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Status – If you are looking for a simple, yet non-in-
trusive way of communicating with your network,
the Status function is the perfect tool. This tool
allows you to share information regarding your
current focus. When you choose to use the "What
you are working on?" feature to enter a descrip-
tion, a status update is triggered and sent to your
connection's home pages.
Your Photograph – A picture is worth a thousand
words—or so they say. Adding your photograph to
LinkedIn allows you to create another connection
with anyone visiting your profile. A nice, profes-
sional headshot is the best choice, but any profes-
sional-looking photograph will do. When you add a
photo it shows a different level of commitment to
using the LinkedIn tool. Given the fact that we're
visually oriented, adding anything that enhances
your profile is a definite plus.
You have complete control over who sees your
photo on LinkedIn. In fact, you have access to
three levels of privacy. You can allow your direct
connections, your network, or everyone access to
your photo.
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