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==Features== | ==Features== | ||
===Contact Plug-In=== | ===Contact Plug-In=== | ||
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. | 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.</ref>, a website that creates browser plug-ins that integrate social media contacts into Gmail in order to increase opportunities to make connections via LinkedIn. Increasing connections increases a network and thus, increases the chance of getting a desirable job. | ||
===Skills and Expertise=== | ===Skills and Expertise=== | ||
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===Groups and Answers=== | ===Groups and Answers=== | ||
Employees can seek help in answering business questions by linking with other business associates | Employees can seek help in answering business questions by linking with other business associates with this feature. 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, and this tool allows a new employee to potentially avoid bothering a supervisor with a question. | ||
===Today’s News=== | ===Today’s News=== | ||
LinkedIn users have easy access to news | LinkedIn users have easy access to industry-related news. This is an important tool, because relevant information about the industry can be shared with co-workers and superiors. Being up-to-date on news and happenings in the industry shows that the employee is motivated, interested, and valuable. | ||
===Influencers=== | ===Influencers=== | ||
The “Influencers” section follows industry leaders. Demonstrating knowledge about important people in the industry shows initiative and shows that the employee cares enough about the industry to find out relevant information about industry leaders. If someone is genuinely attempting to succeed in the industry, it is vital to know who the leaders are because, one day, they could be working with those individuals. | The “Influencers” section follows industry leaders. Demonstrating knowledge about important people in the industry shows initiative and shows that the employee cares enough about the industry to find out relevant information about industry leaders. If someone is genuinely attempting to succeed in the industry, it is vital to know who the leaders are because, one day, they could be working with those individuals. | ||
===Endorsements=== | ===Endorsements=== | ||
Colleagues can assist each other by giving | Colleagues can assist each other by giving and receiving good recommendations. One of the major benefits of LinkedIn is that it helps build a network for a user. By giving good recommendations for colleagues, employees increase their chances of receiving good recommendations. This helps to build relationships with co-workers and associates. | ||
===Resume Builder=== | ===Resume Builder=== | ||
LinkedIn's newest feature, a resume builder, incorporates user's information into a resume format. The feature offers various resume styles that fit the user's skills, career field, and expertise. The benefits of a cohesive resume are outlined in [[VisualCV]]. | LinkedIn's newest feature, a resume builder, incorporates user's information into a resume format. The feature offers various resume styles that fit the user's skills, career field, and expertise. The benefits of a cohesive resume are outlined in [[VisualCV]]. | ||