Seeking a job: is LinkedIn worth it? And how do I use it?

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The Something Awful Forums > Discussion > Ask/Tell > Business, Finance, and Careers > Seeking a job: is LinkedIn worth it? And how do I use it?

drw: Aug 26, 2020; There can be no justice, so long as laws are absolute. Even life itself is an exercise in exceptions.

LinkedIn is a job posting site just like indeed, ZipRecruiter etc. LinkedIn, unlike indeed, don't offer free job postings for recruiters. Because of that, scams etc are rare but they do exist. You can also check companies' pages to see if they are legit and who works there. You can message current and past employees and see if the company is a good fit for you.

You can also use LinkedIn solely for networking, publishing/advertising articles, learning, and fundraising for your startup. Connecting with potential investors on LinkedIn is a common practice nowadays.

It is not recommended to use LinkedIn as Facebook or Twitter. Employers, recruiters, and other boomers can see everything you do on the platform. If you have a platinum account, you can see "who sees your profile", so keep that in mind when clicking on others' profiles.

LinkedIn also offers a 1-year free platinum subscription for veterans.

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