Thursday, February 19, 2009

Using LinkedIn to Research Companies

From DICE, February 18, 2009...

More than 160,000 businesses have established a company company profile on LinkedIn since the site launched the option about a year ago. They can be a helpful resource in learning about a particular employer when you’re applying for a job. As CIO Magazine says:

"LinkedIn company profiles can help you learn about companies on your short list in greater depth, according to career experts who have analyzed the service. Another bonus: a careful examination of LinkedIn contacts who have recently joined (or worked at) a company can help you determine if the organization would be a good fit, as you compare your own qualifications against the candidates hired."

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