Archives for November, 2009
5 Reasons Why the LinkedIn-Twitter Integration is Big News
November 10th, 2009Just a few days after I mentioned in my blog post on the new LinkedIn Profile Organizer that it had been a year since LinkedIn released any new significant functionality, we have been bombarded by the social media press over the last few days concerning the new LinkedIn User Interface and now the big news [...]
LinkedIn Profile Tips: The 10 Mistakes You Want to Avoid and Why
August 11th, 2009LinkedIn Profile Tips. A lot of people tell you what you should be doing, but what about what you shouldn’t be doing? LinkedIn is the place to not only find others but also to be found. And that is why you need a profile that not only helps you get found but also will entice [...]
Is Your LinkedIn Profile More Accurate Than Your Resume?
July 21st, 2009Today’s blog post is influenced by an article I read from the comments made by LinkedIn at the Social Recruiting Summit. Let me further expand the argument for the case of LinkedIn. Like many others who have learned to embrace LinkedIn, I did so when I was in transition. I realized that I had not [...]
LinkedIn Branding Tips: Should I Indicate on My LinkedIn Profile Status Update That I am Unemployed?
June 18th, 2009Before I event start answering this question, I will tell you that I am going out on a limb on this one. I am going against what a lot of people are actually doing. You may think that I am crazy or just wrong, but my intention is only to help those that are unemployed [...]
What is the News Action Bar in LinkedIn Groups News?
June 16th, 2009I always talk about how much value there is in joining LinkedIn Groups, and I will repeat that I recommend that you join the maximum 50 that you are allowed if you can find enough groups of value for you. The specific value I have seen in Groups is being able to meet, connect, and [...]
What Do You Use Your LinkedIn Status Update For?
April 6th, 2009Your LinkedIn Status Update – What Should You Use it For? Do you ever notice that “What are your working on now?” question on your LinkedIn Home Page? The one that appears under your Inbox and at the top of your Network Updates section? Anything you enter here, which I will refer to as a [...]
Neal Schaffer is recognized as a leader in helping businesses and professionals embrace and strategically leverage the potential of social media. An award-winning published author, frequent speaker at social media events, and an avid blogger, Neal is President of 
