How to Network on LinkedIn & Land a New Job FAST (without being annoying)

I will die on this hill: LinkedIn is an incredibly powerful tool that, if used right, can land you your dream job FAST. But... how do you set up your LinkedIn profile? How do you connect with and message people? How do you network without sounding annoying? Don't worry, I got you. In this video, I lead you through a full 101 LinkedIn Survival Guide, revealing my favorite tips & tricks (along with specific scripts to use!). ✨😏
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Outline:
0:00-0:31 Intro
0:31-1:24 What IS LinkedIn…?
1:25-2:42 3 Things your profile needs
2:43-5:46 2 Types of Networking
5:47-8:12 How to send a *good* message
8:13-9:08 ABN, my #1 rule
9:09-10:20 How to actually network
10:21-12:18 Secret LinkedIn tip!
12:19-13:24 Another networking strategy
13:25-14:27 What to actually say
14:28 Summary
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ABOUT ERIN

Erin McGoff is a multi-hyphenated media professional who has built a career as an award-winning documentary filmmaker & viral content creator. McGoff is passionate about making the world a better place through storytelling + democratizing access to quality career advice.

Today, she has 5m+ followers and continues to work to democratize access to quality career advice.

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[ThePrettyBoyFilms]

Erin, your vids helped me on finding and landing my dream job this week. Thank you!!

[alicedeemo]

This is super helpful. I’m always sending my boyfriend your videos because he wants to be a freelance documentary filmmaker as well. I didn’t know you worked at National Geographic, I’ve recommended him to try to work there since we’re big Nat Geo fans. Anyways, love you Erin!!

[soaresmotion]

Honestly, One of the best videos I've seen. I'm really shy and introvert, I know I have to network but I'm always so afraid to do that because I think I don't have nothing to show to the person. I've been procrastinating networking for so long (because to be honest, I find it kind of cringe) but now this video has really motivated me. Thank you so much for this helpful video Erin!

[lousassle]

Being persistent is key. I've found that only about 1-2 out of every 10 people will respond back, but the rate of people that connect is much, much higher. While we might have someone specific in mind to talk to, their network of relevant people should not be discounted! Keep pushing ahead and you just might find what you've been looking for. This is great advice for those that see LinkedIn as a convoluted platform.

[inga]

I often find that the conversation doesn't go anywhere, like I'd reach out, will get like one response and then it's nothing, cause there isn’t much to genuinely talk about.

[emmanyman]

When you said that everyone can see who checked out your account, I had just stalked about all my current and past employees including every single one from my high school and my bfs siblings. 🎉🎉

[KingdomMusicCitizens]

This sounds so helpful! I am looking forward to learning and applying!

[Jasmine-ptmo]

It’s so lucky to find your video! This is one of the best videos for me as a workplace newbie to start connections with people!

[AhmedAbdoolah]

Love your style of making videos Erin. So genuine and easy to understand. Keep it up!!

[Huter]

Thank you so much!! I just downloaded LinkedIn for my job research and I really didn't know how to use it efficiently !! You are an angel for me today !! 💖💖 Wish you a very very great week Erin!

[guspus]

Hi Erin, I was recommended your channel by a friend. I am extremely grateful as this advice is very well timed for a new graduate who struggles with appropriate social cues. Really appreciate all the advice you shared and I have sent you a LinkedIn connection request as my first immediate step. Cheers!
- Agasthya Rana

[pgalvez]

Hi Erin! Thank you so much for this video - it’s incredibly helpful. When it comes to tailoring your profile, do you have any advice for what to do if you are applying to different types of positions, for example Client Account Manager roles vs Operational Management vs Team Lead Roles? How do you tailor your profile if you maybe are making a career change and are exploring different pathways which your experience may be suitable for?

[medots]

Quite the nice perspective on the matter :o Thank you for the valuable tips, Erin! I still have a problem with networking in it's more... transactional form... But hopefully these tips help in the pursuit of real professional connection :) And one thing is for sure, giving help and genuine interest when possible, even in comments, does return in the most unexpected but most delightful of ways :)

[meowth]

It don’t make sense how lot of LinkedIn’s best features are behind a paywall…

[VisionaryVoit]

Wow, thank you. I already figured out 80% of what you said, so hello confirmation. And the other 20% was soooo needed. Thank you!! 🙏🏼❤

[sanoraabidkhozhayeva]

That's an amazing video! I'm trying to be an active LI user, but struggle with the networking part. Looks like I have things to do in the evenings now :)
Thank you for these crystal clear guidelines, Erin!

[noudjoumbenabid]

Hi Erin, for people looking for a job and turning on the feature of actively searching, it is for Premium only but I selected the filters you said and not that one, then I went through the people to see the ones who are hiring.

[lynnerose]

Thank you for this. I was just browsing on this exact site but I hadn’t reached out anything yet.

Good information 🎉

[Darkfrog]

The problem with this video is the same problem I observed with LinkedIn when it was new: There are almost no articles or posts on LinkedIn worth reading or that deserve a compliment. If I want to know something, why would I go to LinkedIn and not to a professionally published source or editorial?

[mhrichak]

Well done, Erin! Thanks for all the tips!