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Originally Posted by masraum
I've gotten an invitation or two from recruiters. I'd suspect that's who you're running into.
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I believe the reason recuiters and head hunters are so interested in joining your network is because that gives them access to your contacts as well. Given the fact that most folks in your network will typically be part of the same trade, it is a sure win for the head hunters. I generally don't invite HH's into my network, nor do I accept their invitation. I don't like them pimping my network list!
That said, I have joined a few groups in LinkedIn, and have found them to be useful. I've asked a couple of questions, and even answered a few technical questions related to my field - IT SAN/Storage management. That is where you can get good exposure and networking to others in your industry - ask the right questions, and answer the right ones, and you will get noticed.
Incidentally, if you didn't know, there is a Pelican Parts BBS group setup on LinkedIn. Worth joining that group, IMHO.
I like LinkedIn much better than other social networking sites like Facebook and MySpace, becuase it is geared more towards the professional worker - there is no fluff, no cutsy-web pages, and no kiddies interested in such a networking website. That discourages riff-raf, (not to mention predators) from getting involved with LinkedIn.
As with anything, YMMV.
-Z-man.