Joining the Conversation in LinkedIn

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Joining the Conversation in LinkedIn

The most successful LinkedIn users are consistently looking for new connections, participating in conversations, and keeping in touch with their contacts. Dedicating just a few minutes each day will help you maintain an active presence on the site.

I work hard to maintain an active voice on the site, whether it’s updating my status, reaching out to old colleagues I’ve lost touch with, or just browsing through the latest industry news. I’ve made some lasting connections with members from a few different LinkedIn groups, as well.

Try using the strategies below to become a more active and involved member of LinkedIn:

Update Your StatusJust like other social networking sites, LinkedIn allows you to update your status whenever you choose in a short, text-based post. Your status is shared with all of your connections, so it's a great way to share your ideas, opinions, and interesting links.

A LinkedIn status update

Join Groups
One of the best ways to make new connections and develop a strong presence on LinkedIn is to become a member of a LinkedIn group. With over one million groups focusing on a huge range of topics, there's probably a group that will interest you. Try participating in some groups that focus on your industry or that help users reconnect with alumni from your college. You might even consider creating your own group if you feel people would be interested in joining a new discussion.