7 Reasons To Use Linkedin!

Linkedin is a professional network with over 120 million members in over 200 countries and territories. It was founded in 2003 and by the end of the first month had 4500 members. As of 30th June 2011 Linkedin were adding 2 users a second. They recently completed their IPO on the New York Stock Exchange in May 2011 under the stock symbol LNKD and have a market capitalisation of around £7.5 billion.

Here are 7 reasons to use Linkedin;

1. Market Research - Finding local companies and spying on your competitors.
2. Looking for Work - Improve your career by making contacts with employers in your industry and Linkedin's job section may be helpful.
3. Getting Advice - Connect with people for advise or utilise your network by updating your status with your question.
4. Improving Connections - Use Linkedin to connect with people who may be useful in the future, people you have met and know.
5. Looking for Employers - Professional can use Linkedin to connect with potential employers and understand where your employers are to get in contact.
6. Promote Your Company - Join groups, get involved in discussions and start your own groups.
7. Make Yourself Visible - Get involved, communicate with contacts and show your skills but don't be annoying!

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