Misc Anyone here on LinkedIn?

Mosbonian · 11-17-2009, 11:28 PM

For those who are into business networking, who here is on LinkedIn?

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**jAZ** · 11-17-2009, 11:35 PM

Funny, I've had an account forever, and haven't used it really for a few years. Was just this minute looking at the new tools they opened up and going through the steps to update my profile and send out a bunch of invites.

11-17-2009, 11:39 PM

I am.

Mosbonian · 11-17-2009, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Phobia

I am.

Sent you an invite...

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bishop_74 · 11-17-2009, 11:48 PM

Mosbonian · 11-17-2009, 11:59 PM

How useful have you found it to be?

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11-18-2009, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by mmaddog

How useful have you found it to be?

mmaddog
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It's good. My local Chamber uses it pretty extensively so that's helpful. It's also good staying in touch with the dozens of friends I've encountered through my many stages of life.

**Bearcat** · 11-18-2009, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by mmaddog

How useful have you found it to be?

mmaddog
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It's a site I wish I had more time for... I like the answers section, and really wish I had more time to use it. I think it would be a great way to get your name out there if you're looking to help others in your field.

I've gotten a few messages from head hunters, but other than that, it's a professional facebook at the moment.

chiefzilla1501 · 11-20-2009, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by mmaddog

How useful have you found it to be?

mmaddog
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I found it very useful for interviews. Especially informational ones. Find out the decision maker, then find a guy who knows a guy who knows that decision maker. You'll be surprised at how many people in your network are only 1 or 2 networks away from a person who has the power to get you a job.

BWillie · 11-18-2009, 12:02 AM

I still can't quite understand linked in

**jAZ** · 11-18-2009, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by BWillie007

I still can't quite understand linked in

I'm pretty sure my first effort will be to invite people to various events that I host.

Pioli Zombie · 11-18-2009, 06:36 AM

Is that some sort of banned substance too?
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**bevischief** · 11-18-2009, 06:42 AM

**ChiTown** · 11-18-2009, 06:44 AM

I am.

It's a useful tool for me to network with current and former bus associates. It's also great for linking with common people in your field that you do not know, but would be helpful to know.

**Fire Me Boy!** · 11-18-2009, 06:47 AM

Yes. Find it very useful.

11-17-2009, 11:28 PM	Topic Starter
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11-17-2009, 11:35 PM	#2
jAZ Supporter Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Tucson, AZ Casino cash: $9817493	Funny, I've had an account forever, and haven't used it really for a few years. Was just this minute looking at the new tools they opened up and going through the steps to update my profile and send out a bunch of invites.
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11-17-2009, 11:39 PM	#3
Phobia Guest Casino cash: $	I am.
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11-17-2009, 11:48 PM	#5
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11-17-2009, 11:59 PM	#6
Mosbonian On Hiatus Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $-1340300	How useful have you found it to be? mmaddog *******
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11-18-2009, 12:02 AM	#10
BWillie Are you ready to Rumble? Join Date: Apr 2006 Casino cash: $-1478759	I still can't quite understand linked in
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11-18-2009, 06:36 AM	#12
Pioli Zombie Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: olathe,kansas Casino cash: $10004900	Is that some sort of banned substance too? Posted via Mobile Device
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11-18-2009, 06:42 AM	#13
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11-18-2009, 06:44 AM	#14
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11-18-2009, 06:47 AM	#15
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