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Your Name
LinkedIn URL
Megan Winget https://www.linkedin.com/in/meganwinget
Know the Power of
Your Network
LinkedIn Email
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Showcase your work
Nothing shows your quality of work to potential business contacts better than rich, tangible examples. Upload or link to your previous work, such as blog posts, presentations, images, and websites, and give people a reason to engage with you.
Click ⟹ edit profile ⟹ Add link or upload file
What media can you add to your profile to demonstrate your expertise?
Building Powerfully Engaged Communities - eBook
Various Presentations – Slideshare / Curated Blog Stories
Let your network speak for you
Get endorsements and recommendations from colleagues, employers, and customers who can speak credibly about your abilities and contributions. This will help catch the eye of prospective customers and clients www.socialsellingeducation.com
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Building Your Reputation & Credibility
How many recommendations have you received? 3
How many recommendations have you given?
How many recommendations are you going to aim for?
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2/month
Step 1: Start With a Knockout Line
Start with a line that grabs your audience and makes them want to read more.
Step 2: Describe Your Relationship
Give the reader some context as to how you know the person, including your reporting relationship, what you worked on together, and the length of time you’ve known each other. Let readers know why you’re qualified to give the recommendation.
Step 3: Share a Standout Trait
Think about one or two things this person does better than anything else—or that really stand out to you above others—and focus your recommendation there.
Step 4: Add a Touch of Personality
People want to hire someone who not only gets the job done, but who’s also great to work with. Share something about what it’s like to work with this person.
Step 5: End With Your Solid Recommendation www.socialsellingeducation.com
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End your recommendation with a final line that makes it clear that you give your contact an enthusiastic thumbs-up.
List 3 people that you can write a recommendation for:
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Justin Newlin / Ruben Cantu / Chris Nieto / Nadia Barbot
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Christina Ceballos
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Chelsea Elliot
List 3 people that you can ask for a recommendation:
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Ruben
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Chris
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Nadia
Here’s a quick example of how to put a recommendation together.
[Descriptive phrase] _________________is the phrase that comes to mind when I think about [name]____________________ . I’ve had the pleasure of knowing [name]___________________ for [length of
time], during which [description of your working relationship]____________________________________________________
_______________________________. Above all, I was impressed with [name]______________________ ’s abili ty to [description of what
makes person really stand out]________________________________.
And, of course, his/her[personality
trait]_______________________. [Name]____________________ would be a true asset for any positions requiring [1-2 skills needed for
position] _______________________________________and comes with my heartfelt recommendation.
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[Descriptive phrase] _________________is the phrase that comes to mind when I think about [name]____________________ . I’ve had the pleasure of knowing [name]___________________ for [length of
time], during which [description of your working relationship]____________________________________________________
_______________________________. Above all, I was impressed with [name]______________________ ’s abili ty to [description of what
makes person really stand out]________________________________.
And, of course, his/her[personality
trait]_______________________. [Name]____________________ would be a true asset for any positions requiring [1-2 skills needed for
position] _______________________________________and comes with my heartfelt recommendation.
Jan O’Donnel was one of my favorite students while teaching at the iSchool. Her enthusiasm for the subject was infectious and her engagement with the material was impressive. She stood out as a quick thinker, someone who could quickly see the most important point of a reading or conversation, and ask questions that quickly got to the point. I’m so glad that she’s started her own company and is helping people tell their stories in ways that engage their audiences and build their brands. She’s very good at what she does, and will bring welcome insight into any company she works for.
Walker Sampson was one of my graduate assistants while I was a professor at the iSchool. He worked with me on the IMLS funded
Videogame preservation project, and was hugely important to that project’s success. Walker is an independent thinker who understands the intricacies of digital curation and digitial preservation, and has an incredible attention to detail that I find so impressive. Walker was a joy to work with, all the professors www.socialsellingeducation.com
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Home Profile Connections Jobs Interests loved him, and I’m sure that he will excel in any position he takes. I recommend him highly, both personally and professionally. www.socialsellingeducation.com
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Write a recommendation for someone you know
Ruben Cantu is one of the most important guys in Austin. I’ve worked with him on the Austin Plus Social Good incubator, and have attened some of the Social Innovation meetups and I’m always impressed with his ability to bring people together, empower them to take action. His dedication to making the world a better place is infectious, and his organizational skills and vision for ATX is inspirational. He’s friendly and professional, he knows everyone and is very generous with his time and energy. I highly recommend connecting with him if you’re interested in social enterprise, and the power of community.
How many recommendations will you write each month?
2
Optimize your profile for search
Get found! Add words or phrases throughout your profile that highlight your best skills to improve your visibility in LinkedIn and Google search results.
Keywords
List at least three keyword phrases you think people would type into Google to find you. Examples: corporate finance consultant, medical equipment sales, hydroelectric dam engineer, etc.
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Digital marketing and branding
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Digital media expert
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Community engagement www.socialsellingeducation.com
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Make sure you add these keyword phrases in the following sections of your profile.
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Headline
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Summary
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Advice for contact
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Skills
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Experience
Link to the rest of your web presence
Maximize opportunities to showcase your work experience by linking your LinkedIn
Profile to your websites, blogs, and other social platforms.
Click >edit profile >edit contact info: Add 3 sites or Google you name to see articles you can link to.
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Link to your personal communications
Embed your LinkedIn profile into your email signature or add your personalized profile URL to your business card. This provides new contacts with an easy way to learn more about you. www.socialsellingeducation.com
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