Comments on: What Do You Think of the “New” LinkedIn? http://webworkerdaily.com/2008/03/03/what-do-you-think-of-the-new-linkedin/ Rebooting the workforce Wed, 25 Nov 2009 02:33:51 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Hot Commodity » Blog Archive » Talkbiznow Talks Smack Now http://webworkerdaily.com/2008/03/03/what-do-you-think-of-the-new-linkedin/#comment-302542 Hot Commodity » Blog Archive » Talkbiznow Talks Smack Now Sat, 16 Aug 2008 23:05:52 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=1846#comment-302542 [...] are superior for professional networking. Apparently others agree, as WebWorkerDaily ends a review of LinkedIn by writing “As long as LinkedIn never offers anything with the word “poke” or [...] [...] are superior for professional networking. Apparently others agree, as WebWorkerDaily ends a review of LinkedIn by writing “As long as LinkedIn never offers anything with the word “poke” or [...]

]]> By: Darren Fell http://webworkerdaily.com/2008/03/03/what-do-you-think-of-the-new-linkedin/#comment-300806 Darren Fell Thu, 31 Jul 2008 11:02:02 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=1846#comment-300806 Hi there, I personally think that Linkedin is the future of social interaction and advertising oneself as an independent consultant. In my jump to being a freelancer I setup www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk and I am now looking for ways to integrate Linkedin with the site. I had thought they were creating an interface like facebook but if they have done it, it's not easy to find. Anyone know where to look for this? Many thanks, Darren. Hi there,

I personally think that Linkedin is the future of social interaction and advertising oneself as an independent consultant.

In my jump to being a freelancer I setup http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk and I am now looking for ways to integrate Linkedin with the site.

I had thought they were creating an interface like facebook but if they have done it, it’s not easy to find.

Anyone know where to look for this?

Many thanks, Darren.

]]> By: Rob Record http://webworkerdaily.com/2008/03/03/what-do-you-think-of-the-new-linkedin/#comment-299359 Rob Record Thu, 17 Jul 2008 11:17:09 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=1846#comment-299359 Troy, you are thinking of MySpace. Facebook is a lot cleaner and doesn't allow auto-play music. I like the changes at LinkedIn. I think the principle is good - you want to network with people - that's the whole point, right? Sucks about the company news & surname recognition, tho. Troy, you are thinking of MySpace. Facebook is a lot cleaner and doesn’t allow auto-play music.

I like the changes at LinkedIn. I think the principle is good – you want to network with people – that’s the whole point, right?

Sucks about the company news & surname recognition, tho.

]]> By: Terri http://webworkerdaily.com/2008/03/03/what-do-you-think-of-the-new-linkedin/#comment-298693 Terri Sat, 12 Jul 2008 16:15:25 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=1846#comment-298693 In my opinion, LinkedIn is the only Business Connector worth spending the time on. FaceBook is for perdominantly College kids and My Space is for under College Age kids.I am hoping to land a job after being out of the work force to raise my kids. I believe LinkedIn will be used by a lot of people. Terri http://www.linkedin.com/pub/9/2b4/b26 In my opinion, LinkedIn is the only Business Connector worth spending the time on. FaceBook is for perdominantly College kids and My Space is for under College Age kids.I am hoping to land a job after being out of the work force to raise my kids. I believe LinkedIn will be used by a lot of people.
Terri
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/9/2b4/b26

]]> By: Is LinkedIn a Better Utility than Facebook? For Professionals “Advantage LinkedIn” « Furrier.org - Business & Technology Blog http://webworkerdaily.com/2008/03/03/what-do-you-think-of-the-new-linkedin/#comment-289125 Is LinkedIn a Better Utility than Facebook? For Professionals “Advantage LinkedIn” « Furrier.org - Business & Technology Blog Wed, 05 Mar 2008 21:27:13 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=1846#comment-289125 [...] how Facebook is becoming cluttered while the new LinkedIn is clean.  Today WebWorkerDaily has a post on the new LinkedIn.  Love the last line in the post “As long as LinkedIn never offers anything with the word [...] [...] how Facebook is becoming cluttered while the new LinkedIn is clean.  Today WebWorkerDaily has a post on the new LinkedIn.  Love the last line in the post “As long as LinkedIn never offers anything with the word [...]

]]> By: Troy Bettinger, SPHR http://webworkerdaily.com/2008/03/03/what-do-you-think-of-the-new-linkedin/#comment-289066 Troy Bettinger, SPHR Tue, 04 Mar 2008 20:03:24 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=1846#comment-289066 As a recruiter, I've tried to use Facebook, but it has too much noise and junk to be useful. It seems like every time I run a search on Facebook, someone's page serves me a loud, obscenity-filled rap song. Just what I need to hear at work. LinkedIn's new functionality has some good points, but they've buried invitations and other useful features. I agree with Brian Dusablon and Rich Pearson: I hate the news function. I'm so over tracking a company that laid me off in the 1990's. Troy http://notjobs.blogspot.com/ As a recruiter, I’ve tried to use Facebook, but it has too much noise and junk to be useful. It seems like every time I run a search on Facebook, someone’s page serves me a loud, obscenity-filled rap song. Just what I need to hear at work.

LinkedIn’s new functionality has some good points, but they’ve buried invitations and other useful features.

I agree with Brian Dusablon and Rich Pearson: I hate the news function. I’m so over tracking a company that laid me off in the 1990’s.

Troy
http://notjobs.blogspot.com/

]]> By: Jeanne http://webworkerdaily.com/2008/03/03/what-do-you-think-of-the-new-linkedin/#comment-289064 Jeanne Tue, 04 Mar 2008 19:20:25 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=1846#comment-289064 I don't use facebook, but LinkedIn has no support for those of us who married and changed our last name. It thinks my maiden name is my middle name. For example if my name were Mary Smith Brown, it sends emails to and from "Mary Smith" as if I went by that (this would work if your name was Mary Ann). The worst part of this is that people can't search for me and find me as "Mary Smith" or "Mary Brown". They must search for "Mary Smith Brown." My college alumni site handles this well. They just add a field for maiden name. Still, when my company was about to have major layoffs, we all joined LinkedIn. It's a great way to keep in touch with folks without having to remember their email. I don’t use facebook, but LinkedIn has no support for those of us who married and changed our last name. It thinks my maiden name is my middle name. For example if my name were Mary Smith Brown, it sends emails to and from “Mary Smith” as if I went by that (this would work if your name was Mary Ann).

The worst part of this is that people can’t search for me and find me as “Mary Smith” or “Mary Brown”. They must search for “Mary Smith Brown.” My college alumni site handles this well. They just add a field for maiden name.

Still, when my company was about to have major layoffs, we all joined LinkedIn. It’s a great way to keep in touch with folks without having to remember their email.

]]> By: dale boyce http://webworkerdaily.com/2008/03/03/what-do-you-think-of-the-new-linkedin/#comment-289045 dale boyce Tue, 04 Mar 2008 14:49:42 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=1846#comment-289045 It is hard to connect to people on linkedin. I find that most professional might setup and account, but never use it. It is hard to connect to people on linkedin. I find that most professional might setup and account, but never use it.

]]> By: rhhfla http://webworkerdaily.com/2008/03/03/what-do-you-think-of-the-new-linkedin/#comment-289038 rhhfla Tue, 04 Mar 2008 14:03:05 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=1846#comment-289038 LinkedIn only survives because they have the current market leading position and it would be tough to displace them. Recent update did little to improve my view of the site. They have no cogent view of how to develop the product because I do not think they have a profound understanding of their users and what we want. LinkedIn only survives because they have the current market leading position and it would be tough to displace them. Recent update did little to improve my view of the site. They have no cogent view of how to develop the product because I do not think they have a profound understanding of their users and what we want.

]]> By: Mrinal http://webworkerdaily.com/2008/03/03/what-do-you-think-of-the-new-linkedin/#comment-289018 Mrinal Tue, 04 Mar 2008 02:46:56 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=1846#comment-289018 Its one thing to exchange a business card, and totally another commitment to build on that relationship over time. There is a lot of 'social' elements that go towards nurturing and building a long-term relationship. The new design etc seem to be moving towards that. They seem to be moving towards enabling me to share relevant news, share messages/notes, find mentors, to help learn and unlearn Its one thing to exchange a business card, and totally another commitment to build on that relationship over time.

There is a lot of ’social’ elements that go towards nurturing and building a long-term relationship. The new design etc seem to be moving towards that.

They seem to be moving towards enabling me to share relevant news, share messages/notes, find mentors, to help learn and unlearn

]]> By: Rswier http://webworkerdaily.com/2008/03/03/what-do-you-think-of-the-new-linkedin/#comment-289013 Rswier Tue, 04 Mar 2008 02:04:18 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=1846#comment-289013 Ultimately, LinkedIn is nothing more than a "Monster.com" with link capability (which is abused more than used) - trying to be a Facebook. With all the money and engineers they have, you would think they could be more creative.... (btw. the new interface is a total rip-off) Ultimately, LinkedIn is nothing more than a “Monster.com” with link capability (which is abused more than used) – trying to be a Facebook. With all the money and engineers they have, you would think they could be more creative….

(btw. the new interface is a total rip-off)

]]> By: Roundup: Wikileaks judge slaps own wrist, AllPeers unpeers, Saudis developing solar, and more » VentureBeat http://webworkerdaily.com/2008/03/03/what-do-you-think-of-the-new-linkedin/#comment-289003 Roundup: Wikileaks judge slaps own wrist, AllPeers unpeers, Saudis developing solar, and more » VentureBeat Mon, 03 Mar 2008 23:58:12 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=1846#comment-289003 [...] — Unfair perhaps, but the business networking site will inevitably be compared to Facebook. Web Worker Daily explains why new LinkedIn features like status updates make it more like its chattier [...] [...] — Unfair perhaps, but the business networking site will inevitably be compared to Facebook. Web Worker Daily explains why new LinkedIn features like status updates make it more like its chattier [...]

]]> By: Ronnie http://webworkerdaily.com/2008/03/03/what-do-you-think-of-the-new-linkedin/#comment-289002 Ronnie Mon, 03 Mar 2008 23:48:32 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=1846#comment-289002 I think it's trying to do too much. Some things which facebook has like the "status" is literally being ripped off. I don't really think that is inline with what LinkedIn offers to its users. It is nice how they group the updates and all though. I think it’s trying to do too much. Some things which facebook has like the “status” is literally being ripped off. I don’t really think that is inline with what LinkedIn offers to its users.

It is nice how they group the updates and all though.

]]> By: Brian Dusablon http://webworkerdaily.com/2008/03/03/what-do-you-think-of-the-new-linkedin/#comment-288993 Brian Dusablon Mon, 03 Mar 2008 21:26:47 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=1846#comment-288993 I'm not a big fan. Usability is worse than the last version. Why does everyone have to have social "tools"? I really don't need to know what a former colleague is doing at any given moment. I also am pissed about the company news section at the top. I haven't been at Motorola for 7 years now - why the heck do I want a huge section about Motorola news? I’m not a big fan. Usability is worse than the last version. Why does everyone have to have social “tools”?

I really don’t need to know what a former colleague is doing at any given moment. I also am pissed about the company news section at the top.

I haven’t been at Motorola for 7 years now – why the heck do I want a huge section about Motorola news?

]]> By: Rich Pearson http://webworkerdaily.com/2008/03/03/what-do-you-think-of-the-new-linkedin/#comment-288990 Rich Pearson Mon, 03 Mar 2008 19:37:42 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=1846#comment-288990 I like the new features, but one addition has ruined the whole experience for me: The placement of a company news module at the top of my page. LinkedIn has somehow deduced that I want to read about a company for which I haven't worked in 10 years. The worst part is there is no way to remove it. A big step back I like the new features, but one addition has ruined the whole experience for me: The placement of a company news module at the top of my page.

LinkedIn has somehow deduced that I want to read about a company for which I haven’t worked in 10 years. The worst part is there is no way to remove it.

A big step back

]]> By: peter caputa http://webworkerdaily.com/2008/03/03/what-do-you-think-of-the-new-linkedin/#comment-288989 peter caputa Mon, 03 Mar 2008 19:29:30 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=1846#comment-288989 I like the new changes a lot. But, I do think that LinkedIn could open up a bit more so that people could connect more easily. I like the new changes a lot. But, I do think that LinkedIn could open up a bit more so that people could connect more easily.

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