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| Thread ID: 102401 | 2009-08-18 04:53:00 | LinkedIn - worth joining? | Renmoo (66) | PC World Chat |
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| 802113 | 2009-08-18 04:53:00 | Hey all, LinkedIn has debut as the social networking website that focuses on bridging relationships and job opportunities between professionals. Do you see it as a "worth joining" social networking website? Should (tertiary) students build up a profile on the website while they are still studying? I understand that most social networking websites have experienced episodes of privacy issues, but if one keep their profile to a minimal (e.g. IT consultant, graduated with <insert qualification>, proficient with <insert brag>), do you think LinkedIn is a worthwhile starting point into a great career? Would be interested to know your thoughts :) |
Renmoo (66) | ||
| 802114 | 2009-08-18 04:58:00 | I'd say it would be. I had a look at it a few months ago, I think I will join sometime. It is very highly rated amongst professionals and business people. |
Digby (677) | ||
| 802115 | 2009-08-18 05:44:00 | I am a member, have been for about 18 months. Got my current (lucrative) contract through the site via a contact... It started as a networking site for professionals, but I have noticed more 'Facebooky' behaviours lately, as well as recruiters using the site - I try to ignore them. There are lots of professional interest groups you can join - which is a good way to start your networking... |
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| 802116 | 2009-08-18 05:51:00 | Interesting to know that, johcar :) | Renmoo (66) | ||
| 802117 | 2009-08-18 09:01:00 | Yep - it's good. | Twelvevolts (5457) | ||
| 802118 | 2009-08-18 09:26:00 | Wrong post | Renmoo (66) | ||
| 802119 | 2009-08-18 22:39:00 | I'm a bit skeptical of it; if the -only- way a recruiter can find candidates is through a social network, they probably don't deserve to be taken seriously. I haven't put a lot of effort into building my profile (it is minimal as you described, degree in (here), interested and skilled in (skills)), so maybe that is why I haven't received any cold calls. The job I'm at currently for the past 2 years I got through their graduate recruitment program. |
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