Surviving The Digital Streets of LinkedIn

Don’t get lost in a sea of motivational quotes and unsolicited sales pitches!

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Few survival tips for LinkedIn rookies

Engagement is a Two-Way Street
Want comments on your post? Start commenting on others' posts first. Reciprocity isn't just for friendships; it fuels the algorithm too.

Politeness is a Power Move
Correcting someone’s opinion? Do it with class. Disagreeing with a post? Stay professional. The most influential people on LinkedIn don’t win arguments—they win minds.

Insult Brings Insult
Arguing on LinkedIn is like wrestling a pig—you both get dirty, but the pig enjoys it. If you insult someone publicly, expect your notifications to explode (and not in a good way).

Negativity Travels Faster. Always

Ranting about your toxic boss or job-hunting struggles might get you viral engagement, but it’s a double-edged sword. Today’s sympathy might turn into tomorrow’s red flag when recruiters stalk your profile.

Followers Are Vanity, Engagement is Sanity
100 engaged people are better than 10,000 silent observers. Influence is about action, not just numbers.

The LinkedIn DM is a Dangerous Place
If your first message screams “sales pitch,” congratulations—you've just been ignored. Jump straight into business, and you’re just another spammer.

Thought Leadership Is About Posting
It doesn’t even matter if your thoughts are groundbreaking—just keep showing up

If You’re Not Interesting, Be Useful
Not everyone can be witty or charismatic. But everyone can be helpful. Share resources, insights, or job opportunities. People remember value more than they remember personal rants.

LinkedIn is part career fair, part networking event, and part reality TV show. Play the game wisely, and you won’t just survive—you’ll thrive.

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