Thread by @cosmosiris

Linkedin has 310,000,000 monthly users.

Here are 10 tips to help you connect with the right users to unlock opportunities:

#1 Optimize Your Profile and Show Off

1. Add a friendly professional PFP
2. Add an effective headline
3. Add your work experience
4. Create an engaging Summary

Your headline is especially important to help people find you.

An engaging summary will make networking easier.

#2 Get Endorsements

Endorsements are a great way to leave a positive first impression.

Ask for endorsements from:

- Partners
- Your employer & co-workers
- Former Employers & Co-worker

#3 Filter your searches

LinkedIn search has the best filters of any social media platform, use it:

1. Find location-specific results.
2. Find employees of a specific company.
3. Find professionals in a specific industry.

#4 Connect with People You Know AND Strangers

You're here to make new connections as well.

Connect with people you know AND strangers in your industry:

1. Executives
2. Other professionals

#5 Avoid long notes when you connect with strangers

When you connect with people you know, you don't leave a note.

So don't do it for strangers, as that will leave a salesy vibe.

Unless it makes sense:

You have an opportunity that you know interests them.

#6 Leave Comments and Engage

- Be social.
- Reply to comments you get
- Leave thoughtful and positive comments.

The more you interact with people, the more visibility and attention your account will get.

#7 Create content (around what you do)

If you're a writer, write.

If you're a developer, show what you're working on.

If you're a web designer, show some websites you've built.

Document your story and growth, and show people what you can do.

#8 Avoid Generic messages

Generic Messages will usually get ignored:

"Hi"
"Hey"
"Hello"

Network with purpose:

Look at what they do, and ask an engaging question related to what they do/make a direct request..

#9 Help people

If everyone knows you as the person who is good at XYZ,

... People will come to/refer others to you naturally

• Answer questions
• Share helpful resources you made

#10 LinkedIn groups

LinkedIn Groups are excellent for connecting with professionals in your industry.

To find LinkedIn Groups:

Tap “Groups” below the search bar to get the relevant groups to your search term.

Once you’ve joined some, get into discussions and offer help.

#11 I hope you have enjoyed this thread.

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