[olug] LinkedIn - who else uses this?

[Hurley Rod]

He, wait a minute.  That toilet photo with the plunger on my head was retouched.  I wil say it again, IT WAS NOT ME. :o)
 
But seriously, he's right.  You get referrals from your friends or colleagues on LinkedIn.  It is much more professionally based.  Also, you can search people by their rating if you are looking for a consultant or employee.
 
Rod

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From: olug-bounces at olug.org on behalf of Dave Rowe
Sent: Wed 7/11/2007 8:32 AM
To: Omaha Linux User Group
Subject: Re: [olug] LinkedIn - who else uses this?




On Wed, 11 Jul 2007 00:34:57 -0500, Christopher Cashell <topher-olug at zyp.org> wrote:
<snip>
> Facebook, along with most of the other social networking sites, tend to
> focus on general networking and connections, including friendships,
> family relationships, schoolmates, regional membership, etc.  LinkedIn,
> on the other hand, focuses very strongly on business and professional
> relationships, to the exclusion of the others.
>
> I find it rather handy as a way of keeping a contact list of current and
> previous co-workers, as well as other business contacts, acquaintances,
> etc.  Additionally, I've actually gotten one contact regarding a job
> opening, so it does have some potential use there, too.
>
> With facebook, you aren't likely to connect up with your co-workers,
> your boss, professional contacts with business partners, etc.  And with
> LinkedIn, you aren't likely to include all your friends and family and
> such.  Each serves a different purpose.


Plus, with LinkedIn you can have a somewhat professional online presence after college without "Joe Posted: Wow, check out this pic of you over the toilet" showing up...

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