How to use LinkedIn?

I've already had a couple of responses to my recent Twitter Blog asking what's Linkedin?
Let me clarify.

  • LinkedIn is the corporate social networking tool
  • Members list past/current education and employment history , like a CV
  • LinkedIn works by its members connecting to other members
  • Members are free to recommend and request endorsements
  • Members are encouraged to invite friends and business associates to “link in” hence the name LinkedIn
  • Ask questions to the greater community
  • View other members career and education profiles
  • And then network like no tomorrow

More recently members are able blog and provide status updates ala Twitter.

  • Launched in 2003
  • US based
  • Originally more popular in the US and Australia
  • More recently the UK , Europe and South America.
  • 30 million plus members worldwide
  • It has become a who's who for corporate networkers
  • Almost every industry is represented with particularly strong representation in management and senior management levels

It is a recruiter's paradise and a great way for job seekers to be “found” for your next job.

  • LinkedIn also hosts corporate groups.

  • Webtron Future Vision Group for technology professionals is one such group with over 200+ members
    Feel free to join