OT: Linkedin

sparoz · 06-01-2011, 04:23 AM

anyone found the paid option useful?

130iguy · 06-01-2011, 05:08 AM

i honestly cant see why anyone would even use it?

Harlequin · 06-01-2011, 05:20 AM

I use the free version. Can't see a reason to pay for it unless you want to use it for recruitment purposes...

- Harlequin

Stuart@BMRAutowerkes · 06-01-2011, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Harlequin

I use the free version. Can't see a reason to pay for it unless you want to use it for recruitment purposes...

- Harlequin

+1

Taymaishu · 06-01-2011, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Harlequin

I use the free version. Can't see a reason to pay for it unless you want to use it for recruitment purposes...

- Harlequin

Exactly!

I use it exactly for what it's meant for - networking, career progression, to know what else is happening in my industry.

Have also used it for new client poaching quite successfully.

BrokenVert · 06-01-2011, 06:14 PM

What exactly is it for? I know its a networking site and that it went public last month and was worth over 10 Billion USD in like a day or two

Taymaishu · 06-01-2011, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by BrokenVert

What exactly is it for? I know its a networking site and that it went public last month and was worth over 10 Billion USD in like a day or two

Best way to describe it is like a Facebook for professionals.

You can be introduced to people who you want to get in contact with, search new jobs, join industry or company groups, application vetting (epic - LinkedIn is awesome to vet applications) etc.

sbce90 · 06-01-2011, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Taymaishu

Have also used it for new client poaching quite successfully.

You mean stalking?

Taymaishu · 06-01-2011, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by SBC

You mean stalking?

No, not really.

LinkedIn would probably suck for stalking considering most people can see who's been looking at their profile.

Nothing still beats a tinted car, a 500mm lens and a mobile phone on private.

sbce90 · 06-01-2011, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Taymaishu

No, not really.

LinkedIn would probably suck for stalking considering most people can see who's been looking at their profile.

Nothing still beats a tinted car, a 500mm lens and a mobile phone on private.

Which is why you're getting a 5% tint all of a sudden now? Things aren't adding up well here Alex!!

Taymaishu · 06-01-2011, 07:47 PM

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Which is why you're getting a 5% tint all of a sudden now? Things aren't adding up well here Alex!!

I like to watch you at night.

sbce90 · 06-01-2011, 07:56 PM

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I like to watch you at night.

Have you ever loved a m...

sparoz · 06-01-2011, 08:26 PM

Unexpected turn of a thread...

gazz · 06-01-2011, 08:34 PM

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Unexpected turn of a thread...

They've finally come out. Awwhh that's nice.

sbce90 · 06-02-2011, 01:38 AM

I'm a bit sad. He didn't reply :'(

Taymaishu · 06-02-2011, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by sparoz

Unexpected turn of a thread...

Unexpected turn in the bed.

MrBlonde · 06-02-2011, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by gazz

They've finally come out. Awwhh that's nice.

Not feeling all alone now Gazz?

mcmn · 06-15-2011, 06:00 AM

the paid membership is only good if:
- you're actively looking for a job
- you're in presales and want to contact people you are not connected with
- you're a recruitment agent.

I turned it on about 2 years ago and forgot about it - wasted the 25 bucks a month or whatever it is until earlier this year..

Stuart@BMRAutowerkes · 11-15-2011, 05:28 AM

so i'm trying to pimp my (linkedin) profile, anyone here using it whether free or paid?

banglemangle · 11-15-2011, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Taymaishu

Best way to describe it is like a Facebook for professionals.

You can be introduced to people who you want to get in contact with, search new jobs, join industry or company groups, application vetting (epic - LinkedIn is awesome to vet applications) etc.

I've never applied to be a vet!

ansch · 11-15-2011, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Harlequin

I use the free version. Can't see a reason to pay for it unless you want to use it for recruitment purposes...

- Harlequin

I get so much spam from recruitment agents now a days

sparoz · 11-15-2011, 06:53 AM

yeah, sort of

- good for contacts with suppliers.

06-01-2011, 04:23 AM	#1
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06-01-2011, 05:08 AM	#2
130iguy I'm Riley, I'm awesome 30 Rep 696 Posts Drives: e92 M3 Comp Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Qld, Australia iTrader: (0)	i honestly cant see why anyone would even use it? __________________ Do it properly the first time.
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BrokenVert Resident Kerbalnaut 477 Rep 10,703 Posts Drives: Topless Brute/Hybrid Boogaloo Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fahrvergnügen/NY iTrader: (0)	What exactly is it for? I know its a networking site and that it went public last month and was worth over 10 Billion USD in like a day or two __________________
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06-02-2011, 01:38 AM	#15
sbce90 Me Boosta 250 Rep 5,721 Posts Drives: 320i / MB C63 / VW up! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (3)	I'm a bit sad. He didn't reply :'(
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mcmn Captain 28 Rep 693 Posts Drives: MY10 AW 135i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	the paid membership is only good if: - you're actively looking for a job - you're in presales and want to contact people you are not connected with - you're a recruitment agent. I turned it on about 2 years ago and forgot about it - wasted the 25 bucks a month or whatever it is until earlier this year..
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Stuart@BMRAutowerkes Major General 810 Rep 5,530 Posts Drives: a black car Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Sydney iTrader: (3)	so i'm trying to pimp my (linkedin) profile, anyone here using it whether free or paid?
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11-15-2011, 06:53 AM	#22
sparoz Brigadier General 191 Rep 4,848 Posts Drives: VO 1///M; Macan Turbo Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sunshine Coast iTrader: (0)	yeah, sort of - good for contacts with suppliers. __________________ Macan S Diesel - Carrera White Macan Turbo - White 1///M - Valencia Orange
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