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MontyBrunswick
Dec 10, 2012 1:26pm
Worth having, or not?
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Gblock
Dec 10, 2012 1:34pm
for some professions i think its a very valuable way to network. i know a lot of people who have got extra business in the legal and tech fields thru linkedin. I also know a few folks who got a higher paying job in the same field from there.
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derek bomar
Posts: 3,722
Dec 10, 2012 1:36pm
like most stuff... "it depends"
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Automatik
Posts: 14,632
Dec 10, 2012 1:37pm
Absolutely.

IMO LinkedIn and Indeed are the only legit job resources.

I got my current position and all interviews/leads in NYC via LinkedIn.
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rocketalum
Posts: 268
Dec 10, 2012 1:38pm
Depends heavily on the field you're in. I'm in Talent Acquisition at a Global pharmaceutical company and aside from our own company career site, LinkedIn is the only recruiting tool we use. But that's because there's a ton of IT, Legal, Operations Quality Assurance, etc.. type of folks on there that a company like mine looks for.
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like_that
Posts: 26,625
Dec 10, 2012 1:46pm
If you actively use the site, it is very helpful imo. When I was still searching for a way to leave Ohio, I actively networked with people on Linked-in (fraternity groups, alumni groups, etc), and I ended up getting a few interviews. I also got an interview by applying to a few jobs posted on their site.
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MontyBrunswick
Dec 10, 2012 1:56pm
I'll have to check it out. I started filling it out last night, but will give it a more serious look this evening.
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like_that
Posts: 26,625
Dec 10, 2012 2:05pm
dlazz;1339815 wrote:I'll have to check it out. I started filling it out last night, but will give it a more serious look this evening.
I joined alumni/fraternity groups based out of cities. Once I got accepted to the group, I would post a message in the group about how I was looking to move to the city, and i was looking for a job in (insert career field). Asked if anyone could help me. I normally would get responses.
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Raw Dawgin' it
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Dec 10, 2012 2:07pm
dlazz;1339815 wrote:I'll have to check it out. I started filling it out last night, but will give it a more serious look this evening.
I've been contacted by recruiters for jobs i never applied to, it's worth having.
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sportchampps
Posts: 7,361
Dec 10, 2012 2:54pm
For my accounting jobs it hasn't done much. I think the accounting industry still uses head hunters more often because I get one of them calling every so often.

My girlfriend is in corporate retail though and gets recruited for various positions weekly. We started out in Kansas and she was recruited to come back to Columbus by Express, then The Limited recruited her and actually moved her up two promotions to hire her away. Now she gets offers in Texas, Florida, Chicago, New York, and Columbus weekly. Most are either for the next step up or her current position. I know this morning when she checked it she was recruited by American Eagle in Pittsburgh.

So basically I think it depends on your career field.
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Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Dec 10, 2012 3:07pm
Would be hard to pay me enough to move to pittsburgh.
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Automatik
Posts: 14,632
Dec 10, 2012 3:15pm
I've been casually browsing for jobs and wondering if it's worth it to upgrade to a "job seeker premium" account for a month or two.
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like_that
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Dec 10, 2012 3:35pm
Automatik;1339904 wrote:I've been casually browsing for jobs and wondering if it's worth it to upgrade to a "job seeker premium" account for a month or two.
It's not worth the money.
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Automatik
Posts: 14,632
Dec 10, 2012 3:37pm
Yeah I didn't think so for $30/month.

The only feature I'd be into is the salary filtering (which can be found elsewhere anyway). They really push the "inmail" feature. I don't get it....doesn't seem that great.
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WebFire
Posts: 14,779
Dec 10, 2012 3:44pm
Looking for a job? Yes. In the recruiting field? Yes. I have not found it useful besides those 2 circumstances.
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Tiernan
Posts: 13,021
Dec 10, 2012 4:00pm
Facebook for Nerds. Huge waste.
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Automatik
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Dec 10, 2012 4:16pm
Tiernan;1339944 wrote:Facebook for Nerds. Huge waste.
lol....wrong as usual. Get with it old timer.
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I Wear Pants
Posts: 16,223
Dec 10, 2012 5:08pm
Depends on your job/industy/where you are in your career. Like I got one just to register my name/url so I'd have it but it wouldn't really make sense for me to use it right now as a student.
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sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Dec 10, 2012 5:11pm
I Wear Pants;1340004 wrote:Depends on your job/industy/where you are in your career. Like I got one just to register my name/url so I'd have it but it wouldn't really make sense for me to use it right now as a student.
Judging by some of your posts, you'll need all the help you can get once you hit the real world.
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Automatik
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Dec 10, 2012 5:16pm
I Wear Pants;1340004 wrote:Depends on your job/industy/where you are in your career. Like I got one just to register my name/url so I'd have it but it wouldn't really make sense for me to use it right now as a student.
Why wouldn't it make sense? Make connections and network. Explore future jobs and/or internships.
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gerb131
Posts: 9,932
Dec 10, 2012 5:23pm
I have one but haven't updated it. I think it could be a good tool, I think I'll update it tonight on this lame Monday.
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WebFire
Posts: 14,779
Dec 10, 2012 6:30pm
Automatik;1340015 wrote:Why wouldn't it make sense? Make connections and network. Explore future jobs and/or internships.
I agree. Use it as much as you can to establish relationships and build up your network. It will help when you start your job search.
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gut
Posts: 15,058
Dec 10, 2012 6:33pm
Unless I was grandfathered, you really don't need to pay anything for Linkedin. That's for the premium service, and I'm not sure how much that's worth. Maybe it helps if you don't have connections, but the point is mainly to get intros to people connected to others in your network.

I've also been able to view job postings, but haven't tried to apply to any. It's been a while, maybe they've changed their business model a bit.
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WebFire
Posts: 14,779
Dec 10, 2012 6:50pm
I applied for one in the spring through LinkedIn and I just have a free account.
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Devils Advocate
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Dec 10, 2012 6:58pm
Tiernan;1339944 wrote:Facebook for Nerds. Huge waste.
Or, you could post 4500 "why I hate ND posts" on a minor league web site....