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    Does anyone use linkedin.com?

    I am a member although being naturally suspicious of such things I have never used it, although a former colleague of mine found a contract through an agent using the site, and this morning I spoke to an agent who also uses the site.

    Wondered if the esteemed ladies and gentlemen of CUK had any experience of this site.
    Autom...Sprow...Canna...Tik banna...Sandwol...But no sera smee

    #2
    I have been in it for the last 3 years. Have about 8 contacts in there. Never been useful for anything. I guess it's the kind of networking tool that's only of any use if your business depends a lot on your contacts / potential contacts
    Chico, what time is it?

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      #3
      I am tempted to tell friends about the service but I'm not keen to give free contacts to the person who originally invited me (a real leech).
      Last edited by WageSlave; 7 October 2005, 13:45.
      Autom...Sprow...Canna...Tik banna...Sandwol...But no sera smee

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        #4
        I've used Plaxo in my time but I'm loathe to belong to others (does LinkedIn encourage leeches? I've had a similar contact...).
        "I can put any old tat in my sig, put quotes around it and attribute to someone of whom I've heard, to make it sound true."
        - Voltaire/Benjamin Franklin/Anne Frank...

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          #5
          Originally posted by cojak
          I've used Plaxo in my time but I'm loathe to belong to others (does LinkedIn encourage leeches? I've had a similar contact...).
          It probably does. I don't mind sharing contacts with deserving people, but there's a certain type which really sticks in my craw. You know the sort, like a vampire sucking all the information, knowledge and work out of you with nothing in return, only to forget you the second they think the free meal is finished.
          Autom...Sprow...Canna...Tik banna...Sandwol...But no sera smee

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            #6
            linkedin.com

            Just found this post.....
            I am being cautious who I am inviting....and am paranoid about leeches. Surely some of my value as a contractor is who I know and respect.
            I am always v careful who I recommend.
            I have also not deliberately linked to any agencies though others on my network have. I don't like the idea they can see the names of the managers of the companies I have worked for.....I imagine they will be phoning these companies straight away saying "Can I speak to x"

            So signed up, actively filled everything in, but have not yet generated or tried to generate any work from it.
            Cheers

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              #7
              If I want to keep in touch I pick up the phone or preferably go to visit them - I guess I'm just an old fashoined git.

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                #8
                I'm with you there. When I met somebody who asked me whether being a contractor meant I had to network a lot, and then followed up with " so which website do you use?" I was most bemused.

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                  #9
                  Surprised to see this old post floating back.

                  I've used the site a bit; no great experiences (although I colleague of mine did find a contract through the site) but equally no horror stories. These days I can't be bothered with it
                  Autom...Sprow...Canna...Tik banna...Sandwol...But no sera smee

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