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LinkedIn is different than other social networking sites in that it’s designed solely for the purpose of professional networking. As we said earlier, a LinkedIn profile page is essentially an online résumé. You can’t post photos (other than your profile photo). You can’t host a blog.
Is LinkedIn outdated?
LinkedIn is not dying, after all. It’s just no longer a social network given its size. And yes, you can still reach out and connect with people, but don’t expect the world. Don’t expect everyone to respond to you.
How do I connect to a network without LinkedIn?
How to Network With Zero Linkedin Connections
- Re-connect with old friends and colleagues.
- Find recruiters and hiring managers on LinkedIn.
- Develop a strong contact list.
- Join LinkedIn groups and relevant discussions.
- Make connections with people you don’t know.
- An example I received the other day:
What are 5 ways of networking?
5 ways to network in the real world
- Reconnect with your current network. The easiest way to meet new people is to leverage your current network.
- Take online contacts offline.
- Volunteer with a nonprofit organization.
- Create remarkable business cards, and use them.
- Start a networking group.
Why should I use LinkedIn?
Here are some reasons why you should use LinkedIn: 1. LinkedIn can be a useful place to connect with people in your industry to explore more opportunities and even keep yourself updated about the latest developments in your niche. 2. Sometimes, you may even want to write to those people to share an idea.
What are the best social media sites?
Facebook.
What is similar to LinkedIn?
LinkedIn is very similar to Facebook in terms of its layout and broad feature offering. These features are more specialized because they cater to professionals, but in general, if you know how to use Facebook or any other similar social network, LinkedIn is somewhat comparable.
What was the first social media site?
SixDegrees, launched in 1997, is often regarded as the first social media site. The development of social media began with simple platforms. GeoCities was one of the earliest social networking services, launched in November 1994, followed by Classmates.com in December 1995 and SixDegrees.com in May 1997.