LinkedIn Group

RickST · 23 Feb 2011 at 23:25

Hi everyone,
I have no idea if this is against the rules or has been tried before but, I have created a new LinkedIn group for members of the Overclockers Forums.

The purpose of the group is to help with networking and generally to build professional connections. I know there are a huge number of people here who could benefit from the connections and commercial experience some members have.

Here goes:

http://www.linkedin.com/groups?mostPopular=&gid=3801297

Obviously if this breaches any rules or is a complete flop I will close the group and crawl back into my dark corner

apeZ · 23 Feb 2011 at 23:39

Can someone explain LinkedIn to me? Is it like Facebook for richer people?

Vanilla · 23 Feb 2011 at 23:40

Facebook for work. Professional summary, work history, education, etc.

Vanilla · 23 Feb 2011 at 23:45

Additionally - I highly recommend it for those in a professional / office / white collar role. If I get someone applying for a role I usually check out their linkedin profile to see their history, how they describe their work and themselves, if I know anyone who knows them so I can get an informal reference, etc.

apeZ · 23 Feb 2011 at 23:47

Is it a bit like an online CV then? Doesn't sound like a bad idea for some professions.

RickST · 23 Feb 2011 at 23:47

Indeed, LinkedIn is designed for professional networks rather than social. A lot of us here work in similar fields so I think some members could be of use to each other.

wonder_lander · 24 Feb 2011 at 12:41

Cool, added myself to your group!

Sp00n · 24 Feb 2011 at 12:42

Added

shine · 24 Feb 2011 at 12:45

I've added myself.

randomshenans · 24 Feb 2011 at 12:59

Added!

G|mp · 24 Feb 2011 at 13:02

I've been on linked in for years, although I don't fancy OcUK and his dog looking through my profile and for that reason, I'm oot.

Embed · 24 Feb 2011 at 13:08

I have added myself

JHeaton · 24 Feb 2011 at 13:13

Added. This LinkedIn thing looks pretty handy, how did I not know about it before?

Fusion · 24 Feb 2011 at 13:29

I've just joined the group.

Mr^B · 24 Feb 2011 at 13:29

Added!

InvaderGIR · 24 Feb 2011 at 13:53

Done, may as well increase my connections on there.

Bunka · 24 Feb 2011 at 14:07

I'm in.

Beerbaron · 24 Feb 2011 at 14:12

Your membership is pending approval.

OriginalJonty · 24 Feb 2011 at 14:14

Joined

randomshenans · 24 Feb 2011 at 14:17

Beerbaron said:
Your membership is pending approval.

It's for the elite, you haven't made the cut I'm afraid.

Oh **** I have that too... FML