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  • #1

    Do you use LinkedIn?

    Yes/no
    For what purpose?

    I'm a complete newb when it comes to LinkedIn. One of my professors "friended" me and then pointed out my profile wasn't up to date. I spent some time updating it this morning, but why? Will people have access to this? Will this be important in some way other than sharing professional stuff with a small group of people that I've got as friends?

    I'd love some input/advice/information!


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    ~Mom of 5, married to an ID doc
    ~A Rolling Stone Gathers No Moss
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  • #2
    When I have participated in hiring, I have always checked LinkedIn to see if the candidates have up to date profiles. It can provide a little more information than is on your resume, and just having a good profile shows potential employers that you are Internet-savvy and up to date.
    Wife of PGY-4 (of 6), cat herder, and mom to a sassy-pants four-nager.

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    • #3
      Can someone see a profile who is not a friend?


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      ~Mom of 5, married to an ID doc
      ~A Rolling Stone Gathers No Moss

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      • #4
        I have a profile and keep it updated, but I'm not convinced it's helpful - it's more of a just in case type of thing.

        Yes, I believe your profile is public, which makes sense because it's generally used for networking and professional information.
        Allison - professor; wife to a urology attending; mom to baby girl E (11/13), baby boy C (2/16), and a spoiled cat; knitter and hoarder of yarn; photographer

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        • #5
          Originally posted by PrincessFiona View Post
          Can someone see a profile who is not a friend?


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          Depends on your settings I think, but yes there is a public version of your profile.
          Wife of PGY-4 (of 6), cat herder, and mom to a sassy-pants four-nager.

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          • #6
            I keep mine updated, but I really just think of it as an online resume. I don't do the endorsements thing or post statuses.
            Laurie
            My team: DH (anesthesiologist), DS (9), DD (8)

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            • #7
              It can be good for headhunting and recruitment purposes. I've been headhunted via LinkedIn a few times. I find it is also kind of nice to use it to stay connected with acquaintances that aren't close enough to warrant Facebook friendship.

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              • #8
                Originally posted by ladymoreta View Post
                I keep mine updated, but I really just think of it as an online resume. I don't do the endorsements thing or post statuses.
                This.
                Sandy
                Wife of EM Attending, Web Programmer, mom to one older lady scaredy-cat and one sweet-but-dumb younger boy kitty

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                • #9
                  My amusing add to this thread - LinkedIn doesn't censor. When we started the adoption process, we found our baby's biological mom on LinkedIn, her photo was topless and occupation "drug dealer."
                  Carry on...


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                  -Deb
                  Wife to EP, just trying to keep up with my FOUR busy kids!

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                  • #10
                    Wow...


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                    wife to PGY1 GS and two little girls, and 1 annoying dog

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