LinkedIn is growing in importance as a tool for professional and small business networking. Here are a few things worth knowing about the world’s second most popular social network. Some of these facts and perspectives can also be found in an interview of LinkedIn expert Lewis Howes that I did a while back on Technorati. […]
Know Your Network, Grow Your Network: Why You Need to “Get” LinkedIn
You’ve probably heard of LinkedIn. With over 100 million users, it is the world’s largest online professional network, and has captured the attention of professionals and businesspersons who see the potential value of online networking to move forward in their careers and their businesses. But when it comes to “getting LinkedIn,” many don’t understand the how to use it effectively.
LinkedIn becomes second most popular social network
LinkedIn has passed Myspace to become the second-most popular online social network in the U.S., behind Facebook. I’ll be running articles this week on how to get the most out of LinkedIn.
A Couple of Things About For-Profit Education
I’ve been thinking a lot about for-profit education lately, and where it fits into the big picture. This was the result of a few events: An ongoing conversation in a LinkedIn group about how online degrees (particularly doctorates) are perceived in hiring at Brick and Mortar Schools; The recent report released by the University of […]
How To Use Gist to Stay on Top of Your Job Search
There has probably never been a more powerful tool for job seekers. Gist is intelligent, and you help it learn and get better. Each time you log in, it gives you suggestions for new sources of information about your contacts,which you can filter through, confirm, or ignore. It allows you to see communications and meetings between you and your contacts. And it lets you keep notes. All in one place.