Our class the other day got me curious about the LinkedIn website. I've heard of it before and I've received many invites to it; however, I have never had the desire to join. I only have so much time for social networking and I guess I didn't really see the point in signing up for another site when I already have Facebook. However, the more I hear about it, the more value I see in having LinkedIn in addition to Facebook. I visited a lady in my ward today that found her last job because a potential employer saw her profile on LinkedIn and could see my friend had the skill set he was looking for.
If my long-term goals were more career oriented I think I'd jump right on the LinkedIn train. Where my goals are more family oriented, I still see the value in it, I suppose I just don't feel much of a sense of urgency to sign up. Professor Middleton made a good point, though, that the time to make connections is now--not after your job search is underway.
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