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LinkedIn bought Rapportive, a website that creates browser plug-ins that integrates social media contacts into Gmail, in order to increase opportunities for connections on the website. Increasing connections increases a network and thus, increases the chance of getting a desirable job [http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Messaging-and-Collaboration/LinkedIn-Buys-Rapportive-Gmail-Contact-Plugin-208870/]. | LinkedIn bought Rapportive, a website that creates browser plug-ins that integrates social media contacts into Gmail, in order to increase opportunities for connections on the website. Increasing connections increases a network and thus, increases the chance of getting a desirable job [http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Messaging-and-Collaboration/LinkedIn-Buys-Rapportive-Gmail-Contact-Plugin-208870/]. | ||
===Skills and Expertise=== | ===Skills and Expertise=== | ||
With this tool, LinkedIn users are shown skills related to the ones entered in their profiles. This feature | With this tool, LinkedIn users are shown skills related to the ones entered in their profiles. This feature allows users to brush up on important skills they might lack. Taking advantage of this tool is wise and useful in the career field of choice. In the competitive job market of the digital age, it is important to show mastery of all skills related to a field in order to increase chances of obtaining a job. | ||
===Groups and Answers=== | ===Groups and Answers=== | ||
Employees can seek help in answering business questions by linking with other business associates in the industry. This tool is especially useful for newcomers to business, or for those who are just curious. It is easy to be intimidated in the work force by higher-ups and superiors, this tool cuts down on the awkward question chat by linking users directly with like-minded associates. | Employees can seek help in answering business questions by linking with other business associates in the industry. This tool is especially useful for newcomers to business, or for those who are just curious. It is easy to be intimidated in the work force by higher-ups and superiors, this tool cuts down on the awkward question chat by linking users directly with like-minded associates. | ||