Complete Your ASME.org Participant Profile Using LinkedIn

Complete Your ASME.org Participant Profile Using LinkedIn Complete Your ASME.org Participant Profile Using LinkedIn Complete Your ASME.org Participant Profile Using LinkedInCreating a thorough Participant Profile will make using ASME.org a mora engaging experience. Most ASME members have probably heard about ASME.orgs array of new community features that make connecting with colleagues a great deal easier. You may not have heard, however, that the key to making the most of these new features is by first creating a robust Participant Profile on ASME.org. If that sounds like an arduous task, its not. In fact, you can start building your Participant Profile by simply importing the information you already have in your LinkedIn profile.The first step is to go to www.asme.org and sign in using the email address associated with your current ASME membership account. Youll then be prompted to create your Participant Profile by entering your name, primary interests, and location - and acce pting the terms of use. After successfully creating your profile, youll be taken to your Participant Dashboard. Next, move your mouse over your user name that appears at the top right side of your screen. A menu with a list of options will appear. When it does, scroll down and click on the words Your Profile and you will be taken to your Personal Profile Page, where youll have the ability to edit your information. In the middle of the page, under the heading Get a Head Start on Your Profile, youll have the option of importing your information from LinkedIn or the ASME database. To get your information from LinkedIn, just click the button Import from Linkedin. After entering your LinkedIn user name and password, you will have the option of importing your photo, work history, education and professional summary and other information from that site. Keep in mind that its important to include as much information as possible in your Participant Profile. Creating a full and rich Profile wi ll enable other ASME.org Participants to find and connect with you. A complete ASME.org Profile will include your photo, job title, professional summary, education, and technical interests. You may also enter additional information - such as your certifications, patents, publications and current projects - that will help Participants learn more about you.For an even more robust Profile, include links, such as a link to your LinkedIn profile or university website, to help other Participants find out more about your experience and interests. Then be sure to supplement your Profile by joining ASME.org Groups based on your technical interests and engaging in conversations through commenting, posting and Group forums.Theres no time like the present to ensure a more rewarding and connected experience on ASME.org. Visit www.asme.org now and start filling out your Participant Profile.