QA I Want to Get More Active on LinkedIn How Do I Start

QA I Want to Get More Active on LinkedIn  How Do I Start I started to casually explore the site and build my network.   I shared my first post in August 2012. I know this because I have downloaded my complete LinkedIn archive.   That first share was a bit daunting. It didnt get any engagement but that didnt stop me. Less than a week later I posted again and it got a few likes, even a comment from a fellow career pro. I continued to post and havent looked back. The benefits of my consistent engagement over the years?   Too numerous to list them all, but LinkedIn has introduced me to a community near and far. It has opened doors and delivered opportunities. It has helped me grow my business and connected me with so many amazing people. Three notable results: I was approached by LinkedIn back in 2013 to work for the site as a contractor. I remember thinking: who me?! Ive been named one of the top job search experts to follow on LinkedIn by Jobscan for 3 years straight. Finally, I met my Job Search Secret Weapon teammates on LinkedIn long before we ever met in person. My results are not unique. Many people reap the rewards of LinkedIn and secure great new jobs or opportunities because of their site activity. If you can relate, Id love to hear about the wins you achieved from being active on LinkedIn. Share your experience in the comments below! LinkedIn Engagement Reminders A few final tips to keep top of mind. Be consistent on LinkedIn. Regular activity and engagement are critical. If getting active seems overwhelming, break down actions into smaller steps:  Start with just 10 minutes. Visit the site, read through your feed, and like or comment on 1 or 2 posts of interest. Graduate engagement by starting to share thought leadership. This can be on other peoples posts (which is a great start) or by compiling and sharing posts of your own. Stay fresh. Your recent activity shows right on your profile, like a freshness stamp. If you haven’t engaged for some time your profile is going to say so to people who visit it, making you look stale and disengaged. Connect with people of interest. Research and engage with potential decision-makers, recruiters, or people who could potentially support your job search. Just remember to build relationships before making asks. Be personable, yet professional. Your comments and shares could be seen by a lot of people, including prospective employers. Strive to make a good impression. Demonstrate you are both savvy with the site and savvy in your area of expertise by visiting and engaging regularly. Get active and stay active on LinkedIn to support job search efforts. Looking for more ideas on making the most of LinkedIn? Check out my blog 5 LinkedIn Strategies to Get Executives Noticed.