Now for some glaringly obvious advice
Lord Harley of Counsel aside, I’m unaware of any member of the legal profession who has been able to harness the power of LinkedIn to alter the course of their careers. Yet social media gurus continue to insist on its alchemic powers to transform lawyers’ lives
We saw this, once more, over the weekend at the Junior Lawyers Division forum — an otherwise excellent (and free!) careers advice event run by the Law Society. Among the often useful insights were a series of ‘Pippa Tip’-esque snippets on how to conquer the world’s least favourite social network.
In a competitive industry full of intelligent and interesting people, it’s hard to believe that implementing these pieces of advice will give lawyers the edge. Or maybe I’m missing something?
LinkedIn for idiots junior lawyers
1. Use a photo of yourself
LinkedIn photo tips part 1 @DigitalLawUK #JLDForum pic.twitter.com/V3ZGVZVhut
— Junior Lawyers JLD (@juniorlawyers) September 20, 2014
2. Make sure the photo of you isn’t awful
LinkedIn photo tips part 2 @DigitalLawUK #JLDForum pic.twitter.com/E2Wch5IH7i
— Junior Lawyers JLD (@juniorlawyers) September 20, 2014
3. Get people to endorse you
The more independent recommendations you have on your LinkedIn profile the better it will look! #JLDForum
— Junior Lawyers JLD (@juniorlawyers) September 20, 2014
4. Connect with people you meet
If you meet someone at a networking event,connect with them on LinkedIn! You will then be able to see each others status updates! #JLDForum
— Junior Lawyers JLD (@juniorlawyers) September 20, 2014
5. Use the search function
LinkedIn should become your online contacts book with up to date information about your connections. Use the search function! #JLDForum
— Junior Lawyers JLD (@juniorlawyers) September 20, 2014
6. Go on LinkedIn everyday,
Check your LinkedIn profile every morning whilst having a coffee! #JLDForum
— Junior Lawyers JLD (@juniorlawyers) September 20, 2014
Now sit back and enjoy your rapid ascent to partner.