I have been a member of Facebook and Twitter for quite some time, but, for whatever reason, I resisted the invitations to join LinkedIn. We were required to join LinkedIn for our course. I did not know much about the site until this creating my own profile. Admittedly, I still do not know everything about the site. However, I came across this YouTube video which explans the site and its usefulness in great detail. One of the aspects of LinkedIn which I think is beneficial is the job listings. LinkedIn allows its members to research the pages and profiles of businesses at which they might be interested in working. Statistics about the business is provided as well as information on the business's location and contact information. Some companies even utilize a "Apply with LinkedIn" application on their website. Rather than using the traditional resume, LinkedIn users may use their online profile as their professional resume when applying to these jobs. More information on this app can be found here.
LinkedIn appears to be a useful tool for professionals. I am trying to become more active on the site, but I need to update my profile with more information. Some of the organizations I have connected to include the American Library Association and the American Association of Law Libraries.
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