Understanding LinkedIn Voice Messages
LinkedIn, one of the world`s largest professional networks, always tries to come up with new features that would make it even easier to communicate and connect with other experts within their industry. For example , a fairly recent and not widely utilized option which has been added to the platform is the Voice Messages feature which enables users to send voice messages within the LinkedIn platform.
This article will focus on bringing an even fuller understanding of LinkedIn Voice Messages, how one can make use of them, and what added value they can bring to professional communication.
What Are LinkedIn Voice Messages?
LinkedIn Voice Messages are one of the functionalities found in the mobile apps (Android and iPhone) of LinkedIn and allow users to send recorded voice exchanges to a given contact, this way instead of writing text messages one can use the voice feature. This functionality was added to enhance personal touch in communications.
The maximum duration of each voice message is one minute. The feature allows being able to slap on one’s ear buds and be able to listen to a message while walking similar to how one uses an audio note on other social messaging platforms. There is a specific icon for this feature, which is a microphone symbol located in the message composition box, between the emoji and image insertion icons.
LinkedIn Voice Messages is quite interesting as apart from voice interfacing, it can also be used for web conferencing, which is an ideal tool enhancement for corporate social networks. The said feature can also be used in certain situations such as in group conversations which is great for team briefing.
Using LinkedIn Voice Messages
LinkedIn Voice Messages are an interesting subject matter and are easy to employ in conversations. You can follow the below steps to utilize them:
1. For beginning a voice message, click on the area where you wish to start a conversation.
2. Kindly touch the microphone icon in the message box on the right side.
3. In order to record your message, please press and keep down the microphone icon.
4. After recording your voice message, you may let go of the microphone icon. To cancel the recording however, when you are still holding down the icon, just slide your finger away and then let go.
5. Click on the send icon which will send the message voice message to to your contact.
This then delivers succinct messages that do not take too long to record or to listen to but delivers your intended content. That is, your recording should not take longer than a minute since that is the maximum time allotted.
The Benefits of LinkedIn Voice Messages
Now, wouldn’t it be faster and less gruesome to use this option than the traditional type and send messages? There are a couple of potentials.
To begin with, it might help you cut down on your time. For instance, if multitasking or taking a walk, it would be very convenient to send a voice message than draft an elaborate text – it is especially handy when what you are juggling around seems too big and would take forever to type
Moreover, spoken language provides nuances that more times than not do not get conveyed well by text. Your tone, how you place emphasis and emotions in your voice may convey more to your words and so help personalize the message. This is a great chance to bring WARMTH into your interface and inject HUMANNESS into your professional communication.
Last but not least, using LinkedIn Voice Message helps you to be more memorable to other users Secondly, since this functionality is not that wide spread, using it will let your messages remain not just unique but also memorable. This is an opportunity to grab attention and demonstrate that you are aware of developments and changes in the communication field.
To sum it up, Voice Messages in LinkedIn is a useful, easy-to-use feature that may increase your effectiveness in professional interactions with other users on the platform.
This tool can help you save time, make your messages more personalized and also help you grab more attention in professional networking. So, next time you’re about to send a LinkedIn message just consider giving voice messages a try.