Upping your LinkedIn game

By Adisa Hargett-Robinson

Feb 4, 2018

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You're not going to land a hot Tinder date if you don't create your account, upload some duck-face selfies and start swiping. The same is true with LinkedIn: You have to get on the site, fill out your profile with all your key employment information and start reaching out to people you know. Networking and job opportunities will only start coming your way if you're active and engaged on the site. Then once you get that dream job, you can turn your attention to Tinder to find new friends to celebrate with. (Wachiwit/Getty Images)

Everyone's favorite Friends knew about #squadgoals. One component of their strong bond was that they were always there for each other (it was even in the theme song). Your friends should be there for you when you send your LinkedIn connection request. They should be the first people you reach out to on LinkedIn, because they know you and will most likely add you. Additionally, adding your friends gives you access to everyone they are connected with, and their connections could potentially help you get a job. That's how friends become best friends. (Reed Saxon/AP)

What would Michael Jordan have been with without the Chicago Bulls? Just a guy who never met his full potential and probably never got his own line of shoes. What about LeBron? He couldn’t have won those championship rings without the Miami Heat or Cleveland Cavaliers. You need the team, and you need to join groups on LinkedIn. Each group is a new team that allows you to meet with other professionals in that area. By joining that group, you will be able to learn more about that group's focus. No one can advance on their own, and the group that you join will help you grow and advance professionally. (AP)

Have you ever looked at a product online and then had Facebook show you an ad for that exact same item 5 minutes later? Click on a bunch of those recommended products and you may find yourself broke. Click on a bunch of LinkedIn's recommended connections and you may find yourself with an awesome new job! LinkedIn will make suggestions for who you should add based on who you added in the past. Browse LinkedIn’s suggestions of “People you may know” on your “My Network” page to further expand your network. (Getty Images)

About Adisa Hargett-Robinson

Adisa is a multimedia journalist covering Military Life, transition to civilian life and veteran education

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