It is no secret that MySpace began as a social networking mechanism for younger people and was used mainly by middle schoolers, high schoolers, and their predators and monitors. Facebook began as the college alternative and spread like wildfire. Although Facebook has certainly attracted people of all ages across the world, it is socially a very casual mechanism of sharing.
Professionals now have an alternative, and although they certainly don't make the news much, they are silently growing in unbelievable numbers. Starting in 2003, LinkedIn grew to a million members in 494 days. By 2011, LinkedIn has almost 250 million members across the world adding a million every 12 days. It's like a huge pyramid scheme - without any losers. In a professional, but sometimes casual format, professionals can share ideas, job opportunities, promotions, and events.
Like any social networking site, LinkedIn is an inexpensive way to share information to colleagues, partners, and those who would benefit by receiving it. . . no trips to the copy store, no expensive mailings, no un-received mail. Unemployed? Check out your LinkedIn contacts. Hate your job? Try LinkedIn for ideas. Need a reference? The people who know your work the best are right at your finger tips. . . all without the family and friend drama.
Have you tried LinkedIn? What have your experiences been like?
I recently joined LinkedIn myself and I'm looking to grow my network, feel free to add me: Laura's LinkedIn
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