1. EDGE HR Leader Peer Group Maximizing the Strategic Benefit of LinkedIn as a Recruiting Tool November 5, 2014 Facilitated by the Brickpath Group, LLC Ron Bower: President Laura Falkinburg: Executive Recruiter

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3. LinkedIn. Is it For Real? Launched May 5, 2003 Over 300,000,000 users today Added over 23,000,000 users in 2014 2 new users every second

4. Ron’s History with LinkedIn Joined on May 2, 2006 5153 1 st degree connections 21 million+ 3 rd degree connections Network: Connect, Reconnect, Find! Be Found

5. But, but…. My company is too small … My boss doesn’t believe in it… Our lawyers don’t like it… Where are the press operators? Isn’t it expensive? I don’t know where to start…

6. Setting the Stage… Build your profile Expand your network Enhance personal page Join Groups

7. Building… Company page Start discussions. Participate! Part of social media strategy

8. LinkedIn 2.0… Link to Employee Referral Program Support Employment Brand Educate others to use Have some fun with it!

9. Using LinkedIn Free search! Post jobs Status updates Reference checking

10. Connecting… With your facilitators With each other With everyone you meet Review stats : see your #’s grow

11. Let’s Find Some Candidates!

12. Brickpath Group Contact Information Ron Bower President 216.402.5362 ron@brickpathgroup.com Laura Falkinburg Executive Recruiter 440.666.3151 laura@brickpathgroup.com