Why Should You Join LinkedIn?

So you might be asking yourself, what is this LinkedIn thing and why would I ever want to join another social networking website? The real question is why have you not join LinkedIn?

Linkedin is a professional network unlike sites such as Facebook and MySpace whose sole purpose is to connect friends and acquittance's to share photos and experiences. LinkedIn on the other hand is also designed to bring people together but for a much more meaningful purpose. That purpose, networking. LinkedIn allows you to upload your resume, join groups, contact old associates and current ones, classmates and others for the purpose to building a "professional network". This network can become your holy grail of contacts as you work to build it bigger and bigger over the years.

In addition, one great feature is that you can have former employers, co-workers, friends and professors recommend you. Think about it this way, when you are being considered for a new job, your future employer will turn to google.com to learn a little more then maybe was presented in the interview. What would you like them to see, your Facebook page and the stupid and meaningless rants you have posted and pictures of you doing something dumb or a well polished individual with great recommendations and work experience?

I think you know the answer. There are a million other reason to join LinkedIn if you haven't already. If you have, it is a great time to go and update your page. Use LinkedIn for what it is worth, finding the people who mean the most to you and networking with them. Trust me, this is one site you want to join!