{"id":1573,"date":"2021-10-29T17:43:32","date_gmt":"2021-10-29T21:43:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/business\/?p=1573"},"modified":"2022-08-30T15:45:35","modified_gmt":"2022-08-30T19:45:35","slug":"networking-on-linkedin-tips-to-make-great-connections","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/business\/2021\/10\/29\/networking-on-linkedin-tips-to-make-great-connections\/","title":{"rendered":"Networking on\u202fLinkedIn\u202f- 5 Tips to Make Great\u202fConnections\u202f\u202f"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Whether you are still in school or working in the career of your choice, the importance of professional networking simply cannot be overestimated.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In the past, networking\u00a0outreach often took the form of handwritten letters and face-to-face office visits. These traditional forms of networking may still have a place in the modern\u00a0business environment, but in the\u00a0wake of the digital revolution, more and more networking activity is taking place online. And you cannot tackle online networking effectively without considering the tremendous power of the social media\u00a0site\u202fLinkedIn.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In fact, the independent online marketing authority\u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/influencermarketinghub.com\/linkedin-stats\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Influencer Marketing Hub<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">recently published some startling statistics that testify to LinkedIn\u2019s enormous influence. Over 660 million users belong to LinkedIn\u2019s professional\u202fnetwork,\u00a0and these users span 200\u00a0countries.\u00a0LinkedIn\u202fis also home to more than 30 million companies, many of which are looking for high-quality professionals to join their internal teams.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Furthermore, it doesn\u2019t look like\u202fLinkedIn\u202fwill be going away anytime soon.\u202fLinkedIn<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">officials<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">report that two new users join their online platform every second.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">No matter where you happen to be in terms of career development,\u202fLinkedIn\u202fis a powerful\u00a0networking tool that you\u00a0should<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">learn to\u00a0use\u00a0thoroughly. Even if you are still working toward<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">your college degree at an accredited institution of higher learning like\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.utc.edu\/mba\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The University of the Tennessee<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Chattanooga<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">you owe it to yourself to master the<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">LinkedIn\u00a0landscape and leverage its benefits to achieve your professional and personal goals.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">So,\u00a0what is the\u202fbest\u202fway to\u202fnetwork\u202fon\u202fLinkedIn, and how can you make your\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">LinkedIn\u00a0connections<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0more\u202fmeaningful?\u00a0Here are\u00a0five different ways you can\u202fnetwork\u202fand make<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">important\u202fconnections\u202fusing\u202fLinkedIn.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>1. Create a Strong Profile<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You want to ensure that your professional history and all other information on your<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">LinkedIn\u00a0profile<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0is both comprehensive and up to date. But this is only the beginning when it comes to developing the ideal profile for networking.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As part of its<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/https\/www.linkedin.com\/help\/linkedin\/answer\/112133\/how-do-i-create-a-good-linkedin-profile-?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">InHelp<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">program,\u202fLinkedIn\u202frecommends using your profile to develop and manage your personal brand. This means that you should employ it as a tool to define and\u00a0display your professional personality as a culmination of your values and\u00a0attitude<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">as\u00a0well as your experience and skills.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Use the highly customizable\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">LinkedIn\u202fplatform<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0to your advantage by putting your\u202fbest\u202ffoot forward. Make a\u202fgood\u202ffirst\u00a0impression by placing an attention-grabbing headline beneath your name on your profile.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">According to\u00a0the\u202fLinkedIn\u202fTalent Blog post \u201c<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/business\/talent\/blog\/product-tips\/tips-for-picking-the-right-linkedin-profile-picture\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">10 Tips for Picking the Right\u202fLinkedIn\u202fProfile Picture<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u201d\u202fyour professional photo may increase your\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">LinkedIn\u202fprofile<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0views by more than\u00a0200 percent. For maximum effect, choose a high-resolution picture of your face with an expression that reflects your personal brand.\u202fLinkedIn\u202frecommends dressing for your photo as you would for work, avoiding distracting backgrounds, and making sure that your face occupies roughly 60% of the frame.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>2. Share and Respond to Content in Your Industry<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you want to increase the visibility of your own profile on\u202fLinkedIn, it is an excellent idea\u00a0to visit the profiles of others. As you share new content and comment on existing content that relates to your professional areas of interest, that activity will show up on the newsfeeds<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">of all your \u201cfirst\u00a0degree\u201d\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">LinkedIn\u202fconnections.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">By posting this activity,\u202fLinkedIn\u202fpromotes open dialogue among like-minded members and fosters\u202fconnections\u202fbetween\u00a0industry professionals who might otherwise never meet. Make the most out of each post you share and comment that you make by selecting them carefully. Keep in mind that particularly sensational and thought-provoking posts will more dramatically increase your networking outreach.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>3. Update Your Status on a Regular Basis<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Another great way to boost exposure for your\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">LinkedIn\u202fprofile<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0is to post regular status\u00a0updates. However, the sheer quantity of posts on\u00a0a\u00a0profile isn\u2019t as important as the inherent quality and relevance.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Make each post\u202fmeaningful\u202fby offering helpful advice and\/or keen insights that relate to your industry of choice and reflect your unique expertise. In short, when you post thoughtful professional content, you will attract the attention of people with similar professional interests and concerns.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Posting\u202fmeaningful\u202fprofile\u00a0content and status updates on a routine basis is probably the\u202fbest\u202fway to increase your overall\u202fLinkedIn\u202fvisibility. And by ensuring that your posts\u00a0are industry relevant, you can\u00a0make\u202fconnections\u202fof significant career value.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>4. Request to Connect to Leaders in Your Industry<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">LinkedIn\u202fmakes\u00a0it incredibly easy to reach out to specific people of influence in your chosen<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">professional field. Take the time to\u00a0cultivate\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">LinkedIn\u202fconnections<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202fwith a specific\u00a0focus on building relationships that are mutually beneficial.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you want to grow your\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">LinkedIn\u202fnetwork<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202fquickly\u00a0and substantially, you will want to\u00a0investigate the potential of\u202fLinkedIn\u202fOpen Networkers (LIONS). Members of this group are\u00a0committed to maintaining an \u201copen\u202fnetwork,\u201d meaning\u00a0that they accept invitations from all\u00a0other LIONS members. As you watch your\u202fnetwork\u202fexpand exponentially, you will dramatically<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">increase your chances of connecting with individuals and companies of interest.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>5. Be Active &#8211; Respond to Questions and Comments<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A big part of connecting with\u00a0others on\u202fLinkedIn\u202fis\u00a0sheer availability and responsiveness. Both online and in the \u201creal world,\u201d people appreciate a warm personal reception.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When other\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">LinkedIn\u202fusers<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0reach out to you, make every effort to get back to them in a timely fashion. Whether they send you a direct message or comment on one of your posts, respond promptly in a kind and professional manner.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">By graciously answering questions and showing appreciation for online support, you present yourself as a valuable member of the\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">LinkedIn\u202fcommunity<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. This approach welcomes emerging and ongoing correspondence that just might make all the difference in your career trajectory.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In Conclusion<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While it is never too early to reach out and make professional\u202fconnections\u202fon\u202fLinkedIn,\u00a0you easily can miss out on key career opportunities if you wait too long! If you need help mounting and executing a successful networking campaign on\u202fLinkedIn\u202for other\u00a0important<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">online platforms, there are plenty of organizations and agencies who can guide you and lend a hand.\u00a0MBA students at\u00a0The University of Tennessee<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Chattanooga\u2019s\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.utc.edu\/mba\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Rollins College of Business<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0can get assistance with networking among countless professional development\u00a0endeavors through the<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.utc.edu\/gary-w-rollins-college-of-business\/departments\/graduate-programs\/master-of-business-administration\/graduate-career-services\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">graduate\u00a0career services<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0provided to current MBA students and alumni.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">SOURCES<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Influencer Marketing Hub, \u201c50 of the Most Important\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">LinkedIn<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202fStats for 2021\u201d by Werner Geyser\u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/influencermarketinghub.com\/linkedin-stats\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">https:\/\/influencermarketinghub.com\/linkedin-stats\/<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">LinkedIn<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">InHelp\u00a0\u201cHow Do I Create a\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Good<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">LinkedIn<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202fProfile?\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/help\/linkedin\/answer\/112133\/how-do-i-create-a-good-linkedin-profile-?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">https:\/\/www.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">linkedin<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.com\/help\/linkedin\/answer\/112133\/how-do-i-create-a-<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">good<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">&#8211;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">linkedin<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">-profile-?lang=en<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">LinkedIn<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202fTalent Blog, \u201c10 Tips for Picking the Right\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">LinkedIn<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202fProfile Picture\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/business\/talent\/blog\/product-tips\/tips-for-picking-the-right-linkedin-profile-picture\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">https:\/\/www.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">linkedin<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.com\/business\/talent\/blog\/product-tips\/tips-for-picking-the-right-<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">linkedin<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">-profile-picture<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you are still in school or working in the career of your choice, the importance of professional networking simply cannot be overestimated.\u00a0 \u202fIn the past, networking\u00a0outreach often took the form of handwritten letters and face-to-face office visits. 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