I've been using LinkedIn since 2005 (properly, since 2006). It is well worth it, IMO. It's a professional networking site that facilitates interaction for business.
I would highly recommend that technologists, in particular, take advantage of this medium, because the world still operates on the principle of who you know and who knows you. It's just that the barrier to entry has been lowered considerably. Too many people wait until they need a job before they go looking for resources such as LinkedIn, and it's too late at that point. You need to cultivate your network well in advance. I have successfully used LinkedIn to find out about new business opportunities, get invitations to present at places like Network World, get opportunities to be quoted for magazines, and find out about new job opportunities. I've also hired people on the basis of LinkedIn, and gotten good feedback about products that I was interested in obtaining. And that's beyond being able to connect with former colleagues, which most people settle for. It's well worth your time, so I would recommend that you join. Feel free to send me an invite. Also see: http://Home.ASBzone.com/ASB/archive/2007/05/20/staying-linkedin-professional-networking.aspx It's one of the best things you can do for your career... -ASB Providing Competitive Advantage through Effective IT Leadership ------- http://Home.ASBzone.com/ASB/ http://www.linkedin.com/in/AndrewBaker ------- On Fri, Aug 7, 2009 at 5:10 AM, Jon Harris <[email protected]> wrote: > Anyone using this? I have had a consultant we use put me on his list but I > usually just stay away from these things is it worth the pain? > > Thanks, > > Jon > > > > > > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~
