Communication and Networking in LinkedIn - Turn Your Profile into a Cash Machine
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Description In one hour learn how to open up the line of effective communication with your clients in LinkedIn! LinkedIn is one of the fastest growing social media platforms today. It can help you when you want to: - start getting more translation projects; - build your translation brand; - promote your translation business; - build a professional community; - connect with "decision-makers" in particular companies. However, I have noticed that many Translators use LinkedIn in a passive way by just creating a profile and waiting for people connect with them. Today you will learn how to take ACTIVE steps in LinkedIn so that to connect and communicate even with the most "hard-to-reach" prospects and clients! Target audience Freelancers starting in the translation industry Experienced freelancers who want to expand their clients database Outsources who want to get new end clients Learning objectives In this course you will learn how to: - use LinkedIn as a powerful communication and marketing tool - create and nurture business connections with the clients and prospects - build business connections and partnerships with your colleagues - grow a professional network bringing you more connections and projects - show more personality in your translation business Program Click to expand During the course we shall cover the following points: - Communication opportunities and features of LinkedIn - Why a large network on LinkedIn is important? - Tone and general style of communication in LinkedIn - should it be as official as in business emails? - Personalized messages when sending and accepting invitations - Ways of giving and asking for recommendations - Networking with colleagues as a way of building partnerships and getting more projects - Being an active member of your professional groups in LinkedIn. Registration and payment information (click to expand) Click to expand To purchase your seat at this session please click on the "buy" button. Available slots are limited and will be assigned to registered and paid participants as soon as payment is reported. Early payment is advised in order to secure participation. Allow some time for payment processing if you are paying by wire transfer. After your payment is received, your status will be changed to “registered and paid” and your spot for the session will be secured. An invoice and receipt of payment will be sent to you for your records. Note: if you have a credit to redeem please feel free to purchase this training with your credit by clicking on a "Purchase for $ (Use purchase credit)" button on your right as it is suggested on this screenshot. More information about training credits please find here. How do I access the online platform? 72 hours before the webinar takes place, you will receive an invitation to join the session. Please, click the registration link or button provided in the invitation email and complete the registration form. Virtual platform system requirements Click to expand For PC-based Users: • Required: Windows® 8, 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server • Required: Internet Explorer® 7.0 or newer, Mozilla® Firefox® 3.0 or newer or Google™ Chrome™ 5.0 or newer (JavaScript™ and Java™ enabled) • Internet Connection Required: Cable modem, DSL, or better Internet connection • Recommended: Dual-core 2.4GHz CPU or faster with 2GB of RAM (recommended) For Mac®-based Users: • Safari 6, Firefox 34, Google Chrome 39 (JavaScript enabled) or the latest version of each web browser • Mac OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion) or newer • Internet Connection Required: Cable modem, DSL, or better Internet connection • Required: Intel processor (1GB of RAM or better recommended) To Use VoIP (microphone and speakers or headset): • Required: Fast Internet connection (384 kbps or more recommended) • Required: speakers or headset (USB headset recommended) • NOT required: Microphone - attendees can communicate with the trainer through incorporated chat. Recommendations • For the visual section of the training course, we recommend that you have a 64kbps link. This means using an ISDN line or Broadband. Wireless connection is NOT recommended. • For the audio section of the training course, we recommend that you have a headset or speakers. • We recommend that you log in 30 minutes in advance of the start time to prepare for the training course. Courses will be open half an hour before the start time. Please login before the start time to ensure that everything on your system is working correctly. Created by Anastasia Kozhukhova View feedback | View all courses
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