Lately I have noticed I have been on Linkedin.com networking more than I use Facebook.com. I have come to think of Linkedin as my professional facebook spot. Originally I thought Linkedin.com was more of a place where older people go to talk business, but I have to say I was all wrong. It has a lot of potential to become everything I need and am looking for getting my social entrepreneur career moving. The website is full of resourceful people who tend to provide superb information. Anytime I need anything from ideas to resources for my job then I have a place to get immediate access to the best of the best experts. I have to say most of my linkedin network is more than helpful to me, and I hope that I am being just as helpful to them. By the way, recently Linkedin partnered with Twitter.com. Their new partnership means that when I update my status on Linkedin I also have the option to update my twitter page at the same time. This is so perfect!
I have immediate access to professionals, specialized network groups, and a lots of twitters to spread my message all at the same time. I would urge you to check it out for yourself.
If you don't have a Linkedin account, I would suggest that you sign up right now. Feel free to add me to your network after you get your account set up. Best wishes to you on whatever you choose to do next.
For all of my visual learner friends, here is a video of how Linkedin works:
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzT3JVUGUzM
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I think LinkedIn is a great resource for staying connected to past colleagues, alumni contacts, etc. I use it all the time to network with clients and various associations that I work with. I wrote a post on LinkedIn a few months back and linked to a couple of great articles. You should check them out!
http://www.independentbelle.com/index.php/2009/06/get-linkedin/
I think you did a great job of telling folks about the Linkedin experience. It's not for everyone but if you want to make solid business connections it is WAY more useful than FB.
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Wishing you a Merry Christmas!
I actually love using LinkedIn. IT's a great way to follow up and stay connected with people that I meet at conferences, and I am going to send you a LinkedIn request too.
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