10 Tips for Getting the Most Out of LinkedIn for your Business

Here at Workplace ESL we're all about helping employees become more successful at their jobs.  We train managers and supervisors to be better leaders and motivators.  In fact, on our web site you'll see our mantra "Workplace ESL: Making Success the Common Language!" 

We like to teach employees and managers about tools that improve communication, so it would be natural for us to talk about LinkedIn, a social networking tool online where professionals can gather and discuss solutions to common problems.

Below is our list of the Top Ten Ways to Use LinkedIn effectively with your company:

 

  

• 1. Make sure your profile is public, so that even non-LinkedIn-users can find you.
• 2. Publish your LinkedIn profile on business cards, email signatures and your website.
• 3. When you invite people to connect, don't use the generic personal note supplied - write your own unique invitation to more effectively engage a connection.
• 4. Use relevant keywords throughout your profile.
• 5. Frequently answer question posts from other users; this helps to brand you as a knowledge leader in your field.
• 6. Offer to write recommendations for your connections - don't just ask for them. It's more sincere, and more effective for gathering positive recommendations.
• 7. Don't connect with people just to get something from them or to ask a favor; offer to do something for them, like make introductions, write recommendations, etc. Sincerity counts, even online!
• 8.  Join some of the terrific industry groups to connect with even more people in your field. 
• 9.  Keep it professional; share your personal pictures on Facebook or some other social network. 
• 10. Be sure to "friend" our Workplace ESL Solutions teachers and staff!   

For more ideas on how you can improve the effectiveness of your business, go to: 
www.WorkplaceESL.com 

Workplace ESL is getting even more social!

Learning a foreign language is a very social enterprise.  It involves the desire to communicate with others, and then lots and lots of practice!  Our classes are VERY interactive because you just can't learn a language effectively out of a text book.  Each class is filled with games, contests, discussions, role-plays, songs, and all kinds of fun activities to keep the students SPEAKING their new language!

I love that our theme is "Making Success the Common Language."  Our goal is to get students speaking and communicating fast!

Workplace ESL Solutions is now even more social because you can find us everywhere online!

We'd love for you to LIKE us on Facebook!   https://www.facebook.com/WorkplaceESL 

If you work in a hotel, you know how crucial it is to be able to communicate with customers, vendors, and staff.  Workplace ESL offers language courses in Spanish and English.  We've also created a fun new LinkedIn group to discuss the  challenges that are unique to the hotel industry.  We'd love to have you join in on the discussion at:    http://www.linkedin.com/groups/HotelESL-4397121?trk=myg_ugrp_ovr

Check out our new YouTube channel, where you can learn more about what Workplace ESL Solutions is all about, plus see some of our teachers and students in action!

To learn even more about us, check out our home page at www.WorkplaceESL.com

Welcome to the Workplace ESL Solutions blog!

Welcome!  We're so glad you found Workplace ESL Solutions!

We're excited about our new blog and the opportunity we'll have to keep you posted on the latest scoop at Workplace ESL, as well as in the language learning industry!  What we're REALLY excited  about is for YOU to post comments and let us know what's on YOUR mind.

For those of you who don't know us, here's a little schpeel on who we are and what we do...and we do it with PASSION!

Workplace ESL Solutions is dedicated to helping companies achieve employee language education goals.  No matter what your industry, you can rely upon Workplace ESL Solutions to deliver:

• Rapid results:  Students emerge with greater language skills to enhance your business
• An expert staff of educators to lead your students towards language proficiency in the workplace
• Proven course content and delivery methods that have benefitted thousands of customers
• Custom-tailored solutions to meet your business’ needs, with both on-site classes and materials to support your own programs

Since 1992, we’ve worked with hundreds of clients from the civil service sector to the hospitality industry, transforming businesses one by one by breaking down communication barriers.

Whatever your industry, Workplace ESL Solutions will tailor a workplace language education solution specific to your needs, employees, and time constraints. 

About Our Founder

Ronna Timpa founded Workplace ESL Solutions in 1992, and is a noted author and educator.  As a nationally renowned expert in ESL and SSL training, Ronna has successfully led the company in improving the lives of thousands of people in hundreds of workplaces and communities.  Her methodology and customized programs are known throughout the country as well as internationally. 
Actively involved in each company’s program design, delivery, and implementation, she is dedicated to improving the communication in your workplace:  one employee at a time.