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In addition to changing the ways in which people read, write, and gather information, the Digital Age has changed the job market. A number of online resume sites like LinkedIn have arisen in the Digital Age, creating an opportunity for employees and employers to connect via the Internet. | In addition to changing the ways in which people read, write, and gather information, the Digital Age has changed the job market. A number of online resume sites like LinkedIn have arisen in the Digital Age, creating an opportunity for employees and employers to connect via the Internet. | ||
Hannah Morgan comments on the value of using LinkedIn. She says, "Reaching far beyond the capacity of just a website for resumes, LinkedIn serves as a platform where people can communicate on a social and professional level, advancing their interests and opportunities in the process.<ref> | Hannah Morgan comments on the value of using LinkedIn. She says, "Reaching far beyond the capacity of just a website for resumes, LinkedIn serves as a platform where people can communicate on a social and professional level, advancing their interests and opportunities in the process.<ref>[http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/outside-voices-careers/2012/11/14/8-ways-to-amp-up-your-career-using-linkedin US News]</ref> While it may seem unnecessary for a college student to use LinkedIn, it is important to begin obtaining knowledge about various industries so that upon graduation, the student will be ready to embark in their field of choice. | ||
==Job Hunting in the Digital Age== | ==Job Hunting in the Digital Age== | ||
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==Professional and Social Connectivity== | ==Professional and Social Connectivity== | ||
According to Seth Fiegerman, "The social network for professionals has been growing at a rate of 10-15 million users per quarter.<ref> | According to Seth Fiegerman, "The social network for professionals has been growing at a rate of 10-15 million users per quarter.<ref>[http://www.mashable.com Mashable]</ref>” As of November, the site boasts over 187 million members. While this may seem like an overwhelming amount of users, LinkedIn is a close-knit online community when compared with the amount of users on Facebook and Twitter (over a billion each). Unlike other social media sites, LinkedIn has a targeted membership: professional individuals and people who are ready to enter the professional job market. | ||
===[http://www.linkedin.com/static?key=what_is_linkedin&trk=hb_what What is Linked In?]=== | ===[http://www.linkedin.com/static?key=what_is_linkedin&trk=hb_what What is Linked In?]=== | ||
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==Features== | ==Features== | ||
===Contact Plug-In=== | ===Contact Plug-In=== | ||
LinkedIn bought Rapportive[http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Messaging-and-Collaboration/LinkedIn-Buys-Rapportive-Gmail-Contact-Plugin-208870/], 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. | LinkedIn bought Rapportive<ref> Boulton, Clint. "LinkedIn Buys Rapportive Gmail Contact Plug-In." [http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Messaging-and-Collaboration/LinkedIn-Buys-Rapportive-Gmail-Contact-Plugin-208870/ eweek.com.] QuinStreet Inc., 24 Feb 2012. Web. 3 Dec 2012.[http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Messaging-and-Collaboration/LinkedIn-Buys-Rapportive-Gmail-Contact-Plugin-208870/]</ref>, 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. | ||
===Skills and Expertise=== | ===Skills and Expertise=== | ||
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. | 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. | ||