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not dnl
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i am hesitant to get on this piece of software

6/13/2009 1:44:42 AM

j_sun
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i'm on there, but i've never used it

6/13/2009 1:46:00 AM

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Quote :
"i'm on there, but i've never used it"

6/13/2009 1:46:56 AM

Mindstorm
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It can be a useful way to network with business contacts and people who might be employers. It's more of a professional's social networking tool as compared to facebook (though facebook is also used heavily by many of corporations since many of us were silly enough to convince our parents to get facebook pages). If anything, it's a nice thought to know that you've got easy access to a number of business contacts in case you're looking for employment.

6/13/2009 1:48:04 AM

not dnl
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i cant even figure out how to post my link in this thread right now

6/13/2009 1:48:19 AM

d7freestyler
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i'm on there, and i've used it to keep business contacts, but nothing special has come of it.

6/13/2009 1:48:45 AM

Mindstorm
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You will also find that when your dad works in sales and you work in engineering that the app isn't that useful to you.

6/13/2009 1:51:52 AM

not dnl
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this already is giving me the tmi vibe idk i feel uncomfortable

[Edited on June 13, 2009 at 2:01 AM. Reason : brb i'm going to cry]

6/13/2009 2:01:11 AM

Noen
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It got me my current job. And I've helped several friends make job connections because of linkedin.

It's an amazing site, although I only check in every couple of months.

6/13/2009 2:21:16 AM

Str8BacardiL
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i'm on there, but i've never used it

6/13/2009 9:57:53 AM

fleetwud
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i'm on there, but i've never used it

LinkedOut is more fun

6/13/2009 10:04:07 AM

OmarBadu
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great synopsis in the lounge

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6/13/2009 11:56:36 AM

not dnl
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i'm gonna put this on my "to do" list for the 16th

6/16/2009 1:57:49 AM

dannyray
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Great tool

6/16/2009 11:37:28 AM

Ernie
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That's what she said.

6/16/2009 11:38:03 AM

d7freestyler
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6/16/2009 11:39:24 AM

LRlilDaddy
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I am on linkedin and have been trying to get a job in raleigh for about 6 months. it clearly isnt working. I will send messages to people asking how they like their workplace as a lead in to, "are you hiring any engineers?"

as stated before, it clearly isnt working. it is fun to be professional friends with people who are your real friends though.... i guess.

6/16/2009 11:43:05 AM

OmarBadu
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^ i'm glad i don't get any of those messages - has that ever worked for anyone?

6/16/2009 11:49:04 AM

d7freestyler
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i've never tried that. and i've never gotten any since i've been unemployed the whole time i've been on linkedin.

6/16/2009 11:51:13 AM

Skwinkle
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There's an option to set what types of correspondence you're looking for, right? So if someone says they're open to talking with people about new employee opportunities, I see no reason not to mention it to them. But if they aren't, then bringing it up may just annoy them.

6/16/2009 11:53:22 AM

LRlilDaddy
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^ i do abide by these rules of etiquette (sp?)

and normally people love talking about their jobs and their workplace. if i get a bad vibe then i just dont message back

6/16/2009 11:56:48 AM

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