tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449503.post8169766879180253561..comments2024-03-22T03:35:27.752-04:00Comments on Written Inc.: Microsoft's $26.2b LinkedIn gamble: I'm not impressedcarmilevyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00360045114379957605noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449503.post-27954475494360743982016-06-13T19:19:39.049-04:002016-06-13T19:19:39.049-04:00I found it interesting that Michael brought up tha...I found it interesting that Michael brought up that 1 in 3 people in the US has a LinkedIn account, as that sounds incredibly high. Also, just because people have an account there doesn't indicate usage. I have one which I pretty much never use and I know I'm not alone in that. <br /><br />I agree with your earlier commenter who mentions the accuracy of LinkedIn. You could put pretty much anything out there, as there is no verification system in place. <br /><br />I think you really nailed this one, Carmi, as I can't imagine Microsoft making a booming success out of something as lukewarm as LinkedIn after all these years. Dianne - Bunny Trailshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04604043807160470553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449503.post-49299574320352711012016-06-13T18:38:14.950-04:002016-06-13T18:38:14.950-04:00I have a relative who has a profile on it... I won...I have a relative who has a profile on it... I wonder if the site ever verifies... My relative posted in accurate facts about his history and past 'employment'.... I am assuming it doesn't .. therefore, I have doubts about the site.. As one of my adult kids have said ' its another Facebook'... and we all know how credible that site can be/not....Kalei's Best Friendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12331539743751163269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449503.post-43538820482648095062016-06-13T17:28:42.455-04:002016-06-13T17:28:42.455-04:00I use it every day to search for employers for our...I use it every day to search for employers for our students, review people's career paths and learn industry information. I also find people's posts more useful than in the past in terms of professional development.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05620594175526817357noreply@blogger.com