LinkedIn is a key professional networking site with over 175 million users globally. It allows users to find connections from their email contacts and search for others like alumni or colleagues. Groups on LinkedIn provide a way to network with others interested in similar topics, and can be used to lurk, ask questions, or respond to others. Information about companies and executives can be found on their LinkedIn profiles, though contact information may be restricted without a connection. Paid options provide more complete company information.
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1. How to use LinkedIn for Database
LinkedIn is a key networking tool for professionals in virtually any field. In 2012, LinkedIn reported there
were more than 175 million registered users of the site, in more than 200 locations around the globe. The
value of the site relies on the theory suggesting that all people are within six degrees of separation from
each other. Once you build a following, your odds of connecting with potential employers, clients or
business partners can be increased exponentially.
Who Is on LinkedIn
One of the first steps that you can take on LinkedIn after setting up your profile is finding out who among
your current circle of contacts is also on the site. Do this by clicking on "Contacts," then "Add
Connections." Enter your email address and you'll get a list of those you've connected to via email who are
on the site. Then you can reach out to connect with them. You can also find potential connections by
searching for alumni, colleagues or companies.
Using Groups for Networking
There are literally thousands of Groups on LinkedIn. The Groups area of the site includes a wide range of
groups (historically referred to as SIGs or special interest groups) on topics literally ranging from aviation
to zoology. In addition to joining existing groups, you can also launch your own group that representing
business colleagues, customers, clients or just people with a shared interest. Groups are a good way to
network with a collection of like-minded individuals. You can lurk in the groups and just follow the
conversations for a while, or jump in with your own questions or responses to other questions.
2. How to use LinkedIn for Database
How to get Company Information
from LinkedIn
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Please note : when you see contact info button on the profile it means this person has
share his contact information & if it is unavailable It means it is restricted by the
profile owner.
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Please note : when you see contact info button on the profile it means this person has
share his contact information & if it is unavailable It means it is restricted by the
profile owner.