Having a standout LinkedIn profile is only the first step if you want to advance your global development career using the platform. Without the ability to engage meaningfully with other users, you won’t be able to take full advantage of all the career development opportunities LinkedIn offers. Before you start, you should know exactly what you want to get out of your efforts.
During a recent Devex digital career event, development career coach and consultant Simone Anzböck suggested asking yourself: “What's your objective that you think LinkedIn is the answer for?” This matters because someone looking to be a thought leader in their industry will take a different approach than someone looking for a new job, she said.
Throughout the event, Anzböck offered guidance on how to develop meaningful and fruitful relationships with other development professionals on the platform. Here are a few key tips that emerged from the discussion.