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LinkedIn
Well... are you?
 What exactly is the purpose of this site? I get the impression of very business-like, a place to post your qualifications, etc. Anyone here LinkedIn?
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01-18-2011, 07:50 AM
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Location: Kent, CT
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Yes, It landed both myself and my G/F in very good jobs since we both found the positions on LinkedIn. Actually, a recruiter found my profile on there and contacted me through that.
James
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01-18-2011, 08:05 AM
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not as smart as I think
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Northern California
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There is a Pelican group on Linkedin.
Think of Linkedin as the social network for the professional.
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01-18-2011, 08:19 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Lantanna TX
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Been discussed here as recently as last month.
Like anything else you get out of it what you put into it. I had a need for a specific skill set and rather than advertise for the position I popped my requirements into Linked In, filtered on my geographic location, found some candidates, one in particular that seemed very promising. Called him first, hired him the next day. In total it took less than a days effort from start to finish and the kids a superstar.
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01-18-2011, 08:23 AM
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Mark '83 SC Targa - since 5/5/2001 '06 911 S Aerokit - from 5/2/2016 to 11/14/2018 '11 911 S w/PDK - from 7/2/2021 to ??? Last edited by MBAtarga; 01-18-2011 at 12:57 PM.. |
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01-18-2011, 12:51 PM
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Linked in is the facebook for those that want to get ahead in life.
 But nothing beats ACTUAL, REAL networking. You know, human contact? Elusive these days.
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01-18-2011, 01:11 PM
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Former Drama Queen...
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: San Pedro, CA
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I'm Linkd...
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01-18-2011, 01:58 PM
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19 years and 17k posts...
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I'm there (Arthur Zasadny)
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01-18-2011, 02:23 PM
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Location: Massachusetts
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I advertise my book there. (Pay per click)
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01-18-2011, 04:24 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: N. Phoenix AZ USA
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Many of us who are professionals are there.
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2013 Jag XF, 2002 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins (the workhorse), 1992 Jaguar XJ S-3 V-12 VDP (one of only 100 examples made), 1969 Jaguar XJ (been in the family since new), 1985 911 Targa backdated to 1973 RS specs with a 3.6 shoehorned in the back, 1959 Austin Healey Sprite (former SCCA H-Prod), 1995 BMW R1100RSL, 1971 & '72 BMW R75/5 "Toaster," Ural Tourist w/sidecar, 1949 Aeronca Sedan / QB |
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01-18-2011, 04:43 PM
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I'm there. Averages about one job inquiry/month.
Oh, and BTW - follow the link..... Pelican Parts OT group | LinkedIn
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<Insert witty comment> 85 Targa Wong Chip Fabspeed M&K Bilsteins and a bunch of other stuff. |
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01-18-2011, 04:47 PM
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Location: Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
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I'm in.
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01-18-2011, 04:52 PM
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Location: Agoura, CA
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I am on there. Can't say that it does a whole ton for me overall; however, I use it extensively to research people I am looking to recruit, sell to, partner with, etc. Before I call somebody for the first time I either search directly on LinkedIn or just via a web search engine which often points back to LinkedIn if they're listed.
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Chris C. 1973 914 "R" (914-6) | track toy 2009 911 Turbo 6-speed (997.1TT) | street weapon 2021 Tesla Model 3 Performance | daily driver 2001 F150 Supercrew 4x4 | hauler |
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01-18-2011, 07:26 PM
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Cogito Ergo Sum
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I need to get on there soon, start building my network over the next few years for when I get out of school.
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01-18-2011, 07:37 PM
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Location: Lake Oswego, OR
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I am on LinkedIn and just joined the PPOT group.
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01-18-2011, 08:00 PM
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Targa, Panamera Turbo
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Houston TX
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I'm LinkedIn as well.
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01-18-2011, 08:10 PM
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Me to.
My best use was to connect with the CEO of a company that I wanted to create a partnership. Through LinkedIn I was able to get introduced to a Board member that connected me with the CEO. He took my call and a few months later we signed the deal.
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01-18-2011, 08:38 PM
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Location: SF Bay Area
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Been getting bombarded with emails from recruiters lately. I have an interview soon as a result of my profile on LinkedIn. It's nice to be wanted.
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01-18-2011, 09:51 PM
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I'm not but a few friends I work with are and they seem to get regular job offers through someone reading their profile.
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01-18-2011, 10:23 PM
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19 years and 17k posts...
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Exactly!
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Exactly what LinkedIn is for! Congrats!
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Art Zasadny 1974 Porsche 911 Targa "Helga" (Sold, back home in Germany) Learning the bass guitar Driving Ford company cars now... www.ford.com |
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01-19-2011, 03:27 AM
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Gretchen
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