Linked in has a particular niche for networking, in that it's primarily a business to business tool, however, this is not always the case and to pigeon- hole this particular platform might be making a big mistake. Careful posting and judicious selection of group membership can allow you to position yourself as an expert or guru in your field, amongst other professionals with similar interest portfolio's. It can also be a valuable tool for increasing your professional learning network (PLN).

There are a few blog posts offering practical advice on using Linkedin. Have a look at Fiona Godsman's blog for some useful advice. Also, lawyer Michelle Hynes has Some useful advice

So, have another look at Linkedin. After all, 100 million users can't be all wrong can they ?

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