Can we have an official Contractor UK LinkedIn group?

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Fred Bloggs replied

22 May 2009, 11:43
I am not Fred Bloggs there, but I'll join. Can I have a badge?
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zara_backdog replied

22 May 2009, 11:09
I offered to set one up

I can make it non-public so it will not show in the Group Directory - you will have to know the link - prehaps put this on the website here somewhere.

If you then allow anyone to join - you still will not have to idenfity youself with your username here. Or I'll have to approve you joining by checking you are a member here ( can change it to this at any point)

I can do this now.
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cojak replied

22 May 2009, 09:18
Originally posted by DodgyAgent View Post

Why am I not on that list Cojak

You are Dear - I just didn't want it to be known in public that I consort with pimps...
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DodgyAgent replied

22 May 2009, 09:16
Originally posted by cojak View Post

OK - I'll be the 1st to admit it then.

There is a CUK network. It's behind the scenes and very exclusive but I have already contacted one regular here regarding work. He wasn't able to help but I know who does what and have a list that I would call upon should I need BA's/PM's/developers/testers etc.

So I don't need linkedin - I've made my own network and everything (and everyone) I need is here.

Why am I not on that list Cojak
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cojak replied

22 May 2009, 08:52
OK - I'll be the 1st to admit it then.

There is a CUK network. It's behind the scenes and very exclusive but I have already contacted one regular here regarding work. He wasn't able to help but I know who does what and have a list that I would call upon should I need BA's/PM's/developers/testers etc.

So I don't need linkedin - I've made my own network and everything (and everyone) I need is here.
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pleomax replied

21 May 2009, 15:28
There is a facebook group ISTRM
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Grinder replied

21 May 2009, 15:08
You are not automatically Linked-In to everyone in the group.

In joining the group you do not have to reveal your C-UK user name, so if I say **** on here, its not traceable from/to my public profile on LinkedIn.

Originally posted by cojak View Post

Only if you join (which I won't be doing).

That's what the PCG and itSMF is for...

Not wanting to seem tight, but LinkedIn is free.

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oracleslave replied

21 May 2009, 14:29
Originally posted by PM-Junkie View Post

You serious wish to be professionally associated with the children on these forums???

Best of luck with that.

Just because people have a laugh doesn't mean they can't network and help fellow contractors out surely?
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cojak replied

21 May 2009, 14:28
Originally posted by Scotchpie View Post

There goes the luxury of hiding behind a username when you really want to let off steam.

Only if you join (which I won't be doing).

That's what the PCG and itSMF is for...
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Scotchpie replied

21 May 2009, 14:21
There goes the luxury of hiding behind a username when you really want to let off steam.
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PM-Junkie replied

21 May 2009, 14:10
Originally posted by Grinder View Post

This was discussed a while back, but using search I cannot see any evidence of one being created.

If agreed, may I suggest putting up a sticky topic announcing the group, and people can join if they want to.

I suppose we could change this to a poll if the forum's enforcers are not convinced its a good idea.

You serious wish to be professionally associated with the children on these forums???

Best of luck with that.
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Grinder started a topic Can we have an official Contractor UK LinkedIn group?

21 May 2009, 14:04
Can we have an official Contractor UK LinkedIn group?

This was discussed a while back, but using search I cannot see any evidence of one being created.

If agreed, may I suggest putting up a sticky topic announcing the group, and people can join if they want to.

I suppose we could change this to a poll if the forum's enforcers are not convinced its a good idea.
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