LinkedIn

[Dionysus]

Anyone here found any value to LinkedIn.com?

I'm interested in hearing any insights into it. Seems like it could be a decent networking community if you spend some time with it.

 

[gecko]

I maintain my network, but I haven't had to use it. I've had two job leads come from my profile, but wasn't interested in either one.

It might be interesting to have a HornFans.com group (sans the user names and internet persona's).

 

[North Beach Horn]

It's good if you're in the technology industry, particularly if you live out here in the SF Bay Area.

 

[l00p]

I have neither so I am curious of the difference between LinkedIn and Twitter.

 

[HornBud]

Twitter is an odd social networking system. It's network of people who consistently update their "status" as to what they are doing. Imagine getting a text on your phone every 5 min: Jerry is blending a smoothie. Jerry is readingThe Link Jerry is driving to work.....yada yada. Seems like a great way to get a **** load of spam (I see a huge marketing angle) and do nothing productive, but then I might be missing something.

LinkedIn is like Facebook for professionals. No family pics, no party pics, just a network of professionals with a brief version of their resumes. It's a great way for recruiters to find personnel, or sales folks to find a way into a company.

 

[LovinTheAtx]

LinkedIn is not a bad way at all to network. I don't keep my up as much as I should, but I did have two people contact me through LinkedIn in regards to decent jobs.

I think it is worth taking a look at and building up a profile. It won't hurt any and can improve your networking circle. Also, it is pretty easy to figure out.

 

[The Legend#4]

LinkedIn is a great tool to network. I have met many great people and have been able to get access to others I would have never thought imagineable. There are great groups to join on there as well.

 

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[dheiman]

I use it for some social and business networking but I was also able to connect with my state congressman and so when I am ready to ***** about something I send him a direct note. I try not to do that too often though.

Instead of a ******** boilerplate reply he sends me personal responses.

Its also good for finding vendors. Instead of blindly choosing someone from the web or worse yet yellow pages (still exist?) I ask some of the connections for advice and references. That works both ways too my friend!

 

[StregaHorn]

I use LinkedIn to keep in touch with a lot of former colleagues, so I find it useful.