Teach Yourself VISUALLY LinkedIn - Softcover

Whitney, Lance

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1118890361 ISBN 13: 9781118890363

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 2014

Synopsis

A complete visual guide to the world′s largest professional network

Teach Yourself VISUALLY LinkedIn is your guide to becoming a part of the world′s largest professional network, with over 259 million users across 200 countries and territories. Using full–color screen shots, this visually rich guide provides step–by–step instructions that show you how to get the most out of the myriad tools and features LinkedIn has to offer. The book is organized for quick, easy navigation, and written in clear, concise language that allows you to get up to speed quickly.

LinkedIn has become the premier destination both for those seeking employment, and those looking to employ others. A professional take on social media, the site allows users to post resume–like profiles and network with others in their fields, connecting with past, present, and potentially future colleagues. LinkedIn is growing at a rate of two users per second, making it a major hub and networking tool for those looking to establish, maintain, or grow a professional network. This guide discusses the purpose and benefits of LinkedIn, and shows you how to set up a professional profile that will stand out from the crowd. Topics include:

• Setting up your account
• Adding endorsements and recommendations
• Networking with colleagues
• Posting status updates

Showing off your strengths, talents, and accomplishments is an important part of networking, and interacting with others in your industry is an excellent way to get your name out there and make new contacts. LinkedIn facilitates both, allowing you to broaden your reach without leaving your desk. Teach Yourself VISUALLY LinkedIn helps you get on board today.

About this title

From the Back Cover

Teach Yourself Visually

Read Less–Learn More^®

Are you a visual learner? Do you prefer instructions that show you how to do something and skip the long–winded explanations? If so, then this book is for you. Open it up and you ll find clear, step–by–step screen shots that show you how to tackle more than LinkedIn tasks. Each task–based spread covers a single technique, sure to help you get up and running on LinkedIn in no time.

You ll learn to:

• Set up your account and profile
• Build your network
• Communicate with people
• Add endorsements
• Use LinkedIn for jobs and business

Designed for visual learners

• Two–page lessons break big topics into bite–sized modules
• Succinct explanations walk you through step by step
• Full–color screen shots demonstrate each task
• Helpful sidebars offer practical tips and tricks

Edition details

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1118890361
• ISBN 13: 9781118890363
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 352