LinkedIn is a relatively newly
recognized site. The website was launched in 2003, and grew exponentially in
2004. In 2005, they made their first business lines (jobs and subscriptions)
which helped bring in a lot of revenue. In 2008, they started going global. Currently,
LinkedIn has 225 million members in counting. Like any other websites, there
could be repercussions if you post inappropriate pictures or harass other
users. You could lose a job opportunity or your current job if you post the
wrong thing. Nothing on the internet ever truly disappears, so you must be wary
of what you do post. You should not overshare, keep it professional because
there is a large chance nobody wants to know. Also, you should only connect
with the right people such as people in your field. You should be original and
try to make yourself unique! Do not neglect your profile or shun certain groups
on LinkedIn. There are many things you should be aware of when you do make a
LinkedIn account.
LinkedIn is perfect in the business aspect. Linked in allows users to show
themselves in a professional way. It’s like Facebook but for business people
looking to expand their business or market themselves. You can prove your good
reputation and credibility from this website. Business people are relying more
and more on social media such as LinkedIn than traditional methods. They use
their contact with you via websites, emails and social media outlets to make
judgments on you. LinkedIn is a way for businesses to share information. The
interactions can even be simply from an employee to their boss. LinkedIn acts
as a business card for young professionals who are looking for a career. It is
an awesome resource that anyone interested in certain business fields should
pursue and take advantage of. Business is about the only thing that LinkedIn is
good for.
In the social
aspect, LinkedIn is not like other forms of social media in that
it is made for professionals who want to network with other professionals in
their field or in similar fields in order to expand. You can gain possible
clients or a new boss; it is easy to use once you get the hang of it and a
great tool. The focus on this website is professional so work and everyday lives
remain separated. It is nothing but business. Therefore, LinkedIn should not be
used for social purposes.
Businesses can promote their entertainment
businesses, but LinkedIn does not really provide entertainment. For example, a
company called Fame Spot has a linked in account where they promote their
business. It can be used for entertainment purposes, but LinkedIn is not ideal.
In the news aspect of things, you can promote new things and spread the news of
new things. You can discuss what is going on in your business. You can also
spread the word of possibilities of what is to come for your business. LinkedIn
is not ideal for news either, but LinkedIn does have a stock and allows you to
get news updates sent to you from LinkedIn. There really is no recreational
purpose of using LinkedIn, you use it for business purposes or for trying to
make a connection.
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