Do you find it helpful in your networking and job search?
Re: LinkedIn
Noops .
No body uses it?
Re: LinkedIn
I use it. But I am a new user myself.
It is very helpful in keeping in touch with your colleagues and friends.
I did not have to use for job search, but I have tried helping a couple of people finding jobs, even though they did not take those jobs for various reasons. I hope that other people would help me if I ever am in that critical position.
I would recommend it to everyone.
yeah its a good site.
Relationships Matter | LinkedIn
Masti, its a professional networking site and connecting with current and former collegues. You can also apply jobs, searh, and other things
I was just curious if anyone here used it and how was there experience with it…
Re: LinkedIn
Yes, I have been on LinkedIn for a couple of years and find it useful.
Re: LinkedIn
been using linkedin for 5 years, joined in 2004 so been on it for a while. I find it very useful, have been able to maintain old contacts, make new contacts, and have had career opportunities come my way through linkedin. my previous role in 2005 came from a recruiter finding me on linkedin, and same for my recent move.
There are other things aside from linkedin, jobfox, naymz, plaxo, twitter, visual cv
There is a good book called "Me 2.0" which i highly recommend especially for new grads and professionals, however it does have a good utility for people who have been in the field for sometime.
I would highly recommend, people show their portfolio of work at visual cv, their experience map on jobfox, profile and recommendations on linkedin for sure. and join industry groups on linkedin and be active..but when you have something valuable to add, build your reputation etc.
I will not say I am an expert on this stuff and you should read up articles o personal b*****ng. Lucid is a very good resource on GS as well. If i can be of any help to anyone who is just beginning on these, please do not hesitate to ask any questions.
Been on it for ages - prolly joined around 2003/2004 - it’s an invaluable resource for professional networking and personal online b-r-a-nding. I can’t think of a reason why someone should not be on it. For many firms that I work with, it’s one of the first sources that is consulted during the staffing process, a general google search being the other.
I highly recommend that everyone utilize it to the full extent possible which includes these activities:
- A smart summary of your professional interests and work experience at a glance in your profile ;
- An up-to-date profile with relevant work history, educational qualifications, and other achievements ;
- A few recommendations from your colleagues, if possible, constituting a 360 assessment of your various job roles ;
- Regular participation in the Q&A sections that pertain to your field of expertise ;
- Membership and participation in professional groups that are relevant to your industry and your work interests ;
In addition, like X2 suggested above, LinkedIn should be used in conjunction with other online tools such as VisualCV, Google Personal Profile etc. to have a more comprehensive portfolio that can be accessed by potential employers when needed.
We’ve talked about some issues pertaining to personal br-and-ing before as well… check out the following thread if interested:
http://www.paklinks.com/gs/career-academics/273846-personal-brand.html
been using linkedin for 5 years, joined in 2004 so been on it for a while. I find it very useful, have been able to maintain old contacts, make new contacts, and have had career opportunities come my way through linkedin. my previous role in 2005 came from a recruiter finding me on linkedin, and same for my recent move.
There are other things aside from linkedin, jobfox, naymz, plaxo, twitter, visual cv
There is a good book called "Me 2.0" which i highly recommend especially for new grads and professionals, however it does have a good utility for people who have been in the field for sometime.
I would highly recommend, people show their portfolio of work at visual cv, their experience map on jobfox, profile and recommendations on linkedin for sure. and join industry groups on linkedin and be active..but when you have something valuable to add, build your reputation etc.
I will not say I am an expert on this stuff and you should read up articles o personal b*****ng. Lucid is a very good resource on GS as well. If i can be of any help to anyone who is just beginning on these, please do not hesitate to ask any questions.
Thank you.
I joined a few months ago, I happened to get in touch with a recruiter and he recommended that I join, so I did and added him as well.
I'm getting familiar with the site and do read updates on the groups and industry discussions.
I joined one group, but there wasn't much activity in it...
Thanks.
Very helpful.
I will check this Personal br-an-ding thread and get back to you.