DeWitt, NY—This issue of MHEDA Edge, the monthly e-zine for young professionals in the conveyor, storage and handling, forklift and general material handling industries features an article on LinkedIn, the social networking craze that is sweeping through the business world at an alarming pace.
While the plentiful buzz surrounding LinkedIn has inspired more than 35 million people to create accounts, it’s safe to assume that not everyone one of those users knows how to take full advantage of the site’s features for business use. Yes, LinkedIn can help expand your network exponentially, thereby driving sales, but simply creating a username and password won’t deliver big results.
This article in MHEDA Edge takes a look at how to maximize your efforts on this exciting social network. Topics covered include: making connections, joining groups, finding out who is looking for you, answering questions, optimizing your profile, updating your status and staying active. Combined, these topics provide a definitive outline of LinkedIn and all it has to offer to young professionals in the material handling industry and the business world in general.
Unlike previous pieces on the subject, this article goes beyond simply pointing out these features. It dives headfirst into them, explaining in detail the intricacies of the site and how you can leverage them to benefit yourself and your career. For anybody looking to expand their professional network, find prospective clients or network with industry peers, this article is a can’t-miss. Don’t be left to navigate the site without a map, get all the direction you need here.
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About MHEDA
Founded in 1954, the Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association is the premier source for manufacturing knowledge, education and networking. Through its member journals (www.themhedajournal.org) , e-magazines, (www.mhedaedge.org), newsletters, and industry wiki (www.wikimheda.org), MHEDA connects the manufacturers of storage and handling, lift trucks and conveyor equipment and distribution leaders for the purpose of delivering optimal solutions to the users of those products. MHEDA publications are the industry’s voice for all matters related to the latest technology and the most up-to-date processes spanning the movement and storage of all materials. A 501(c)3 organization, MHEDA members span all of North America.
