Engagement - Part 2

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The T in networking is next but I want to share some success I'm having on the engagement side.

In the past 45 days I've bumped my engagement to the next level. The LinkedIn workshop leaders suggest that you should have a minimum of 270 profile views in the past 90 days. This is a number that appears on your profile page. Your contacts can't see it as it's only visible to you.

Today I hit 270 profile views in the past 90 days. Three weeks ago I was at 190. As I started engaging more, I could see the number rise each day. I hit the wall at 260 last Thursday. I had been climbing at up to 10 - 20 views per day. This week I could only squeeze out 1 or 2 more per day. I suspect that I must have had a great week 90 days ago and as those numbers fall off, it definitely reflects upon your current number.

How did I grow my engagements to 270 per 90 days?

• Writing articles
• Posting short notes
• Sharing articles
• Liking others articles and posts
• Commenting on others articles and posts
• Viewing profiles of authors of articles and posts (the curious will then view your profile)
• Congratulating connections on new jobs, birthdays and job anniversaries
• Sending a variety of messages to contacts
• Handing out business cards
• I learned some tips in a webinar and employed them. All of a sudden, I see more views by recruiters.

Why is it important to engage?

It's not just the views. The engagements must be meaningful. Not every engagement will be meaningful so it's important that you connect with those who may have something to offer you. What could they offer?

• A job
• A potential client
• A connection to someone who might offer you a job or who might be a client
• Advice

More information in the next post about Targeting the right companies and people with whom to engage.

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