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Lisa Mauri Thomas, M.S.Change Your Job, Change Your Life LLC

Job Search Has ChangedIt Changed Years Ago, late-90’s

Get recommendedFind strategic alliesBe visible to othersBuild connectionsJoin groupsPromote yourselfOrganize contactsMeasure resultsApply for open jobsOutreach to othersLearn answersResearch companies

Quick, simple sign-in process. All you need is a valid email address.

• Use your email contacts list to find people in LinkedIn• Recommended by LinkedIn, but NOT required• LinkedIn WANTS this info to grow their member base

Build Your ProfileThe Basics

The Overview Box on the left is the first thing people see about you. It’s also the first thing you see about others you find.

Join Groups

Use lots of related search terms or you’ll only get a sampling of the available groups

Whenever you sign in, you “land” automatically on your Home tab. Notice the 7 primary tabs across the top. Let’s explore these…

Look within your Profile tab and select Recommendations.Customize your message to ask for specific things i.e. specific abilities, attributes, etc.

Default message you should edit.

•You will receive an alert that a recommendation has arrived. •You can the approve it as-is OR ask the sender to revise the recommendation. •It will display with a link to their profile, the date, and related info.

User Guides for Job Seekers, Consultants, Entrepreneurs, Business Developers and more

Please connect with me on LinkedIn Lisa Mauri Thomas

and consider the LinkedIn Profile & Strategy service as listed on our website at

http://changeyourjob.us

Thank you!