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3 Simple Ways to Be Social (Without Being Sleazy) on LinkedIn One of the biggest mistakes when it comes to LinkedIn? Forgetting that this platform is all about being social and connecting with others.

By Melissa Suzuno

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One of the best ways to grow your professional network (especially while in-person socializing is still off the table for so many of us) is by building out your LinkedIn presence. But it can be intimidating: Who do you connect with, what do you share, and how often should you post?

People tend to go astray when they focus on the technology. Remember there's a reason for including the word "social" in social media. LinkedIn especially is a platform that's all about helping you connect with other people. 


Here are three simple ways to be social (without being sleazy) on LinkedIn.

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