I have had a linked in account for years, however I do not
use it very much unless I am looking for something specific that I feel my connections
there can help with. For example, before I got the job I have now, I used my
connections there to find out about openings in fields I had worked in before,
as most of my Linked in connections are work related contacts. I also feel this sight is useful in providing
some professional background to your online presence. It is common for potential employers to
review an applicant's online presence prior to making an offer, as parts of a
background check of sorts. This site
provides not only a professional profile but also gives you the ability to not
only list your professional skill set but to have those skills verified by
people you know professionally. I would recommend having and keeping your
profile up to date if you are looking for a new job and actively putting out
resumes. You could also use this site to
connect with professional contacts in order to find other professional service referrals,
without having to do so much research on your own.
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