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Media Table of Contents

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Chapter 1:Introducing LinkedIn 
 Tell Me More Media 1.1—The Power of LinkedIn5
 Show Me Media 1.2—Signing Up for a LinkedIn Account9
 Show Me Media 1.3—Exploring the LinkedIn Home Page12
 Show Me Media 1.4—Navigating LinkedIn15
Chapter 2:Creating Your LinkedIn Profile 
 Tell Me More Media 2.1—Creating a LinkedIn Profile That Generates Results19
 Show Me Media 2.2—Creating a Basic LinkedIn Profile21
 Show Me Media 2.3—Customizing Your Public Profile in LinkedIn28
 Show Me Media 2.4—Adding Your Profile Photo33
Chapter 3:Developing Your LinkedIn Network 
 Tell Me More Media 3.1—Developing Your LinkedIn Connection Strategy35
 Show Me Media 3.2—Importing Your Webmail Contacts in LinkedIn37
 Show Me Media 3.3—Connecting with People Not on LinkedIn45
 Show Me Media 3.4—Responding to LinkedIn Connection Invitations46
Chapter 4:Customizing Your LinkedIn Experience 
 Tell Me More Media 4.1—Customizing LinkedIn on the Account & Settings Page53
 Show Me Media 4.2—Customizing Email Notification Settings in LinkedIn55
 Show Me Media 4.3—Customizing Your Home Page Settings in LinkedIn58
 Show Me Media 4.4—Subscribing to RSS Feeds in LinkedIn59
Chapter 5:Maintaining Your LinkedIn Profile 
 Tell Me More Media 5.1—Keeping Your LinkedIn Profile Current65
 Show Me Media 5.2—Posting an Update on LinkedIn67
 Show Me Media 5.3—Updating Your LinkedIn Profile71
 Show Me Media 5.4—Promoting Your Profile on the Web72
Chapter 6:Communicating with Your LinkedIn Network 
 Tell Me More Media 6.1—The LinkedIn Network77
 Show Me Media 6.2—Sending a Message in LinkedIn83
 Show Me Media 6.3—Requesting Introductions in LinkedIn89
 Show Me Media 6.4—Managing LinkedIn Introduction Requests90
Chapter 7:Searching for People on LinkedIn 
 Tell Me More Media 7.1—Performing Quick Searches on LinkedIn93
 Show Me Media 7.2—Searching for People on LinkedIn95
 Show Me Media 7.3—Saving a People Search on LinkedIn100
 Show Me Media 7.4—Using the LinkedIn Profile Organizer102
Chapter 8:Saving Time with LinkedIn Tools 
 Tell Me More Media 8.1—LinkedIn Tools108
 Show Me Media 8.2—Installing the LinkedIn Firefox Browser Toolbar108
 Show Me Media 8.3—Creating an Email Signature117
Chapter 9:Searching for Jobs 
 Tell Me More Media 9.1—Attracting Recruiters and Hiring Managers124
 Show Me Media 9.2—Searching Job Postings125
 Show Me Media 9.3—Performing an Advanced Job Search127
 Show Me Media 9.4—Searching for Recruiters and Hiring Managers on LinkedIn130
Chapter 10:Managing LinkedIn Recommendations 
 Tell Me More Media 10.1—LinkedIn Recommendations133
 Show Me Media 10.2—Requesting Recommendations on LinkedIn134
 Show Me Media 10.3—Responding to Recommendation Requests on LinkedIn137
 Show Me Media 10.4—Making Recommendations on LinkedIn141
Chapter 11:Recruiting Job Candidates 
 Tell Me More Media 11.1—LinkedIn’s Recruitment Options146
 Show Me Media 11.2—Posting a Job on LinkedIn146
 Show Me Media 11.3—Purchasing LinkedIn Job Credits150
Chapter 12:Enhancing Your Profile with LinkedIn Applications 
 Tell Me More Media 12.1—Choosing the Right Applications156
 Show Me Media 12.2—Adding LinkedIn Applications157
 Show Me Media 12.3—Creating a Free LinkedIn Poll166
 Show Me Media 12.4—Adding the WordPress Application177
 Show Me Media 12.5—Adding and Managing LinkedIn Events178
Chapter 13:Participating in LinkedIn Groups 
 Tell Me More Media 13.1—LinkedIn Groups181
 Show Me Media 13.2—Joining LinkedIn Groups182
 Show Me Media 13.3—Starting a Discussion in a LinkedIn Group191
 Show Me Media 13.4—Posting News Articles to LinkedIn Groups194
Chapter 14:Using LinkedIn Answers 
 Tell Me More Media 14.1—Using LinkedIn Answers203
 Show Me Media 14.2—Searching LinkedIn Answers by Keyword207
 Show Me Media 14.3—Answering Questions on LinkedIn208
 Show Me Media 14.4—Asking Questions on LinkedIn Answers212
Chapter 15:Using LinkedIn Service Providers 
 Tell Me More Media 15.1—LinkedIn Service Providers218
 Show Me Media 15.2—Searching for Service Providers218
 Show Me Media 15.3—Recommending a Service Provider on LinkedIn220
 Show Me Media 15.4—Requesting a LinkedIn Service Provider Recommendation223
Chapter 16:Creating a Company Profile 
 Tell Me More Media 16.1—LinkedIn Company Profiles227
 Show Me Media 16.2—Searching for Company Profiles by Keyword231
 Show Me Media 16.3—Adding a Company Profile in LinkedIn232
Chapter 17:Advertising on LinkedIn 
 Tell Me More Media 17.1—LinkedIn Advertising Opportunities237
 Show Me Media 17.2—Creating a LinkedIn DirectAd239