Nuts & Bolts workshop on January 11

 LINKEDIN: HOW TO HARNESS THIS NETWORKING TOOL TO CONNECT, TO NETWORK, TO FIND A JOB OR BOOST YOUR CAREER.

Well, you've signed up for your LinkedIn account, filled out your profile and asked friends and colleagues to join your "Network."  

Now what?  

Guest speaker, internationally-recognized LinkedIn guru, entrepreneur and networker Rick Itzkowich - aka "The LinkedIn Guy" -- will explain how to get the most out of LinkedIn, whether it's to find work, develop contacts and referrals, network, identify sources or recruit staff.

When Rick spoke at our Nuts & Bolts panel on career transition tools last April, everyone wanted to learn more about how to use and get the most out of LinkedIn. Now Rick, creator of the Link Power Coaching Program and author of Social Networking for Business Profits and international speaker on social networking, will return to the Press Club to share secrets and tips on maximizing the power of LinkedIn.

Join us Wednesday, Jan. 11, at 6 to 8 p.m. at the U-T San Diego  auditorium off the main lobby.  Reception, 6 p.m., program, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Free for Press Club members and U-T San Diego staff, $10 non-members. 

Rick Itzkowich

"The LinkedIn Guy"

Rick Itzkowich, "The LinkedIn Guy" is a genuine people connector. He understands and practices networking like few others do. As a successful entrepreneur, Rick creates turnkey products that meet today's demand for tools to increase your business with social media. His informative and entertaining live presentations, along with articles, interviews, podcasts and blog messages on adding LinkedIn to your company's marketing plan are in high demand.

Locally Rick speaks to a diverse group of organizations, and he is a regular SCORE® workshop presenter. Internationally Rick earned the Best Speaker Award at the "You Learn Twit Face" international social media conference held in Dubai. Rick's upcoming 2012 speaking engagements will take him back to Dubai with stops in the UK and India. Rick frequently serves as a subject-matter expert resource for both online and offline social marketing reporters and bloggers.

To learn more about Rick, view his profile at www.linkedin.com/in/ritzkowich or website at www.rickitzkowich.com.

Details -

What: Nuts and Bolts/LinkedIn Workshop

Date: January 11, 2011

Time: 6-8pm

Where: U-T San Diego auditorium off the main lobby

Price: Free to SDPC members and U-T San Diego Staff

$10 non-members

  sdpressclub@cox.net or 619-231-4340