LinkedIn primarily a professional network, designed to facilitate linkages between people who are wanting to connect for work-related purposes. It is more “buttoned-down” than Facebook or MySpace with a more formal culture of relationships and connections. It is also the network of choice for most professionals.
Because LinkedIn is designed for professional networking, there’s a greater emphasis on building a reputation and connecting to employment and business opportunities. LinkedIn Questions and Answers is a way for people to ask questions and receive expert advice. Answers can be rated and people who do this well can improve their LinkedIn reputation. There are also employment listings and an ability to receive recommendations from your connections that then become part of your profile. You can also create and join groups.
1. Explore these links to understand what LinkedIn is and how and it works.
2. Explore these different ways to use LinkedIn and think about how they could apply to CILs