What Not to Do with LinkedIn
By Larry French
LinkedIn is a valuable tool for networking. It has become
the premiere venue for professionals seeking to make contact with others in
their field. LinkedIn is also an effective means to use in your job search strategy.
As I write this I am reminded of how using LinkedIn helped me find my present
job.
Don’t Misuse It
LinkedIn can and does work for you. Make sure you don’t
abuse it. LinkedIn is not a social network, like Facebook. Because of the
professional nature of most those who use LinkedIn, it has managed to stay
professional. In your own use of LinkedIn, it’s a good idea to keep your
social/personal networking separate from it.
You don’t want to make the mistake of using LinkedIn while
on the job either. If you’re working to expand the business aspects of your
job, that’s different. However, you don’t want to use LinkedIn at your job to
look for another job. That could lead to trouble. For more wise advice
regarding this, check out this article, http://www.internetserviceproviders.net/blog/2012/10-reasons-linkedin-can-cause-problems-at-work/
shared by LinkedIn member Jessica Miller.
For more advice and help in your job search go to the CBE
One-Stop Employment Division website at http://www.onestops.com/newindex.asp
and check out the resources, such as the Job Seekers and Customized Services
tabs. Schedule an appointment to meet with one of the staff to discuss your job
search strategy and begin re-inventing yourself. Find the CBE Blog link and
also check out the other articles posted to help you in your job search.
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