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Is LinkedIn an effective networking tool?

Results so far:

No
38% 68 votes Total: 177 votes
Yes
62% 109 votes
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    by Brad Hilderbrand

    As a young professional eager to "climb the ladder" and seek out the best opportunities for a rewarding career, LinkedIn seemed like a sure ticket to making the right connection...read more

  • 2 of 2

    by teddlesruss dat who

    LinkedIn was the best widely available networking tool we had, at one time. But of course, DOS was the best widely available PC operating system we had at one time, too. Also ...read more

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    by BuildWith

    LinkedIn is a highly effective tool, but like any tool it can be abused, overused or under utilized. For example, do not create a profile and contact your friends to do so, then...read more

  • 2 of 9

    by Ray Marr

    LinkedIn a recently new and better accepted means to an electronic version of traditional networking, LinkedIn takes business networking to a new level enabling you to be connec...read more

  • 3 of 9

    by Richard Gomes

    Linkedin makes it possible for its members to acquire contacts and leads for a fraction of the cost of traditional lead generation methods. Here's how. This is easy enough to...read more

  • 4 of 9

    by Jeff Snyder

    LinkedIn is quite effective if you take the time to understand how LinkedIn works and then develop a methodology that applies to your need for using LinkedIn. In January of 200...read more

  • 5 of 9

    by Regina Paulose

    Linkedin is an effective networking tool. First, the site allows for people to write all about themselves in a manner that is uniform across the board. There really is no room f...read more

  • 6 of 9

    by Ivor W. Hartmann

    Being a LinkedIn user for six months now I would have to say Yes, but perhaps not always in the way they primarily intended. What I initially liked about it, was the serious bus...read more

  • 7 of 9

    by Jeoff Haskins

    Every tool is effective and successful... ONLY! if understood and used for it's intended purpose. LinkedIn can be an effective tool and like with anything it has a yes/no type ...read more

  • 8 of 9

    by Bruce Gilbert

    Yes, linkedIn is an effective networking tool. How are the best jobs found? Is it through Monster? Is it through the newspaper classifieds? No, it is a proven fact that the b...read more

  • 9 of 9

    by Andreea M.

    I don't know how much of a networking tool LinkedIn is but I am certain it could become a very effective one. Just think about it. We're talking about a site who puts a high str...read more

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