Since our first assignment in #ENT3976 was to establish and complete profiles on various social media, I wasn't at all worried. I already had active accounts on all except one- LinkedIn. During our first class period I started my account and dove in. My first impressions were as follows:
1.) Profile: I really like that the profile essentially builds a resume for you based on the information it asks you to input and that you can customize the information to be as in-depth as you desire. However, the layout of the profiles seems a little cluttered and overwhelming.
2.)"Improving" Your Profile: I like that LinkedIn prompts you to continue to add information, however I dislike that at a certain point you have to pay for the service.
3.) Adding Connections: Like many other websites, LinkedIn only offers the option of using email contacts to find people you may know. I wish that it had the option to use Facebook or Twitter- for all I know, it actually might.
Since I created my profile, I have connected with 20 people. Many of those people have found me & sent me requests. I can see already that LinkedIn could be a valuable tool in job searches and making connections within companies that I might be applying to. Overall, I was surprised to find that I kind of like LinkedIn.
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