Social Networking got you down? Are you overwhelmed and don't know where to start? Whether you like it or not, our business world is depending more and more upon social networking and NAIOP Colorado wants to help you take the lead!
TOP 10 REASONS TO JOIN LINKEDIN
1. First rate job search engine.
2. The ability to post news worthy items that affect you and your industry. You can also view and comment on others postings. A great way to be kept in the loop!
3. Keeping track of your friends, co-workers and former co-workers in this mobile world.
4. It's a great way to "bridge" relationship and to make connections that would otherwise be impossible - you will be amazed at who you can meet through who you know!
5. An excellent way to see what your colleagues are doing, who they know that you want to know and to share what you are doing or may need help on.
6. A great place for past clients to post their recommendation of your work so 40 million people can see them!
7. You can become the Q&A expert in the Q&A area of your choice.
8. It's Facebook for the professional working world. You will never be asked about your favorite song, movie or food like other social networking sites. The networking that takes place on LinkedIn is based on your professional resume and experience!
9. LinkedIn has leveled the playing field when it comes to networking.
10. Because this is the way our society is heading and you have to decide whether you're going to get in from of it or will you be playing catch up somewhere down the road?
WHAT'S MORE? The NAIOP Colorado Chapter is offering a Free LinkedIn Tutorial on Friday, August 21st from 12 noon until 1 pm at the Gensler offices in downtown Denver. Featured presenter and Chapter Member, Stephen Sanders will instruct attendees on how to build your profile, send updates, post discussions and more! For additional details, contact Jayma File at the NAIOP office by phone (303) 782–0166 or email jfile@wmrdenver.com.
How to join the NAIOP Colorado Group on LinkedIn:
Step 1- Log into your LinkedIn Account. If you don't have an account, just go to www.linkedin.com and under the heading "Join LinkedIn Today," fill in your name and email address and then click "Continue" to get your new account set up!
Step 2 - Find NAIOP Colorado under the Group Directory and click on the button to "Join Group." This will send a notice to the Group manager who will then accept your request upon verification of your member status - this is a NAIOP MEMBER ONLY BENEFIT!!
Step 3 - Once your request is accepted, you are ready to start connecting to NAIOP Colorado Group members and network with other industry professionals. You can use the powerful search engines available through LinkedIn to increase your business contact!
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