The ones who enter this internet world for the first time and exploring the world of net with different sites learning how each sites functions; probably if there’s a mistake immediately you press the tab and you get it sorted rather if this doesn’t come out to be the solution and if the case seems to be worse you just switch off your PC and then your reaction is like “haashhh kuch nahi hua bach gayi/gaya”[/i]
Then you again log in and start surfing in this world of internet, firstly Google then yahoo, Facebook and rest of the sites come along the list. The day you get first hand info of the net and the sites as you become a regular surfer gaining knowledge and perfection in your work; you try and establish your professional network as well along with social network on Facebook. But sometimes it becomes difficult to understand such sites wherein you develop your professional network and how to make use of such sites for your betterment. You feel are they really useful should I really care a damn about it? Well folks the answer to this question is a BIG YES!
You have to pay attention not just attention but a keen and careful attention to your updates and profile statistics as well on such sites, these sites also give you data regards how many of them have viewed your profile in past days etc. many times this profile may act as a reference material too say for example I have seen people sharing their LinkedIn profile with friends and colleagues. The profile richness indicates how powerful your profile is on the site it may include recommendations provided by your colleagues your boss your friends etc the work experience you have along with your educational qualification. Now what things can help you enrich your profile in such sites for now take example of LinkedIn which is popular and referred by huge number of employers as well during recruitment
So here we go…
The curiosity starts with your profile pic or profile image on site. It should be a business photo and not similar to the ones you possess on social networking sites. Your image in formals / blazers suits or complements your profile on LinkedIn.
Secondly the number of connections you make will also determine how active you are on the site and how well connected you are with other professionals on site.
The ones who don’t possess more than 100 connections on site aren’t serious about their connections and connectivity and keenness to stay in touch with professionals.
Check out whether people have recommended that persons profile, recommendations act as an online reference wherein employers can easily log in and access his/her profile info (with permission required on certain sites) recommendations are positive, the words used can provide valuable insights.
These sites can also help us known of the connections, mutual friends how are you connected with the other person.
You may also get to known of groups they have joined their updates in this way you may get an opportunity to view their interests and join in the same if you like the same. In this way you get to know their area of your interest and what’s similar in both of you.
Technically one may be interested to know whether you have installed any apps like WordPress or slide share etc
Important for me the status updates that the users daily, if you don’t update your status daily it means you are either dumb or sleeping partner in partnership terms.
You can increase your referrals and online presence rather online popularity with your word of mouth, users on site can ask ones you have helped or you have been with them long time in the corporate world to recommend their work/profile online. The recommendation given to you get published online and is visible to all, this gets referred unsaid by way of mutual connections.
HEnce Join in professional networks online and get your self a boost