Myths About LinkedIn
What happens once you reach over
five hundred connections on LinkedIn? Why do other people seem to be able
connect with those outside of an immediate network but you don't seem to be
able to? Why does a small profile update need to be a thing all of your
contacts know about?
There's an answer to all these
questions.
Despite the fact that LinkedIn is
widely used by business professionals all over the world and across hundreds of
industries, many people are still not sure how it works.
Below are some of the most pervasive
myths about LinkedIn.
While it's true that LinkedIn is
very helpful for finding a job, that's not the only reason
Keeping your profile up to date may
even make it so that opportunity comes knocking on your door. Making use of
your profile means that you will be able to make use of your connections when
the time comes. You may even end up finding business opportunities by engaging
in certain conversations on the website.
You can notify people of changes,
but it doesn't happen automatically, so you don't have to worry about that.
There isn't a feed that is going to tell someone what is happening with your
professional life - unless you want your network to be notified! Just turn the
' notify your network '
feature in your profile's edit mode accordingly.
That isn't the case - you should
always feel free to add someone, especially when the relationship is mutually
beneficial.
To maximize your chances, you should
send them a personalized invitation or maybe even ask one of your contacts to
introduce you. Once you outline what the other person can benefit by adding you
to their network, you would be surprised at how receptive they are at the idea.
Sorry to disappoint you but there
aren't any 'secret features' of LinkedIn. It just stops displaying the number
of connections after you have passed five hundred. Remember: It's not just
about the amount of connections that you have, it's also about the quality of
your relationship with them.
That's not strictly true. If you are
in the same group as that person, you can send them a message or you can choose
to use Premium mails. This is a great example of why it is important that you
join groups related to your industry - you can earn both knowledge and connections
by doing so.
Not necessarily. Anything that feels
like it could represent you and that you believe people would find interesting
can always be shared. Switching your topics up can be even more interesting and
can keep your network engaged. That, along with sharing news, can help you build relationships with
connections that may end up being important in the future.
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