>> Slightly tangential question: what value have people derived from LinkedIn in their careers? I found myself in need of a job, and after some time failing vi

>> Slightly tangential question: what value have people derived from LinkedIn in their careers? I found myself in need of a job, and after some time failing via online applications I used LinkedIn. I just went through my connections, thought about who actually knows my capabilities the bast and sent them messages telling my situation. Top 12 I think was how many I sent. Got a few responses and one led to an interesting job. Also, I ended up talking to one guy who was looking for a change and I put him in touch with someone we both worked with before, and he found a new place! But it's not much other than a fancy contact list where people update their own information.