LinkedIn
What is LinkedIn?
LinkedIn is a professional social
networking site that strengthens and extends a person’s
existing network of trusted contacts. LinkedIn is a
networking tool that helps you discover inside
connections and to maintain a list of contact details of
people they know and trust in business. The people in
the list are called Connections. Connections can also be
past and present classmates or colleagues.
Who is using LinkedIn?
50 million users use LinkedIn and
the average age of users on this site is 41 years old.
80% of companies are using LinkedIn as their primary
tool to find new employees.
Why is LinkedIn a powerful tool?
LinkedIn has information about
millions of people, including their connections. It
finds people you don’t have to be directly connected to
and finds a path between you and those with whom you
want to connect. LinkedIn is also best used to build
your network full of industry experts willing to share
advice. Join groups or start your own industry group to
connect with others in your industry. Answering industry
specific questions is another great way to make
connections. |
