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1. Even with twitter integration and new applications; if you're in job search it's critical to keep your message professional!
2. Build your network. It's OK to accept personal connections. You never know where that next lead will come from.
3. Take advantage of all the available real estate on your profile; don't simply upload your resume.
4. Your "headline" should be just that. Attract attention! Goal is to get people to read the rest of the profile.
5. Articulate your value in the summary. What are the themes of your recurring results? What do you bring to the table?
6. Populate your profile with industry and function specific keywords. Make it easier for recruiters to find you.
7. Specialties should highlight what someone would hire you for! List your best skills and strengths.
8. Interests should still be professional. Show how you are staying current.
9. Endorsements / Recommendations can be from superiors, subordinates, customers or vendors. They should demonstrate your strengths.
10. Let your network know what you're up to. You read status updates; so do they!
11. Applications are a great way to differentiate yourself. Use bloglink, box.net files, etc. to showcase your work.
12. You can re-order the sections of your profile. Won an award? Uploaded a file? Show it off!
13. Set preferences to receive invites & direct contacts. Publish your email address. Make it easy to be contacted.
14. Publish your FULL profile publically, and personalize your public profile URL. Don't limit you can see you.
15. Connect with some power networkers, those with 500+ connections. It will increase your network exponentially!
16. Join 50 groups. Choose relevant ones with a lot of members. This will increase your visibility!
17. Choose a few groups in which you can actively participate. Look for people you can bring into your personal network.
18. Ask and answer questions. This gives you exposure to the entire LinkedIn population! Showcase your expertise.
19. Use the Answers section to find additional people with whom you can connect and bring into your personal network.
20. The "advanced search" function is really user-friendly. Use keywords, titles or companies to identify targets.

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