Life "LinkedIn": Has anybody used it?

Cormac · 03-20-2009, 02:09 PM

Just wondering if any Planeteers have found this a useful site for networking. It seems to have the right idea. Is it worth joining and paying the fees? I have a small business and would like the benefit of networking.

If not this one, are there other better sites?

Thanks in advance

**DaFace** · 03-20-2009, 02:12 PM

It's pretty good for being a social networking site for businesspeople. It makes it easier to keep track of people when they change jobs. I've never used their paid stuff, though.

htismaqe · 03-20-2009, 02:12 PM

I've tried to avoid it. It's like freaking crack in my line of work. You'd think it was World of Warcraft the way some of the sales guys spend time on it.

**kysirsoze** · 03-20-2009, 02:16 PM

I use it but I don't think my industry (entertainment) is as well suited to what it offers.

**BigRedChief** · 03-20-2009, 02:20 PM

I use it to keep track of former co-workers but I didn't even know there was a pay option. I just list some former buddies and or boss's and thats it.

gta0012 · 03-20-2009, 02:21 PM

i use it. But my company (Tech company) mainly uses it for SEO (Search Engine Optimization) Purposes.

It's meh for networking and we just use the free side.

Cormac · 03-20-2009, 02:21 PM

Thanks for the feedback guys. LOL at htis' answer.....typical!

I'll probably explore it for a while for free and see where it goes.

Any other input is welcome.

Cormac · 03-20-2009, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by BigRedChief

I use it to keep track of former co-workers but I didn't even know there was a pay option. I just list some former buddies and or boss's and thats it.

BRC - I searched for a few friends/competitors and to see their "full profile" you had to become a business level member (IIRC). That was $25/month.

Seems like most people get what they want from the free aspect.

I had heard before that the best advantage was finding people who had changed jobs/companies.

Thanks again.

**morphius** · 03-20-2009, 02:29 PM

I've gotten a few calls on jobs from that site, and hooked up with some friends from old jobs. But I just use the free version.

StcChief · 03-20-2009, 02:38 PM

Absolutely. Use it for business, tracked down some old college buddies, former peers and bosses.... Even got a job lead from it....

Free seems worth it.

Mile High Mania · 03-20-2009, 02:39 PM

I use it to keep track of people that I've worked with and for sales... I use it to "find people" within certain companies. I don't pay for anything...

teedubya · 03-20-2009, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Mile High Mania

I use it to keep track of people that I've worked with and for sales... I use it to "find people" within certain companies. I don't pay for anything...

This.

Plus the Groups are a GREAT way to network and find experts in your business niche.

kc rush · 03-20-2009, 02:53 PM

I use it to keep track of people that I've worked with in the past. Plus, I figure its not a bad thing to be on if an employer is looking for someone in my field.

I too only use the free items on the site.

Garcia Bronco · 03-20-2009, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by BigRedChief

I use it to keep track of former co-workers but I didn't even know there was a pay option. I just list some former buddies and or boss's and thats it.

Same for me

ToxSocks · 03-20-2009, 04:06 PM

Im LinkedIn, but i don't use it. seems cool, but i dont have the time to use it.

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