{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5b746c3f6ffab66a4f52c5e0/5cf84a9955d5bd066da39cf1?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"#46) Who Should I Connect With on LinkedIn? | Getting Those Numbers Up | Tom Powner of Career Thinker","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5b746c3f6ffab66a4f52c5e0/1559775647579-6264c34c0d3610f54e7954ceb4de62d6.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Today, we are going to delve into one of the most frequently mentioned topics regarding LinkedIn: making those connections! It’s not enough just to have a strong profile; you need to make sure that you are gaining traction and visibility by virtue of the connections you make. And a slew of mini-questions arise when it comes to this main topic...</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Who should I accept or reject requests from?</li><li>How many connections <em>should</em> I have?</li><li>How can I get my connections up in a meaningful way?</li></ul><p><br></p><p>We are going to address all of these questions <em>and</em> <em>so much more</em> in this podcast episode.</p><p><br></p><p>I brought on Tom Powner, founder of Career Thinker. He is a LinkedIn strategist, resume writer, job search &amp; interview coach, and recruiter for sales, marketing, and HR professionals. Tom is part of the Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches. And perhaps most relevant -- I met Tom on LinkedIn. LinkedIn is such an important tool, and I’m hoping here today we can say something that will inspire you to a better career&nbsp;using this tool.</p><p><br></p><p>So let’s talk LinkedIn and bring <em>you</em> in on that journey during this conversation.&nbsp;And let’s make your life even more fulfilling with our 46th&nbsp;episode on the Career Warrior Podcast!</p><p><br></p><p><u>Here's what we cover regarding networking on LinkedIn:</u></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Why is networking so important? Let’s talk about LinkedIn as a networking tool.</li><li>Why might size might matter for someone who’s getting out there and trying to further his or her career? Is there a right or wrong number of connections to have?</li><li>Why is it important that I don’t accept requests from everyone to get those numbers up?</li><li>Who should I be accepting requests from?</li><li>What are the top 3 ways to get my numbers up?</li></ul><p><br></p><p><u>Resources mentioned in the podcast:</u></p><p><br></p><p>Connect with Tom Powner on LinkedIn: <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/tompowner/\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.linkedin.com/in/tompowner/</a></p><p>Check out Career Thinker, Tom's business, here: <a href=\"https://www.careerthinker.com/\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.careerthinker.com/</a></p>","author_name":"Let's Eat, Grandma Resume Services"}