Making the Most of LinkedIn for Networking - Workshop #1 October 15, 2009

Economic Crisis Workshop Series of Central Massachusetts:
TOOLS FOR SUCCESS

Workshop #1: Thursday, October 15th, 6:30-8:30 pm, Tatnuck Booksellers, Westborough, MA

"Making the Most of LinkedIn for Networking"

Led by Etta Lappen Davis, Founder and Principal, Etsky Consulting

With more than 44 million members in over 200 countries and territories around the world, LinkedIn is the place to be for professional electronic networking. A new member joins LinkedIn approximately every second. Can you afford not to be on LinkedIn? This workshop will explore LinkedIn basics, such as:

• Creating an account Developing a LinkedIn profile
• Making Connections and building your network
• Finding and joining groups
• Finding jobs on LinkedIn
• Increasing your visibility
• Live demonstration will be projected. If you have a laptop, feel free to bring it for a hands-on experience!

Etta Lappen Davis, founder and principal of Etsky Consulting, has more than 30 years experience as a trainer and conference presenter. As a consultant to non-profit organizations navigating the economic downturn, Etta helps organizations to identify cost-effective management options. Etta is a member of the WCMC Steering Committee and a volunteer facilitator of a Success Team for people seeking employment or career change.

The Economic Crisis Workshop Series is eight-part workshop series designed to provide Central Massachusetts job seekers and business owners with critical coping and skill building tools within today’s challenging economic climate. The series is a collaborative program between Gesher (Congregation B'nai Shalom, Westborough), WCMC (Worcester Central Mass Connections) and JFS Worcester. Funding for this program made possible through a grant from the JFCM (Jewish Federation of Central Massachusetts).