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Bertha Venation

(21,484 posts) Mon Jun 15, 2015, 03:01 PM Jun 2015

What is your opinion of Linked-In?

I'm trying to decide whether having a profile on that site will help or hinder (or neither) my job search.

Opinions?

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What is your opinion of Linked-In? (Original Post) Bertha Venation Jun 2015 OP

I find it to be a bit overrated, but it doesn't hirt. Exilednight Jun 2015 #1

For many industries it's a necessary reality The empressof all Jun 2015 #2

It was finally 'splained to me by a $iliValley veteran KamaAina Jun 2015 #3

I have a profile on there I am not actively seeking a new job justamama83 Jun 2015 #4

Exilednight

(9,359 posts)

1. I find it to be a bit overrated, but it doesn't hirt.

Reply to Bertha Venation (Original post)

Mon Jun 15, 2015, 03:34 PM

Jun 2015

The empressof all

(29,098 posts)

2. For many industries it's a necessary reality

Reply to Bertha Venation (Original post)

Mon Jun 15, 2015, 03:35 PM

Jun 2015

I personally hate it but now most HR departments pay close attention to your profile there. It's also a tool recruiters use a great deal...which is a mixed blessing I guess.

If you do create a profile there consider it like you would a resume.

KamaAina

(78,249 posts)

3. It was finally 'splained to me by a $iliValley veteran

Reply to Bertha Venation (Original post)

Mon Jun 15, 2015, 03:40 PM

Jun 2015

People change jobs so often in the Valley that business cards become obsolete very quickly. Enter LinkedIn.

justamama83

(87 posts)

4. I have a profile on there I am not actively seeking a new job

Reply to Bertha Venation (Original post)

Mon Jun 15, 2015, 03:41 PM

Jun 2015

but I get at least 1 or 2 emails from head hunters/recruiters a week. Helps me keep up on what is going on in the market place plus there are some really great networking groups you can join. I have a free account- they have promotional offers to get the upgraded account but so far I've not seen the need.

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