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Strike Survival Basics
In case of a strike in your industry, do not panic. Proceed calmly and carefully to the Internet and download this PDF. You are equipped to survive a strike by leveraging one of your most valuable assets: your professional network on LinkedIn. Assume strike positions and reach out to your people using the following tips.
Polish your profile.
An up-to-date profile can be a lifeline. Clarify your professional brand with a summary of your career, experience and skill set. Update your recent positions and education to help people find you by company, job title, expertise keywords or university. And upload a photo for quick face recognition.
Import your address book.
Whether you have an Outlook address book, a webmail account or a tower of business cards, your contacts are key. Upload your address book to find out who’s already on LinkedIn, and reconnect with former colleagues and classmates to grow your opportunities.
Update your “Status.”
Tell your network that you’re looking for work, seeking collaborators for a new project, or traveling. Share “What you’re working on” regularly to communicate it to your network. Your connections will see
these in their Network Updates and help meet your needs.
Represent your accomplishments.
Direct people to your work on the Internet: hyperlink to IMDb, iTunes, Amazon, Netflix, a blog, or your own website. Request recommendations of your work from trusted contacts. There’s nothing better than a credible recommendation from a respected connection.
Discover an inside connection.
Get on the inside track for your dream gig. Search LinkedIn to find connections within your network and get introduced to build relationships before an interview. Research the people you’re interviewing with to find a perfect ice-breaker.
Ask questions, answer questions.
Share your expertise and raise your profile by answering questions on LinkedIn Answers. Then find a new perspective on your own challenges by asking questions. Your network has the answers.