explain Linkedin to me please

wed2506

I have heard of it but have not bothered with them.  My ex-coworker suggested I get on there.  Is this worth it?  TIA

mrs.marie.g

im not on there. but ken is. he got a few people to call him reguarding his resume and one interview when he was laid off.defenilty a good marketing tool for your resume and you can see if you can find other people in your field ect.

melbride2005

It's a great networking tool - and it will help with your job hunting.

 

mrs.marie.g

networking is the word i meant to use not marketing lol

Temp700366562504480

Yes--I would definitely create a page.  I've had several calls already from linkedin recruiters.  My outplacement firm strongly suggested it and said that many places are searching linkedin before searching their own HR databases when looking for potential candidates.

wed2506

looks like I will be creating an account.  thank you ladies

AmyRob04

Totally worth it if you invest time in making connections and working them. It's how I found my current job - I stayed in touch with someone who recruited for a firmi previously worked for, periodically checked in with her because she moved somewhere that I'd been trying for like 5 years to get into, and when a job opened up that I was a fit for, I pounced.