LinkedIn

LinkedIn has been mentioned once before on CADL’s Tech Corner, but today, we’re going to delve into a little more detail on the subject. Is it relevant? Should I bother? Is it safe? In short, the answer to all these questions is yes.

First of all, having a LinkedIn account is a good idea if you’re looking for a job these days. It’s a way of communicating to a potential employer that you’re computer-savvy, and it’s also a way for you to easily send an alternative form of your resume to them. I have been on LinkedIn for years and have found that it’s a great way to remain in contact with former co-workers.

 Creating an account is easy, all you have to do is visit www.linkedin.com, and follow the directions given on screen.

Once you have an account, you can add a photo, resume information, join alumni and work groups/networks, and connect with present and past co-workers and friends. More recently, LinkedIn has also added Facebook-style applications that allow you to connect your LinkedIn profile to certain blogging sites, Google Presentation, and others.

Other Social Networking Services

A lot of people have heard of Facebook, MySpace, Twitter and Blogs. What are these other things that I keep seeing on the Internet? del.icio.us, Digg, Stumbleupcon, Reddit – what are they and are they worth signing up for?

Facebook This… MySpace That… LinkedIn to What?

The world of the internet can be a confusing place, especially with the new craze of social networking hitting the web.  Your friends are telling you to check your Facebook page to find their new photos or telling you to check out their blog on their MySpace page for family updates.  Gone are the timeless letters to old friends or the late night telephone call to you new friends.  You may even have to be LinkedIn  to network for you career!

While correspondence in the world wide web is entirely impersonal and remote these days, you can still Lean On Us.  You can still empower yourself to join the social networking craze to make it personal.  On Tuesday, March 10, at 5pm the Web Bytes group at the South Lansing Library will be discussing how you can use social networking services to improve your life.  We’ll talk about your favorites, we’ll explore these websites using our computers, and maybe you’ll will pick up a tip or two!