Linkedin in 30 Minutes: How to Create a Rock-Solid Linkedin Profile and Build Connections That Matter;

NOTE: A new version of this guide released in 2016 is now available. Search for LinkedIn In 30 Minutes (2nd Edition) or the ISBN 9781939924520. The following description is for the original first edition, released in 2013. If you're serious about taking your career to the next level, you need to be on LinkedIn. In LinkedIn In 30 Minutes, you will learn how to make a killer LinkedIn profile and expand your network. Whether you want to find a new job or advance your career, this guide can be the blueprint for a supercharged LinkedIn strategy. This LinkedIn book includes sections on:

• LinkedIn registration and basic profile setup
• How building a LinkedIn profile is different than resume writing
• How to find the right keywords to include in your LinkedIn profile
• Three things your LinkedIn profile must communicate
• Real-world examples of successful LinkedIn profiles and keywords
• How to find people to connect with
• Crafting personalized LinkedIn invitations
• LinkedIn endorsements and LinkedIn recommendations
• How to address unemployment, r©sum© gaps, or a career change
• How to find LinkedIn job listings
• LinkedIn Groups: Pros, cons, and participation strategies
• How to access the hidden LinkedIn job market
• InMail and other LinkedIn tools
• How to stay current in your industry
• How to send a message to (almost) anyone on LinkedIn for free
• LinkedIn best practices
• Managing LinkedIn privacy settings
• LinkedIn Premium, Job Seeker Premium, and other LinkedIn paid accounts

LinkedIn In 30 Minutes is for people who are new to LinkedIn, as well as those who want to optimize their LinkedIn profiles and networking efforts. Like all In 30 Minutes guides, LinkedIn In 30 Minutes is easy to approach -- it's filled with step-by-step instructions written in plain English and a touch of humor. About the author: Melanie Pinola is a writer who specializes in technology and productivity. Her work has appeared in Lifehacker, ITworld, About.com, and Popular Mechanics. Note: LinkedIn In 30 Minutes is not affiliated with €œFor Dummies€ books, LinkedIn, or other services referenced in the guide. In 30 Minutes is a registered trademark of publisher i30 Media Corp. All rights reserved.