Comments on: Getting Started On LinkedIn Part 1

By: StudentDebtSurvivor

StudentDebtSurvivor — Thu, 17 Apr 2014 02:06:39 +0000

I’m the worst at checking my non-blog related social media. Thanks for the reminder I need to go on LinkedIn and update my profile to reflect my new license :-)

By: mycareercrusade

mycareercrusade — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 15:49:31 +0000

Great 101 post there Sally, I would love to be able to contribute an article to the site on networking and social media for careers, what would be the best way to become involved?
On that not it would be remiss of me, feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn, would be great to build my contacts :)

Cheers

Jef

By: debt debs

debt debs — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 11:49:13 +0000

I have a linked in account but rarely go in it because I’m afraid that all my connections will think I’m looking for a job. It seems like most active people are either bloggers or job hoppers. I could be wrong but that is my impression. It is a good way to connect with associates who you would like to keep in touch with (aka know where they are at) but not close enough for Facebook friends. And yes, too many emails. I have mine all going to a separate folder so I never see them.

By: No Nonsense Landlord

No Nonsense Landlord — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 01:04:57 +0000

I have been on LinkedIn for years, but do not use it for my land-lording stuff. I should probably create a profile and use it.

They are a big spammer when it comes to email…

By: SuburbanFinance

SuburbanFinance — Tue, 15 Apr 2014 21:07:23 +0000

I think to really utilize LinkedIn we need to either add lots of connections or upgrade to premium service. For example if you’re applying for a job in a totally new company and you have no connection with anyone there whatsoever there’s not much you can do with it. But then I’m not sure if it’s really worth it to upgrade it. I read some article about it that said it’s just some money grabbing practice. But I don’t really know.

By: DC @ Young Adult Money

DC @ Young Adult Money — Tue, 15 Apr 2014 17:38:16 +0000

FrugalRules Haha I get those as well! I wish they would stop pretending like the offer ever expires. I wish they just said “whenever you want, we will give you a one month free trial.” Instead of sending out emails saying “limited time offer!”

By: DC @ Young Adult Money

DC @ Young Adult Money — Tue, 15 Apr 2014 17:37:20 +0000

BudgetforMore I definitely would agree with that. I find accounts without a photo a bit strange, almost like the person doesn’t care enough to add one.