Linkedin?

[korso]

Does anyone use this? I've had a profile since it came out, but I only really use it has a means for someone to look / stalk me during a job application process. Other than that its a way to divert attention away from my other online activities, which I try to keep on lock down with privacy settings.

 

[korso]

Yea, its pretty gash. I only have it because everyone else has it, herd mentality. The only useful thing I've found is stalking potential future bosses / co-workers so I can get the general vibe of the people I might be working with.

 

[korso]

As mentioned, you need to look at it differently from twitter. It's about who you know and your business relationship with them. I'm not a big fan of networking face to face, it's not something I enjoy or am good at so this is the next best thing.

It puts you in the shop window, recruiters contact me frequently and while I'm not interested in their offers it would be good if things change.

I think this is my problem, I prefer to do my networking face to face or picking up a telephone and arranging meetings. I never go via recruiters, I only ever apply for direct. This does mostly stem from previous bad experiences had with 3rd parties and misinformation I've been fed regarding the job role and pay.