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Job Searching Job Searching Find a Job Resumes & Letters Interviews & Employment From Alison Doyle, your Guide to Job Searching In my opinion, LinkedIn is the best site for professional networking, but not everyone agrees. What do you think? Is LinkedIn worthwhile for job seekers, or is at a waste of time as some people think? Poll: Is LinkedIn a Waste of Time? Don't Waste Your Time on LinkedIn If you're not going to do it right, there is no point wasting your time (and everyone else's) on LinkedIn. Everyone, in my opinion, should have a (complete) LinkedIn profile, should connect with everyone they know, should join LinkedIn Groups, and should use LinkedIn for job searching when they are in the market for a new job. How to Make Your LinkedIn Profile Stand Out Regardless of your profession, you can enhance your LinkedIn profile with images, videos, presentations and more. It takes just a few clicks, and online especially, a picture, video or graphic can convey much more than a thousand words. LinkedIn Tips A - Z Whether you're job searching or simply keeping your career on track, LinkedIn is one of the most important tools you can use. Here's a list of tips for getting the most out of LinkedIn. Search Related Topics:  linkedin  linkedin tips  linkedin job search Connect With Alison on LinkedIn  Here's how to connect with me on LinkedIn: Connect With Alison Join the About Job Search LinkedIn Group Related Searches Application for Job Career Job Search Waste Management Job Job Interview Skills Job Training Featured Articles   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Alison Doyle Job Searching Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Job Searching newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com   Must Reads Start a Job Search Apply for Jobs Prepare for a Job Interview Interview Questions & Answers Resume & Cover Letter Examples   Follow me on: Advertisement