The best way to work LI is to make your self invaluable to all those around you. Answering questions, helping others solve problems, and helping them get connected are all good ways to do this.

Remember to NETWORK, not prospect, sell, or advertise or you will destroy your LI reputation and it will be very hard to recover.

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Hi Joe

Questions and Answers
10 and 100 respectively monthly.

Groups join 40
Be active in 10 weekly
The rest post monthly.

Search for schools, interests etc.

Find a group you wish to visit daily with a little humour included. Part of the process is to feel as if you belong, if you don’t you’ll find reasons to do other stuff. Linkedin and social networking requires commitment and value being given out…. before you can expect anything back.

Interlink all your social networking sites…. if you are not already networking elsewhere, join ecademy at least, it’ll get you up the search engines for a a very small monthly fee.

Best wishes, Simon

Links:

• http://www.ecademy.com/account.php?op=signup&xref=346204

In addition to what’s already been said:

When your profile is properly fleshed out (looks pretty good now), LI’s database will help you find former colleagues using the companies/dates. Send a personalized–or at least customized to the group–invitation, not boilerplate.

It’s not just about number of Q&As or Groups, though that helps; be sure to follow up with those who answer your Qs (and rate them when the Q closes) so you can “meet” other LI members virtually. Similarly, find Groups that are fairly active and on-topic and participate.

I think the Events feature is under-appreciated. I discovered an event in my area and attended. Was more informational than networking, but interesting and I did meet a couple of new people. (Because once in a while we all need to step away from the computer….)

Whether you are an open, closed, or selective networker, put a summary of your networking preferences in your profile under Contact Settings so others know if and how you prefer to connect with fellow LI members.