http://www.ifmadenver.org IFMA Denver Latest News en-us Copyright 2010 ifmadenver.org http://www.ifmadenver.org/rss Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:30:11 MST http://www.ifmadenver.org <p>February 9, 2010: PowerPoint presentation, click here <a href="/repository//Meeting Presentations/6 Trends.pdf">here</a></p> <p>Kurt von Koch, Vice President of Sales and James Sziksai, Regional Manager of FM Systems, presented 6 Trends in FM Technology and Why They Matter. This presentation by FM Systems discussed issues regarding the state of FM technology in changing economic times. Topics discussed included:</p> <ul> <li>Web Browser based applications</li> <li>Hosted Software</li> <li>Integration of FM data</li> <li>Self service Corporate Systems</li> <li>BIM-Building Information Modeling</li> <li>Focus on Business results</li> </ul> <p>These and other topics discussed ensured our members’ facilities are prepared for FM technology challenges in these changing economic times.</p> http://www.ifmadenver.org/index.cfm/ID/25/news_id/420 IFMA Denver Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 MST <p>Save these days in March for special events First Event for Boulder Networking Group 03/04/2010 - Boulder Networking Event at BCinteriors From 3PM - 5PM<br /> <br /> First Event for Emerging Professionals 03/25/2010 at Brooklyn's from 5:30PM - 7:00PM CHECK THE WEBSITE EVENTS FOR REGISTRATION OR MORE INFORMATION.</p> http://www.ifmadenver.org/index.cfm/ID/25/news_id/419 IFMA Denver Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 MST <p><b><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: #669900">IFMA FACILITY FUSION </span></b></p> <p><b><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: #669900">Save the Day  April 13-15, 2010</span></b></p> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt">Revitalize the way you think about your workplace</div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt">Recharge your career with a fusion of new ideas</div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt">A Career-Affirming Educational Event</div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"> </div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: #cc0000">Take Advantage of 30% Registration Discount</span></b></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 10pt">In celebration of IFMA’s 30-year anniversary, we’re offering a 30% discount on full event registration; but the offer <b>expires on Jan. 31</b>. Please urge your members to take advantage of this <i>significant</i> savings opportunity now—members save $180!</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"> </div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: #cc0000">Members: This Event is Hosted by <i>Their</i> Association</span></b></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 10pt">Events such as <b><span style="color: #6666ff"><a href="http://www.ifmafacilityfusion.org/"><span style="color: #6666ff">Facility Fusion</span></a></span></b> are created <i>specifically</i> to meet the career development, networking and skill-building needs of IFMA members. Attending IFMA events not only ensures that your investment is worthwhile, but also strengthens the body of knowledge and best practices shared by the IFMA community.</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"> </div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: #cc0000">Members: “Go For It” in 2010</span></b></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 10pt">Seven core competency/hot topic courses will be held in conjunction with Facility Fusion. Those who register for the conference <i>and</i> instructor-led courses receive a 10% discount off regular course pricing. To receive the discount, you must register using the <b><span style="color: #669900"><a href="https://www.ifma.org/secure/Facility_Fusion/Register/Register.aspx"><span style="color: #669900">conference registration form</span></a></span></b>. Remind members that the FMP<sup>®</sup> and CFM<sup>®</sup> credentials are highly regarded (and sometimes required) by businesses worldwide!</span></div> <p> </p> <h1>FAQ's</h1> </div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"> <ul> <li><strong align="left"><font color="#5481c2">Will registration for the instructor-led courses held in conjunction with Facility Fusion include admission to other areas of the Facility Fusion conference?</font></strong> <ul> <li>No, separate registration will be necessary for the Facility Fusion conference.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <ul> <li><strong align="left"><font color="#5481c2">Is lunch included in my registration?</font></strong> <ul> <li>Lunch will be provided for Facility Fusion conference and expo attendees (full event, two-day or one-day registrants). However, instructor-led course registration does not include lunch—which gives participants the opportunity to get out and explore Philly during the one-hour break!</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <ul> <li><strong align="left"><font color="#5481c2">How should I dress for the Facility Fusion conference and/or the instructor-led courses?</font></strong> <ul> <li>The preferred attire is business casual</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <ul> <li>For the instructor-led course registration, in addition to the course fee, are there any extra costs? <ul> <li>No, once you pay your course fee there are no extra costs involved.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <ul> <li><strong align="left"><font color="#5481c2">What time are the courses held?</font></strong> <ul> <li>Courses are held from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. with a one hour lunch.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <ul> <li><strong align="left"><font color="#5481c2">Do I need to be present through the entire course?</font></strong> <ul> <li><font size="2">Yes, in order to receive credit you must be present through the entire course.</font></li> </ul> </li> </ul> </div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 10pt">Show your support and <i>show off</i> the strength of your chapter—those sending the greatest number of members receive top-billing on the <b><span style="color: #009999"><a href="http://www.ifmafacilityfusion.org/"><span style="color: #009999">Web site</span></a></span></b></span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"> </div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: #cc0000">Members: This Event is Hosted by <i><u>Their</u></i> Association</span></b></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 10pt">Events such as <b><span style="color: #6666ff"><a href="http://www.ifmafacilityfusion.org/"><span style="color: #6666ff">Facility Fusion</span></a></span></b> are created <i>specifically</i> to meet the career development, networking and skill-building needs of IFMA members. Attending IFMA events not only ensures that your investment is worthwhile, but also strengthens the body of knowledge and best practices shared by the IFMA community.</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"> </div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: #cc0000">Members: “Go For It” in 2010</span></b></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 10pt">Seven core competency/hot topic courses will be held in conjunction with Facility Fusion. Those who register for the conference <i>and</i> instructor-led courses receive a 10% discount off regular course pricing. To receive the discount, you must register using the <b><span style="color: #669900"><a href="https://www.ifma.org/secure/Facility_Fusion/Register/Register.aspx"><span style="color: #669900">conference registration form</span></a></span></b>. Remind members that the FMP<sup>®</sup> and CFM<sup>®</sup> credentials are highly regarded (and sometimes required) by businesses worldwide!</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt">  </div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 10pt">Second, take note of <b>Career Assistance Week</b> February 1<sup>st</sup> thru 5<sup>th</sup> in the Between Jobs online community.  IFMA members can login to the community via <a href="http://www.ifmacommunity.org/"><span style="color: windowtext">www.ifmacommunity.org</span></a>, access a number of resources that have been posted there, and post questions to be answered by the Job Doctors (Doug Aldrich, CFM, IFMA Fellow, Stormy Friday, IFMA Fellow, Kit Tuveson, CFM, IFMA Fellow) who can provide career counseling, networking tips and advice.  The week will culminate with a webinar on Feb. 5<sup>th</sup> (10 to 11:30 am CST). The Job Doctors will have a presentation and then answer questions.  Need more information? Contact Barbara (<a href="mailto:Barbara.zlatnik@ifma.org"><font color="#0000ff">Barbara.zlatnik@ifma.org</font></a>).  Make sure your chapter members are aware of these events, especially those members looking for work!</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"> </div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 10pt">Last week, chapter support led two highly successful webinars for chapter leaders on Assisting and Supporting Unemployed Members.  The calls, conducted Wednesday and Thursday this week, attracted almost 50 chapter leaders.  Attendees shared ideas and good practices with their leader colleagues including programs to financially assist members, networking events, job postings, and career development speakers/sessions their chapters’ have conducted.  Watch the February issue of C3; we will provide notes from these calls to share these ideas with all volunteer leaders.</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"> </div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 10pt">As always, IFMA’s chapter support team is available to answer questions and assist you!</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"> </div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 10pt">Regards,</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"> </div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 10pt">LIAISON -- <a href="mailto:diane@ifmadenver.org">diane@ifmadenver.org</a> or</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 10pt"><a href="mailto:Myrnan.Fronczak@gscolorado.org">Myrnan.Fronczak@gscolorado.org</a></span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"> </div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 10pt">and</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 10pt">Barbara J. Zlatnik</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 10pt">Director, Member Resources</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 10pt">International Facility Management Association</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 10pt">+1-713-623-4362, ext. 113; <a title="blocked::mailto:barbara.zlatnik@ifma.org" href="mailto:barbara.zlatnik@ifma.org"><font color="#0000ff">barbara.zlatnik@ifma.org</font></a></span></div> <p> </p> http://www.ifmadenver.org/index.cfm/ID/25/news_id/416 IFMA Denver Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 MST <p> </p> <div style="text-align: center; margin: 0in 0in 0pt" align="center"><b><u><span style="font-size: 10pt">NEWS ITEMS FOR THE DENVER CHAPTER OF IFMA WEB-SITE</span></u></b></div> <div style="text-align: center; margin: 0in 0in 0pt" align="center"><b><u><span style="font-size: 10pt">January 27, 2010</span></u></b></div> <div style="text-align: center; margin: 0in 0in 0pt" align="center"><b> </b></div> <div style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><b><u><span style="color: #993300">EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY – AND IT’S FREE!</span></u></b></div> <div style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0pt"> </div> <div style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 10pt">On <b>April 27, 2010 </b>the Denver Chapter of IFMA will be sponsoring a <b><u>free</u></b> seminar on “Sustainability.” The course is eligible for CEU/Maintenance points. The course is designed to give participants an overview on sustainability and implementing sustainable programs and projects. Look for more information in the coming weeks.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0pt"> </div> <div style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0pt"> </div> <div style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><b><u><span style="color: #993300">ARE YOU LINKED IN?</span></u></b></div> <div style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0pt"> </div> <div style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 10pt">Discussions about “Social Media” have come to dominate the airwaves and the Internet. What I hear most often is confusion regarding the number of different services out there; with the familiar ones being <a href="http://www.facebook.com/"><font color="#800080">Facebook</font></a>, <a href="http://www.twitter.com/">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/">LinkedIn</a>, <a href="http://www.plaxo.com/">Plaxo</a>, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/">YouTube</a>, and <a href="http://www.myspace.com/"><font color="#800080">MySpace</font></a>. Like them or not, they appear to be here to stay. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0pt"> </div> <div style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 10pt">If you want to better understand the impact social media is having on Madison Avenue and our way of life, take a look at the cover story in the December 2009 edition of Fast Company entitled “<a href="http://www.fastcompany.com/magazine/141/want-a-piece-of-this.html">Follow Me</a>” featuring Ashton Kutcher’s company <i>Katalyst</i>.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0pt"> </div> <div style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 10pt">For the purposes of this article, let’s just say that services like Facebook and Twitter tend to be focused on casual or social interactions, whereas LinkedIn is more oriented towards the business professional. As members of IFMA, it should come as no surprise that the most cited reason for being a member is for the networking opportunities. Think of LinkedIn as a networking tool on steroids. With over 50,000,000 users worldwide, and growing every day, it has gained prominence as the premier means to develop and maintain your network of professional contacts. Suffice to say; if you’re not already on LinkedIn – <i>you need to be</i>.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><b> </b></div> <div style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt">How to Join</span></b></div> <div style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 10pt">Simply go to <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/">www.LinkedIn.com</a> and register yourself as a member. The basic service is free. While there are paid upgrades, these are mostly of benefit to sales and marketing professionals. One thing to note; some people prefer to register their account with the personal vs. their work e-mail address. Either way should be fine as this is something you can update at any time. Just remember to keep track of your login ID and Password.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><b> </b></div> <div style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 10pt"><a href="http://linkedin.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/linkedin.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=403&p_created=1206973879&p_sid=6amjGjOj&p_accessibility=0&p_redirect=&p_lva=&p_sp=cF9zcmNoPTEmcF9zb3J0X2J5PSZwX2dyaWRzb3J0PSZwX3Jvd19jbnQ9MjY2LDI2NiZwX3Byb2RzPTAmcF9jYXRzPSZw"><b>Your Profile</b></a></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 10pt">You’ll want to provide a profile of yourself so that others can see where you are and what you do. The profile includes items such as summary, specialties, current employers, past work experience, education, and personal information. You can fill out as much or as little as you like. If you are a job seeker, you’ll want to have a complete profile, but more on that later. If you’re not sure what to include, try looking at other members profiles. Just search for names, job titles, companies, etc… You’ll find more than enough to give you some ideas. There is quite a bit of on-line help available, both from within LinkedIn and by going to Google and searching on “<a href="http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&aq=0h&oq=LinkedIn+tips&ie=UTF-8&rlz=1T4HPIA_enUS347US227&q=linkedin+tips+and+tricks">LinkedIn Tips and Tricks</a>”. I also recommend a good book published by Sams entitled “<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0672330857/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B002M41TV6&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1HG37JQB101XX2BG8E1Y">Teach Yourself LinkedIn in 10 Minutes</a>” by Patrice-Anne Rutledge.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><b> </b></div> <div style="page-break-after: avoid; text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt">Building your Network</span></b></div> <div style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 10pt">Before you get started; you should consider what your strategy is for LinkedIn. In other words; are you using it to maintain business contacts, build a marketing network, professional resources, etc… It’s not just a numbers game to “connect” with as many people as possible. You should have a plan regarding who you invite, as well as who you accept invitations from. Once in LinkedIn you can search for individuals by name, by company, by job title, etc… (you get the picture). However, if you already have an address book in Microsoft Outlook, Google Gmail, Yahoo mail or any others; you can <a href="http://linkedin.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/linkedin.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=125&p_created=1204041243&p_sid=6amjGjOj&p_accessibility=0&p_redirect=&p_lva=&p_sp=cF9zcmNoPTEmcF9zb3J0X2J5PSZwX2dyaWRzb3J0PSZwX3Jvd19jbnQ9MzI2LDMyNiZwX3Byb2RzPTAmcF9jYXRzPSZw">import the address book</a> and LinkedIn will look for member names that match your existing contacts. This way you can choose to send out a batch of “invitations” (LinkedIn terminology) at one time to start building your network. LinkedIn does provide protections so that members are not “spammed” by individuals they do not know. When sending an invitation to connect to someone, you have to identify how you know them (i.e., are they a colleague, classmate, business partner, friend or other). For “other”, you must be able to supply their e-mail address or LinkedIn will not send the invite. While this may sound a bit complicated, you’ll get the hang of it quick enough. Once you start making connections, <a href="http://linkedin.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/linkedin.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=110&p_created=1204040342&p_sid=6amjGjOj&p_accessibility=0&p_redirect=&p_lva=&p_sp=cF9zcmNoPTEmcF9zb3J0X2J5PSZwX2dyaWRzb3J0PSZwX3Jvd19jbnQ9MTQ0LDE0NCZwX3Byb2RzPTAmcF9jYXRzPSZw">LinkedIn tracks the number of connections you have at the 1<sup>st</sup>, 2<sup>nd</sup> and 3<sup>rd</sup> degrees of your network</a>. The people you are connected to directly are your 1<sup>st</sup> degree. The people they are connected to make up the 2<sup>nd</sup> degree, and finally the people connected to them represent the 3<sup>rd</sup> degree of your network. For example; as I’m drafting this article – I have 217 1<sup>st</sup> degree connections, 21,500 2<sup>nd</sup> degree connections, and 1,798,100 3<sup>rd</sup> degree connections for a total of 1,819,800 people within reach of my network.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0pt"> </div> <div style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 10pt">Wow! Now, you might ask why does this matter? Good question. Say you are looking to reach out to someone in a specific company, but you don’t know anyone there. By searching your connections, you may find that someone in your 2<sup>nd</sup> degree happens to work there. Using your 1<sup>st</sup> degree contact, you can “request an introduction” to the individual and in all likelihood it will be accepted. I’ve used this on several occasions with great success. This is but one example of how you can utilize your extended network – there are many more…</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><b> </b></div> <div style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 10pt"><a href="http://linkedin.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/linkedin.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=90&p_created=1204038988&p_sid=iOfyKlOj&p_accessibility=0&p_redirect=&p_lva=&p_sp=cF9zcmNoPTEmcF9zb3J0X2J5PSZwX2dyaWRzb3J0PSZwX3Jvd19jbnQ9NzIsNzImcF9wcm9kcz0wJnBfY2F0cz0mcF9wd"><b>Get Recommended</b></a></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 10pt">Another nice feature in LinkedIn is the ability to write a recommendation for someone that shows up in their profile. This is particularly useful for job seekers as recruiters are increasingly using LinkedIn as a candidate search and pre-screening tool. This is another area to put some thought into. I don’t recommend “trading” recommendations with friends & peers. It is much better to have recommendations from leaders or business partners who can cite specific accomplishments, strengths or skills you possess. Also, for your profile to be considered “complete” by LinkedIn, you’ll need at least three recommendations.   </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><b> </b></div> <div style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 10pt"><a href="http://linkedin.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/linkedin.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=186&p_created=1204046728&p_sid=iOfyKlOj&p_accessibility=0&p_redirect=&p_lva=&p_sp=cF9zcmNoPTEmcF9zb3J0X2J5PSZwX2dyaWRzb3J0PSZwX3Jvd19jbnQ9MjEyLDIxMiZwX3Byb2RzPTAmcF9jYXRzPSZw"><b>Groups</b></a></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 10pt">LinkedIn has a wealth of Groups organized around about any topic you can imagine. IFMA headquarters has a LinkedIn group. In fact, there are 58 groups around IFMA including councils, chapters, and specific FM topics. There are company groups, company alumni groups, university alumni groups, professions, and the list goes on – 461,822 groups at last count. Go to the Groups page and just start searching for anything you find of interest. Most groups have a discussion board, news items, and many also post jobs. I mention this as the IFMA Denver Chapter will soon have a group on LinkedIn.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><b> </b></div> <div style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 10pt"><a href="http://linkedin.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/linkedin.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=389&p_created=1206643485&p_sid=iOfyKlOj&p_accessibility=0&p_redirect=&p_lva=&p_sp=cF9zcmNoPTEmcF9zb3J0X2J5PSZwX2dyaWRzb3J0PSZwX3Jvd19jbnQ9OTQsOTQmcF9wcm9kcz0wJnBfY2F0cz0mcF9w"><b>Jobs</b></a></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 10pt">LinkedIn is also a great source to search for jobs. Many are posted on LinkedIn at the same time they are posted on job boards such as Monster or CareerBuilder. The nice thing about looking for jobs on LinkedIn is that it will tell you if you have any <a href="http://linkedin.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/linkedin.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=163&p_created=1204045361&p_sid=iOfyKlOj&p_accessibility=0&p_redirect=&p_lva=&p_sp=cF9zcmNoPTEmcF9zb3J0X2J5PSZwX2dyaWRzb3J0PSZwX3Jvd19jbnQ9OTQsOTQmcF9wcm9kcz0wJnBfY2F0cz0mcF9w">connections in your network that might be a resource</a> for you in pursuing the opportunity. Another interesting item on your LinkedIn is the number of times your profile has been viewed, and the number of times it has shown up in a search. Again, a good, complete profile will increase your chances of being found in a search and it will give you a more professional appearance when someone views your profile.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><b> </b></div> <div style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt">But Wait, There’s More…</span></b></div> <div style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 10pt">LinkedIn also has a few <a href="http://linkedin.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/linkedin.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=1169&p_created=1224627632&p_sid=iOfyKlOj&p_accessibility=0&p_redirect=&p_lva=&p_sp=cF9zcmNoPTEmcF9zb3J0X2J5PSZwX2dyaWRzb3J0PSZwX3Jvd19jbnQ9NzAsNzAmcF9wcm9kcz0wJnBfY2F0cz0mcF9">applications</a> you can add to your profile to make it more useful. For example; there’s the Amazon reading list where you can share the books you’ve read along with your rating and comments. There’s <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/opensocialInstallation/preview?_ch_panel_id=1&_applicationId=1200">SlideShare Presentations</a> where you can upload PowerPoint files, PDF’s and others to view and make available for download (should you choose). Be sure to check out the <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/opensocialInstallation/preview?_ch_panel_id=1&_applicationId=2000">Events</a> application; where anyone can publish information about upcoming events and individuals can indicate if they are attending (it shows up on your profile). There’s also <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/opensocialInstallation/preview?_ch_panel_id=1&_applicationId=1000">Company Buzz</a> that will show you twitter activity about your company. All these are found under the “More” menu item at the top of the page; simply select “Application Directory”. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0pt"> </div> <div style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 10pt">At the bottom of each page are additional links, including one for <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/static?key=tools&trk=hb_ft_tools">Tools</a>. This includes items such as Microsoft Outlook and Internet Explorer Toolbars, enabling you to jump to common LinkedIn features from either of these applications. If you’re a job seeker, the Internet Explorer toolbar contains a feature called “JobsInsider” that will assist in your job search. When viewing a job posting, it will let you know about LinkedIn members in your network who work at that company and could be an inside connection for you. There is also an E-mail signature tool that will generate a customized e-mail signature for Outlook or other e-mail clients.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0pt"> </div> <div style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 10pt">Want to control what people see or don’t see on your profile, go to the item at the top right of the screen entitled “<a href="http://linkedin.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/linkedin.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=66&p_created=1204036669&p_sid=iOfyKlOj&p_accessibility=0&p_redirect=&p_lva=&p_sp=cF9zcmNoPTEmcF9zb3J0X2J5PSZwX2dyaWRzb3J0PSZwX3Jvd19jbnQ9MTY1LDE2NSZwX3Byb2RzPTAmcF9jYXRzPSZwX">Settings</a>”. From here you can control every aspect of your account, including deleting it if you so choose.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><b> </b></div> <div style="page-break-after: avoid; text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt">There’s An App for That</span></b></div> <div style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 10pt">Have an iPhone? There’s a LinkedIn app for that. Go to the <a href="http://www.apple.com/iphone/business/apps-for-iphone/collaboration.html">iTunes App Store</a> and download the free LinkedIn application. You can check updates, check status messages, and send messages to contacts.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0pt"> </div> <div style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 10pt">Want to have a connection to your LinkedIn profile on your Facebook page? There’s an application for that too. While in your Facebook account, search on “<a href="http://www.facebook.com/search/?init=quick&q=linkedin%20aapplication#/apps/application.php?id=6394109615&ref=search&sid=1612548717.684280866..1">My LinkedIn Profile</a>” and complete the requested information. It will put a button on your Facebook profile page connecting to your LinkedIn profile.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0pt"> </div> <div style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 10pt">As a final point; put the web address to your LinkedIn profile on your business card, your resume, and your e-mail signature. This makes it easier for people you communicate with to connect with.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0pt"> </div> <div style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 10pt">Feel free to check out my profile at <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/deanstanberry">http://www.linkedin.com/in/deanstanberry</a> and send me an invitation to connect. If you are reading a printed version of this article, you will find an electronic copy posted on my LinkedIn profile with all of the embedded hyperlinks to LinkedIn help pages and other resources.</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"> </div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 10pt">Dean Stanberry</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 10pt">Workplace Strategy & Facility Management</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0pt"> </div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"> </div> http://www.ifmadenver.org/index.cfm/ID/25/news_id/415 IFMA Denver Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 MST