Archive for the ‘LinkedIn Introductions’ Category

Why your communications (might) suck

Wednesday, July 28th, 2010

I'm reading through the post on the LinkedIn professional headline and Peter Osborne's great feedback to those who have left comments (I'll probably close the comments in a while).  One thing that jumps out is ... how to put this... BORING. Why is it boring... that's the question I'm asking myself. ...

Think Like a Recruiter while on LinkedIn

Friday, December 18th, 2009

In the last post I talked about how to cheat the system by joining Groups (in regards to contacting people you find on LinkedIn). Here's another tactic, though, which I've used.  When I find a target contact I will use the internal messaging if I have to.  I like LinkedIn Introductions, ...

Contacting LinkedIn Contacts – Cheating the System

Wednesday, December 16th, 2009

Last week I wrote about LinkedIn Companies, and the work I'm doing prospecting people on LinkedIn. I was comped an upgraded account on LinkedIn (thanks LinkedIn!) and have really loved it... I have the ability to communicate with people I'm not connected with quickly, easily and immediately. However, if you don't have ...

How to Request and Introduction on LinkedIn

Tuesday, November 17th, 2009

I recently was asked how to request a LinkedIn Introduction. I love Introductions for a few reasons which I talk about in my LinkedIn book and the LinkedIn DVD (2 hours of training!).  Here I'll share the mechanics of HOW to do it. You would use the LinkedIn Introduction request when ...

LinkedIn Activities – Is It Time Sensitive?

Thursday, November 5th, 2009

I have been on the road for 5 of the last 7 work days.  My trip last week was from Wednesday through Friday, and then I was on the plane this week on Monday, returning late Tuesday evening. I have hundreds (well, thousands) of emails in my inbox - I imagine ...