We all know that sometimes it’s more about who you know rather than what you know (or at least a combination of the two). If you haven’t joined LinkedIn, the largest professional social networking site, then now is the time to do so. It’s free to join, although they do have a paid version, but the free site is feature-rich enough for most users. Once you sign up you create a profile of your professional experience and then start adding people to your network. Adding co-workers, past co-workers, supervisors, friends, and family to your network will help you expand your opportunities. LinkedIn is a great way to keep in touch and stay connected while in your current position, as well as, network for future opportunities.
Through your network you can:
- Find potential clients, service providers, subject experts, and partners who come recommended
- Be found for business opportunities
- Search for great jobs
- Discover inside connections that can help you land jobs and close deals
- Post and distribute job listings
- Find high-quality passive candidates
- Get introduced to other professionals through the people you know
