Did the exact same thing over a year ago. I can't believe they haven't changed that workflow yet.
LinkedIn is a Virus
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Re: LinkedIn is a Virus
#102My version: I was on the iPad, somehow hit a link to send invites to everyone on my "you might know" list. Much embarassment ensued. Surprisingly, about 75% of people who I've never met (online or IRL) accepted the invite. I'm not exactly sure why Linkedin is worth a damn anymore.
Surprisingly, about 75% of people who I've never met (online or IRL) accepted the invite.
On LinkedIn, I accept all invites. It's my business contact data and if someone wants to get my business contact data in his LinkedIn address book, I am glad to provide them.
On other platforms, I am more restrictive. On Facebook for example, I only accept friend request from persons I know in some way or another.
Re: LinkedIn is a Virus
#103All of social networking is a virus. They all rely on viral growth, viral "features" are often pushed despite no one liking them (see everything Facebook ever did). And most disturbingly if they succeed in growing big enough (Facebook again) then not having one can become a bit of problem in real life. Of course LinkedIn is a virus. It's what works.
"Viral" and "virus" often have different meanings in a technological / web context. Compare: "Cute cat video goes viral" vs. "Cute cat download contains a virus" Then compare: "Linked grows with viral features" vs. "LinkedIn is a Virus" (with capital V).
Your comparisons are not parallel. The article isn't saying LinkedIn contains a virus. The constructs "Linked grows with viral features" and "LinkedIn is a Virus" are much closer than you suggest.
Re: LinkedIn is a Virus
#104I use LinkedIn the same way I used to collect Business Cards in the pre-Internet darkness.
The folks you contact regularly go into my address book, the rest go into my desk drawer tied up by a big rubber band.
Outlook is the address book, LinkedIn is the rubber band.
Re: LinkedIn is a Virus
#105I did the exact same thing. Awkward.
Re: LinkedIn is a Virus
#106Earlier quoted context omitted.
I've found linkedin to be massively useful when looking for new contracts. I'm a contractor based in the UK.
any tips you could give?
I generally only add people in Linkedin that I have a personal or professional interest in. I try and make sure that I actually meet, in person, the most important contacts on my Linkedin. I try and add people who are high up in the companies I want to work for WHERE they are also connected to people that I personally know.
You need to get out there and grow your network in person as well as online. Online should supplement what you do in real life.
I also only add recruiters that work in the specific technologies that I use, I also try and call these recruiters for a casual chat about the state of the market. Only recruiters that I get a good vibe from remain on my list.
This has resulted in me never being out of contract work for a few years now and my network now includes CEO's and MD's at very good companies who I have personally developed relationships with.
Re: LinkedIn is a Virus
#107I hated Linkedin since it started 10-ishyears ago because it managed to get to my private email because a friend invited me. Now I know how that happened.
People use it for jobs and so I'm loathe to delete it entirely, but I still loathe it.
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#108Earlier quoted context omitted.
How to unfollow a company: 1. Go to this page: http://www.linkedin.com/companies?dspFllwed=&trk=hb_tab_... 2. Click 'Stop following' under the company you wish to stop following.
Thanks but I still have the status that "I'm following " that I cannot remove http://help.linkedin.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/3003
This won't fix the past, but it's not a bad idea to go to: https://www.linkedin.com/settings/ and 'Turn off activity broadcasts'.
Re: LinkedIn is a Virus
#109Earlier quoted context omitted.
"Viral" and "virus" often have different meanings in a technological / web context. Compare: "Cute cat video goes viral" vs. "Cute cat download contains a virus" Then compare: "Linked grows with viral features" vs. "LinkedIn is a Virus" (with capital V).
Your comparisons are not parallel. The article isn't saying LinkedIn contains a virus. The constructs "Linked grows with viral features" and "LinkedIn is a Virus" are much closer than you suggest.
I don't think the article meant that linkedin grows virally though. I think it was trying to compare linkedin to a virus that spreads by hijacking your address book.
At least that's how I read it.
Re: LinkedIn is a Virus
#110Earlier quoted context omitted.
"Viral" and "virus" often have different meanings in a technological / web context. Compare: "Cute cat video goes viral" vs. "Cute cat download contains a virus" Then compare: "Linked grows with viral features" vs. "LinkedIn is a Virus" (with capital V).
Your comparisons are not parallel. The article isn't saying LinkedIn contains a virus. The constructs "Linked grows with viral features" and "LinkedIn is a Virus" are much closer than you suggest.
The comparisons are not meant to be parallel. Try looking in context of the parent comment.