Because 85% of jobs are found through networking, and not job boards, we advocate a lot for using LinkedIn to build your professional network. However, just creating a good LinkedIn profile won’t be enough to build connections – it requires frequent engagement. Here are some tips curated from an Idealist blog on how to turn your LinkedIn connections into a powerful network:

• Respond to connections’ status updates
• Research new connections in your network
• Ask a connection about a useful group they are a member of
• Ask or answer questions on discussion forums
• Acknowledge a connection’s new job position
• Reach out to those looking for work
• Update your status to keep your name in front of your connections

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For more tips on LinkedIn, check out Cancer and Careers' Guide to LinkedIn. If you still have questions, join our Job Search Webinar on Tuesday, December 9th and ask our career coach!