Moving from passive to active and engaged on LinkedIn | Worcester Business Journal

One of the most frequent questions I get asked is, “I have a LinkedIn profile, now what?” Having a profile is not enough to highlight your professional self. You need to actively engage (beyond liking a post) to help position yourself as an expert and leader in the field. You might be thinking, “Am I an expert?” or “I don’t have a formal leadership title or manager role, so I am not a leader.” This is not true: You can be an expert and a leader in your field, regardless of time in role or your formal role and responsibilities.  Maggie Becker is senior advisor, sales training for Dell Technologies and is based out of Auburn. Find her on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/maggiebecker. Being an expert and leader is about positioning yourself to be active and engaged in conversations on topics of interest aligning with your career passions. When recruiters are evaluating candidates, or when someone is determining who to reach out to for an informational conversation, those who are engaged and facilitating conversations, are the ones who stand out the best. Use the strategies below on how to move from passive to active and engaged on LinkedIn. Maximize your profile.…
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