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I've never found any real use for linkedin. Never gotten any references to hires that were worth it. Never gotten any work through it. About all it's useful

by crusso 14y ago

I've never found any real use for linkedin. Never gotten any references to hires that were worth it. Never gotten any work through it. About all it's useful for is knowing when some people are dissatisfied with their current job and looking for new employment... their linkedin activity goes way up and you hear from them through the service.

tferraz 14y ago
I agree with you, but now that I'm searching for a job, I'm seeing a lot of integration with linkedin where you can apply by clicking just one button, what is better than complete a huge form for every job offer.
- gvb 14y ago
  That is either sarcasm which needs to be marked, or you are in trouble. "[B]y clicking just one button [you can] complete a huge form for every job offer" is the definition of how to produce spam. All "how to write an effective job application" articles emphasize writing cover letters/emails that show you've read and understood the job requirements and demonstrate how you can fill the position, including a resume with applicable information.
  - tferraz 14y ago
    Yes, but tools such as Taleo does not help the user, as it is likely the user will be typing the same information many times. This free the user to write better cover letters and emails. Thinking from a HR perspective, maybe linkedin API can help automate the search for a fit and avoid spams. Spams may occurs because they don't have the right tools.
jpdoctor 14y ago
> About all it's useful for is knowing when some people are dissatisfied with their current job and looking for new employment... Also, it's useful for knowing who just lost their job because that's about the only time I see anyone update their page.
- josteink 14y ago
  > Also, it's useful for knowing who just lost their job I mostly see people updating LinkedIn prior to fusions or other big changes, or when they're just fed up with their position.

by crusso 14y ago

tferraz 14y ago

I agree with you, but now that I'm searching for a job, I'm seeing a lot of integration with linkedin where you can apply by clicking just one button, what is better than complete a huge form for every job offer.

gvb 14y ago
That is either sarcasm which needs to be marked, or you are in trouble. "[B]y clicking just one button [you can] complete a huge form for every job offer" is the definition of how to produce spam. All "how to write an effective job application" articles emphasize writing cover letters/emails that show you've read and understood the job requirements and demonstrate how you can fill the position, including a resume with applicable information.
- tferraz 14y ago
  Yes, but tools such as Taleo does not help the user, as it is likely the user will be typing the same information many times. This free the user to write better cover letters and emails. Thinking from a HR perspective, maybe linkedin API can help automate the search for a fit and avoid spams. Spams may occurs because they don't have the right tools.

jpdoctor 14y ago

> About all it's useful for is knowing when some people are dissatisfied with their current job and looking for new employment... Also, it's useful for knowing who just lost their job because that's about the only time I see anyone update their page.

josteink 14y ago
> Also, it's useful for knowing who just lost their job I mostly see people updating LinkedIn prior to fusions or other big changes, or when they're just fed up with their position.