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HOW TO: Do Good on LinkedIn
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Reviews: Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, iStockphoto
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This series is supported by Toyota Prius and presented by harmonytweets, a Twitter-based platform for filtering conversations around design, sustainability, eco technology and philanthropy. Leverage Twitter to communicate around ideals you care about at harmonytweets.com.
Over the last few weeks, we’ve focused on how you can use the web to do good. Whether you’re using your own blog, Twitter or Facebook — social platforms can be a real catalyst for contributing to social good.
With more than 43 million users worldwide, LinkedIn is most frequently used as a way of networking with business colleagues and potential employers and employees. Just because it can be used for personal enrichment doesn’t preclude LinkedIn from being used for social good. Check out some of our favorite ways to use LinkedIn to contribute something back. Do you have any other ideas or tips? Leave them in the comments!
1. Find Upcoming Fundraising Events in Your Area
Last November, LinkedIn launched its Events feature in conjunction with Eventbrite. But conferences and conventions aren’t the only types of events you can find or promote on LinkedIn, you can find Fundraisers too!
In the “Find Events” menu of the Events panel, you can search for events by keyword, date, area and here’s the big key, “event type.” Select “Fundraiser” and set your date and area parameters — and even keyword if you have something special in mind — and see what turns up. This is a great way to find fundraisers in your own area that you might not have been aware about.
Do you have an upcoming fundraiser or charity event? List it on LinkedIn so that others can find it and RSVP.
2. Use the Groups Feature to Promote Your Cause
LinkedIn Groups are a great way to bring like-minded individuals together. You can create a group for your non-profit or special interest group and also search for like-minded groups already on the web.
Recently, LinkedIn has added more ways to easily interact with group members and personalize automated messages. Make sure your groups profile is descriptive of your purpose and then add your group to the Groups Directory.
Find individuals in your network who share your interests and invite them to join your group. Have an upcoming event? Create a group for attendees to join and share ideas.
3. Answer Someone’s Question
In Dan Schawbel’s HOW TO: Build Your Personal Brand on LinkedIn, he recommends asking and answering questions as a way to build brand awareness. However, just by answering someone’s question, you can achieve a lot of social good.
It might sound small, but sometimes nothing can be more helpful than giving your time and your knowledge to others. See what topics you have a handle on and offer up your input, suggestions and resources.
4. Forward Someone a Job
LinkedIn is increasingly becoming a great resource for individuals who are looking for jobs, but it can also be a great place to find jobs for other people. Do you know someone who is unemployed? Peruse some of the job listings on LinkedIn and forward some of the leads to your friend.
Sometimes the best way to achieve social good is simply to be on the lookout for others. Directing opportunities to those that can benefit is a great way to do this.
5. Write a Recommendation
In the same vein, one of the easiest, but potentially most helpful things you can do on LinkedIn is to write a recommendation for a friend or colleague. More and more companies are turning to social networks like LinkedIn to get information on potential employees. Having a positive recommendations, especially when they are detailed and specific, is a great way to create a good impression.
It’s often only after we move on to new careers or opportunities that we can really appreciate the work of those around us. Take time to recommend a colleague that has helped you at a past job. Even if they aren’t looking for something now, just having that bit of recognition out there can go a long way.
Do you use LinkedIn for social good? What are your best tips and tricks?
Series supported by Toyota Prius, presented by harmonytweets
This series is supported by Toyota Prius and presented by harmonytweets, a Twitter-based platform for filtering conversations around key inspirational themes core to the Prius brand including design, sustainability, eco technology and philanthropy. Leverage Twitter to communicate around ideals you care about, including inspiration, hybrid technology and volunteerism at harmonytweets.com.
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Reviews: Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, iStockphoto
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Top 10 Facebook Songs on YouTube
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Reviews: Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube
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Last month we brought you the Top 5 Twitter Songs on YouTube…but it’s not just the microblogging site that has earned musical tributes. With Facebook’s global audience and mainstream popularity, dozens of odes have been penned; we’ve narrowed them down to just 10 of the best.
From rap to musical theatre, we bring you the best Facebook songs on YouTube.
The Facebook Song (RhettandLink)
An Internet comedy duo put Facebook to music, with hilarious results. Best verse: “Before the Internet, friendship was so tough / you actually had to be in people’s presence and stuff / who would’ve thought that with a point and a click / I could know that Hope Floats is your favorite flick?”
The Facebook Skit
Enrique Iglesias’ Hero is co-opted by a Facebook stalker.
Honest Graduation Song (College Humor)
College Humor tells the nostalgic story of two high school buddies who take separate paths in life, with Facebook as their only connection. Alas, a change in fortunes necessitates a switch to LinkedIn. (Available on YouTube, embedded from College Humor.)
R U F**king Kidding Me (Kate Miller-Heidke)
Australian singer-songwriter Kate Miller-Heidke performs her humorous and familiar tale about a past love who tries to add her on Facebook. (Warning: strong language.)
Mr. Creepy Facebook Stalker Guy
A short and sweet tribute to Mr Creepy Facebook Stalker Guy and his leery ways.
2005 Miami U. Cheezies a cappella: Facebook Song
From back in 2006, the “Miami U. Cheezies” perform their ode to Facebook. Inspired by the Everly Brothers.
Vince Dyer’s Facebook.com Song
“Won’t you be my friend / I just want some friends / on Facebook”, goes the refrain. Cute.
Facebook Gangsta
A man lives a double-life through Facebook. (Note: strong language on this one too.)
Facebook Anthem
Too many people have turned “We Didn’t Start the Fire” into Internet parodies….so here’s another.
Be My Friend (The Facebook Song)
Edges, a musical by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, famously features the song “Be My Friend”: here’s Penn State’s live performance.
Know of better Facebook songs? Let us know in the comments.
Reviews: Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube
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