LinkedIn: Is it worth it?
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LinkedInAdvantages and disadvantages of
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Advantages• Self-promotion• Networking• Substitute for face-to-face meetings (if shy or located
abroad)• Sense of community• Share information• Connect & re-connect
• Keep up-to-date on events & debates in the field• Substitute for professional development
• Public audience encourages honesty• Ultimately leads to greater job prospects!
Sources: Thew (2008); Duncan-Howell (2010); Gerard (2011); Guillory and Hancock (2012).
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Disadvantages• Tendency to mislead on interests & hobbies•Must be active• Regularly update information• Actively seek to expand network
•Must be alert (‘continuity’)• Avoid foolish posts on other profiles
• Restrictive in some ways
Sources: Thew (2008); Papacharissi (2009); Guillory and Hancock (2012); NY Times (2015).