Tag Archives: Linkedin

Is it rude to add strangers on LinkedIN?

Question From User - Answers in Comments. would it be rude of me to go around requesting add invites to absolute strangers on LinkedIn? Obviously, I'd be targeting people who work in companies that I want to work at...I figured they are on LinkedIn because they want to network..right?

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Would it be okay to add the person who fired you on Linkedin?

Question From User - Answers in Comments. What are some examples of good contacts to add? Most of my friends are mid-level to advanced in their careers but I am still entry-level. Is it natural to feel reluctant to add these friends because you are ashamed because you used to have a good job but […]

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How do I stop LinkedIn from inviting my friends over and over again?

Question From User - Answers in Comments. I used my Outlook address book to send a connection invite to LinkedIn. Problem is....after I connected with those that chose to connect/sign-up....the rest of them continue to get repeated "invites" over and over again every few days. A friend showed me the invite...and apparently there is no […]

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Is it inappropriate to add my previous bosses as contacts on Linkedin?

Question From User - Answers in Comments. I just joined Linkedin, and would like to add 3 of my previous bosses as contacts. 2 of them were my bosses during internships, and another was my boss during an actual job. Is it inappropriate to request them to be contacts? Who am I supposed to add […]

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Is it smart for a small business to invite its customers to be contacts on its LinkedIn site?

Question From User - Answers in Comments. I recently accepted an invitation to become a contact to someone else's LinkedIn site and immediately got excited about using it for my own business. I sent an invitation to my customer list to become contacts and almost 50 signed up. Now I'm worried that a potential competitor […]

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Can your connections in LinkedIn be viewed by anonymous persons?

Question From User - Answers in Comments. I would prefer that connections in linkedIn (a social network) are NOT viewable UNLESS they join my network. I don’t want to inadvertently give out information of friends, colleagues and associates to anonymous persons.

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What is the best tip for using LinkedIn to gain new business?

Question From User - Answers in Comments. Looking for some innovative ways to use LinkedIn technology to grow our business? What is something you are currently doing that you think very few people know with respect to Linkedin? My friend Advertise me products in this link: http://www.igxe.com/Affiliate/Affiliate-4003.html, Its ok? Who can tell me?

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What are some social networking sites similar to LinkedIn?

Question From User - Answers in Comments. My uncle has to get a new job, and it was recommended that he join some social networking sites such as LinkedIn to gain connections and speak to others in his profession. I was asked to gather a list of these sites for him, but the only thing […]

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Introduction to Linkedin for Groups

Introduction to Linkedin for Groups by Chris Langlois (October 2006)

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LinkedIn Company Profiles | March 20, 2008

Maisy Samuelson (product manager) at linkedin described Company Profiles a new product line from linkedin.

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Introducing LinkedIn News & the redesigned home page

Adam Nash, Sr. Director of Product at linkedin describes the new announcements about linkedin News in linkedin's redesigned homepage

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LinkedIn launches German version

linkedin announces the launch of their German language site on February 3, 2009. Hear Nico Posner (Principal Product Manager), Kevin Eyres (Managing Director Europe) and a host of others introduce the new site translation. To learn more, visit blog.linkedin.com

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CRS Webinar: Maximize the Benefits of Linkedin

Carra Riley helps attendees navigate the Cosmic Cow Pie of Cyberspace by sharing how to Maximize the Benefits of Linkedin. Webinar to be presented by CRS on Feb. 9, 2010. Anyone is welcome to attend.

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Job Networking using LinkedIn

How to use Linked In as an excellent networking tool in your job search. Expert Job and Career Advice including Interviewing skills , Resume Advice, Social Networking provided by The Hire Angel. Visit us at www.hireangel.com

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Alumni Career Conference Call: LinkedIn & Online Networking – PART I

Through depaul's new alumni conference call series, alumni from around the world can easily tap into the alumni community for career, professional development and networking advice. Follow along with Colleen Soto, assistant director in the Office of Alumni Relations, as she leads alumni through a presentation on how to use linkedin and other online networking […]

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