James Lane

Adding the right people on LinkedIn is really what makes it work properly. Both of these tips are based around the idea that you're in the same location as the person you're wanting to connect with - so this is about making that connection easier and faster. Find LinkedIn users physically near you Open the LinkedIn app on your smart device (Android, iPhone or iPad etc.) Tap the "My Network" icon at the bottom of your screen Tap "Find nearby" You'll then have a screen that will show you a list of name (LinkedIn accounts) of other people who are using the same discovery technique. This works really well if you're at a meeting or event where you all want to make that initial connection quickly and easily. You have the control for when it's working and when it's not, so don't worry about being stalked by weirdos out there! Easily connect with someone in front of you right now Open the LinkedIn app on your smart device (Android, iPhone or iPad...

A great profile picture is important. I have long-since preached the virtues of abandoning your selfie with the toilet in the background and having something that better represents you. I then came across this free profile picture maker that claims to let you "Create an awesome profile pic from any photo". I am a constant and fervent fan of Canva  for...pretty much everything - but every so often, there's something that pops up that might be worth having in your digital arsenal. I use this photo for most all of my profile pictures and I've always liked it. It is from the #Nerducator days, it was shot by a professional photographer and it suits me - so I use it mostly everywhere. So I was certainly curious to see what this tool could do with it. The tool claims to use an "AI background remover" to automatically remove any kind of background, provide dozens of design and you can tweak and edit the ideas to change them as you see fit. It only takes a few seco...