Reply to: Linked In

[realityhack]

Says one of the biggest kids on here.

That's right big guy, laugh it up - I'm middle aged compared to half the young whipper-snappers on this board.

[Orangutan]

Go to the PCG website and search for linkedin. There a link to join the group from there...

Excellent - thanks
Now, how do I get to see whos in the group from Linked in ?

Don't worry I've just spotted the bit that says about my request is pending etc etc

[Flubster]

I can't find it, how do I get the PCG group on Linked in ?

Go to the PCG website and search for linkedin. There a link to join the group from there...

[Orangutan]

I've been on Linked in since just before being made redundant from my last permi job.
I've found it a useful way to keep up with professional contacts.
Been contacted about a couple of gigs (didn't come to anything though).
I've also found it useful for helping my clients find potential candidates for roles they have.

I'm in Linked in - if you're in PCG they have a "group" that you can join as well....

I can't find it, how do I get the PCG group on Linked in ?

[Bluebird]

I'm in Linked in - if you're in PCG they have a "group" that you can join as well....

[MarillionFan]

I'd regard it as a grown-up facebook too.

Says one of the biggest kids on here.

[buffdaddy]

i am on linked in and i try to put professional positive comments to my excollegues/clients/subordinates (whom i like ofcourse).

most people in general return the favour, that way u build up an online reference.

[M_B]

I got my last contract through Linked In and I've been contacted about a few others.

[realityhack]

I've built up a good network of people at my last 3 clients on LinkedIn, and had some useful introductions as well as the opportunity to go for a couple of gigs. A useful way of informally staying in touch IMHO.

I'd regard it as a grown-up facebook too.

[el duder]

Just been sent a link to join this thing by a former collegue - http://www.linkedin.com/

Looks quite interesting - a professional social networking site. Could be useful for getting industry contacts.

not another one.

when are people gonna learn, nothing is gonna of this internet lark.

get real.

[TheFaQQer]

I've had a few agents contact me through Linked In, but not got any work from it.

I use it more to keep in touch with people I work with and let them know where I'm working - it's also easier to find me on there and contact via email than if I change my mobile number.

There is now a PCG group on Linked In that you can join as well.

[wendigo100]

I went on two years ago. Never use it. Forgot my logon details.

I'm slightly wary of using this kind of thing rather than real-life contact. It reminds me of people who claim to be scratch golfers - on their wei games console!

[Flubster]

I've been on it a couple of years and got 2 short-term (and affluent) gigs out of itspam (yet!). And it links in with Plaxo....which it nice.

[Moscow Mule]

En masse

Only if you're French...

I think it's quite useful, but only put on information you're prepared to release. A few agents have contacted me through it, but nothing has come out of it yet.

[Cowboy Bob]

Yep. Another site where you give away your personal details on mass and someone flogs it to an advertising company for £10 million...

Nice.

En masse