This week is CIS 135 I had to "Pick a Web 2.0 technology/site and search for some content online that discusses how it might be or is being used in the business/organizational world, or for personal networking purposes related to career-building." I decided to research LinkedIn because I already knew it existed but still didn't know that much about it. I liked everything I learned about it and its simple yet powerful features. LinkedIn is a networking site that allows professionals to “exchange information, ideas and opportunities. Over 135 million professional in over 200 countries and territories are using LinkedIn, and that number is rapidly growing. The website claims that “As of September 30, 2011 (the end of the third quarter), professionals are signing up to join LinkedIn at a rate that is faster than two new members per second.” LinkedIn helps its members stay informed about theirs contacts and industry. It helps them find the people and knowledge they need to achieve their goals as well as control their professional identity online. I found some great information about LinkedIn on the web.
LinkedIn’s wikipedia pages has great a summary of its features:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LinkedIn
A great video on how LinkedIn works and why it works: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzT3JVUGUzM
Why join LinkedIn? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIrC2ZzJToA&feature=relmfu
LinkedIn vs Facebook: how are they different? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Loj8nzQRuWs&feature=related
Joining LinkedIn for dummies. http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=gelyu0xLCh0
I hope you all found this article and these links to be insightful.
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