(SEE ALSO: Part 1) If you have a complete and fine-tuned LinkedIn profile, as described last month in Part 1 of this series, you are ready to start building your online network. You may already know that it’s not difficult to ask for a connection. There are, however, some basic guidelines to consider, and there …

(SEE ALSO: Part 2) Unlike other social media sites, LinkedIn came out of the gate targeting professionals, establishing itself as a site for furthering your career, as opposed to sharing personal updates with friends and family. Once you are signed up as a member, LinkedIn gives you the ability to create a professional profile largely …