LinkedIn

Gus · Jun 17, 2008

I think it is good to be a part of Linked In for two reasons:
1) you get to write your own profile
2) it comes up near the top on Google searches

So, if people search for your name, you control what they read. I like that.

untilted · Jun 18, 2008

Originally Posted by pocketsquareguy

I think it is good to be a part of Linked In for two reasons:
1) you get to write your own profile
2) it comes up near the top on Google searches

So, if people search for your name, you control what they read. I like that.

quite well said

appolyon · Jun 22, 2008

If anyone would like to connect with a research professional in Melbourne pm me.

Bradford · Jun 25, 2008

You're invited to join the new StyleForum LinkedIn group!

http://www.linkedin.com/e/gis/129742/7DF9B670764A

Just send a request along with your SF username so we know who you are.

Joining will allow you to find and contact other StyleForum members on LinkedIn. The goal of this group is to help members:

* Reach other members of StyleForum
* Accelerate careers/business through referrals from StyleForum Group members
* Know more than a name - view rich professional profiles from fellow StyleForum Group members

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The credit goes to JoeWoah for suggesting the idea and J for allowing it to happen.

Xericx · Jun 26, 2008

i have it. Its ok, don't really use it for anything. probably could, but busy enough.

best thing is the linked in outlook toolbar. They have a grab tool that grabs contacts from emails really quickly.

lwt · Feb 12, 2009

I've been using it for about 3 years now and have found it very useful both in my own job searches and also in looking for employees. In the past when I've had interviews with a company, I can search for that particular company name, and see who comes up and try to connect with someone senior in the department I'm meeting with. I've also made those connections and then looked through their contacts to see who else I could find and connect to. I've had great luck with people being open to giving feedback and answering questions. I've also posted jobs on there and haven't had solid results yet....a lot of responses were so far off, but I suppose it's like any search engine and there are always going to be a lot of people who cast a wide net without even reading the requirements of a job. I'd recommend it.

Spatlese · Feb 12, 2009

It's quite useful for reconnecting and networking. I've received a request for an interview, but I'm not a very active user.

migo · Jun 3, 2009

I just filled out my profile now that I've graduated. If anyone's interested in a recent Mechanical/Aerospace Engineer grad contact, PM me your information!

stvwrd · Jun 4, 2009

I always try to have profiles for myself on the various networking sites if only because it helps control what people (potential employers) see about you when they search for you on google, etc.

I had pretty good positioning until some dude with my same name started hosting a reality dating show on MTV. I didn't figure it out until I started investigating why a bunch of random girls were messaging me on Twitter (I grabbed 'our' name before he did).

gdl203 · Sep 23, 2009

Just a quick note: when someone sends a Linkedin request to other styleforum group members, it would really be helpful to include your handle in the message - otherwise how can others know who you are based on your real name?

Thomas · Sep 23, 2009

Originally Posted by gdl203

Just a quick note: when someone sends a Linkedin request to other styleforum group members, it would really be helpful to include your handle in the message - otherwise how can others know who you are based on your real name?

...funny you mention this - I deleted a message from someone on linked in yesterday, but it was so OTT and caught me at the wrong time so I didn't think for a moment it would be one of you jokers. oops.

PandArts · Sep 23, 2009

Originally Posted by visionology

I may give it a whirl, been looking for more design contacts.

That was the primary reason for me signing up!

unjung · Sep 23, 2009

For B2B, I'm really pleased with LI. Our VP of Marketing thinks it will be a great way for our distributors to reach retail clients, which I think is unlikely for the most-part, given our main target audience. But B2B, I am making good headway. I've set up a few introductions through the site, and I add everyone I meet in person after the fact, so that my name stays on their radar. I haven't scored a deal out of it yet but I do have a serious lunch meeting next week that could be my first big LI win.

BDC2823 · Sep 24, 2009

Sent a membership request upon seeing this thread for the first time after its revival.

appolyon · Sep 24, 2009

Any way to incorporate our handles in profiles without everyone else (non SF group members) being able to see them?

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