allows applicants to enter their application via LinkedIn .
• Job Search
Job search and recruitment tools is often regarded as the most attractive
feature in LinkedIn . Mashable launch, more and more companies are encouraging
prospective employees to submit an application via LinkedIn .
Try to go to the tab ' Jobs ' . Here my friend can start job hunting dreams .
Start of searching by keywords such as job title, company , location , salary ,
and ogled industry .
Searches can also be made more specific in the ' advanced search ' . For
example , want to find a position as a developer office locations less than 50
miles ( 80 ) miles of a specific location .
• Mobile Version
LinkedIn also has a dedicated mobile version of the app for iPhone , iPad ,
Android , BlackBerry , Windows , and Palm devices . Not complete enough ?
This mobile application can be counted on to post status updates and check for
updates group on-the -go .
In addition to the standard functions ranging from the search for connection to
the exchange of information , man can also download the list of connections on
LinkedIn to be sent to the contact list on the smartphone .
• Paid Version
LinkedIn can indeed be used for free . However the service is also paid version
. If you want , you can pay to upgrade to this version . Obviously with a
variety of additional features.
Pegged rate start from USD 19.95 per month , LinkedIn had a premium
subscription service for businesses , job seekers , companies , and others .
5.Benefit
There are at least
three benefits of
Linked In.
- To make our professional online
profile, and build
networks with others.
- Know others who
have not been known to us through a professional network
of people that we know.
- Find a new
relationship, professi know
someone, and the
existence of a company.
6. Weakness & Pros
Weakness
-less up to date
-less secure
Excess
-can stay updated about relationships and office
- Could be sharing
the experience of working
- Could find
an expert
