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checkicon Date: Thursday, March 21, 2013
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Leveraging LinkedIn to get yourself noticed

LinkedIn opens up a universe of professional opportunities, but it's seldom used to best effect. With over 185 million members in 200 countries, and two new members joining each second, it's the social network no one seeking work - or workers - can afford to ignore.

Technical Communicators can quickly find out who needs their services, and which skills they'll need tomorrow, by following companies, participating in groups, and watching job postings. Unlike its rival services and the job boards, LinkedIn connects you with those who are accountable.

Attendees will learn how to optimize their LinkedIn profiles, get timely answers and insider opinions, network with peers worldwide, hunt for work efficiently, and never be invisible again.

  • Expand your sphere of influence and network of potential collaborators
  • Cull potential employers/clients and employees/contractors, focusing only on the promising ones
  • Direct queries only to well-informed, accountable resources
  • Learn quickly who knows what, then learn who they know who can help you
  • Focus on results, not promises

At least a hundred new members have joined LinkedIn since you started reading this. Are you sure none of them are worth knowing?

Andrew Davis

Andrew Davis has recruited technical communicators in Silicon Valley since 1995, first for Synergistech Communications and now as Director of Talent Development for Content Rules (formerly Oak Hill Corporation). He is a former software industry Tech Writer and is well-known for both understanding and championing the role of content development. At Content Rules he recruits all kinds of technical and marketing communicators as well as training and globalization professionals. Andrew enjoys helping those who communicate complex information get ahead by recognizing and refining their value to technology companies. He's candid and connected and, more importantly, he's committed to helping content developers achieve their professional goals.

Learn more about Andrew at www.linkedin.com/in/synergistech.

checkicon Location:

Petaluma Senior Center at Lucchesi Park
211 Novak Drive
Petaluma, CA

VIRTUAL ATTENDEES WELCOME! .. See below for more information.

Just south of Lucchesi Park, off North McDowell Blvd:


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From 101 northbound .. turn right on Washington, left on North McDowell, right on Madison, and left on Novak.

From 101 southbound .. take Redwood Highway North (Petaluma Boulevard North) to North McDowell, turn right on North McDowell, left on Madison, and left on Novak.

VIRTUAL ATTENDEE INFORMATION

If you'd like to attend this meeting virtually (via your computer), we request that you RSVP to the webmaster at least 24 hours in advance (no later than the evening of Wednesday, March 20) so we can contact you to make sure you've got the proper software installed. We will be using GoToMeeting for the audio and video. You can use the provided dial-in number or use VOIP through your computer's microphone and speakers. We recommend using a headset or dedicated microphone if you plan to communicate with others.

When you RSVP, we will send you the conference call number. Virtual attendance is limited, so RSVP early if you'd like to attend via computer.

Please plan on calling in to the meeting by 6:30pm. We will start the call around 6:00pm so you've got plenty of time to get everything set up. Please feel free to join in on the networking and discussions as well as asking questions as appropriate. However, in order to keep the background noise to a minimum, we ask that all virtual attendees keep your call on "mute" while you're not talking.

checkicon Schedule:

6:00-6:30 - Networking and refreshments
6:30-6:50 - Announcements, round-the-table and speaker introductions
6:50-8:00 - Program
8:00-8:30 - Networking and program follow-up

checkicon Dinner:

We provide refreshments at our meetings for no additional cost. Coffee, tea, and water are also provided.

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$2 members, $4 nonmembers.
You and your guest get in FREE if your guest is a first-time visitor!

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