LinkedIn

=**LinkedIn**=


 * What is it?**
 * The purpose of the site is to allow registered users to maintain a list of contact details of people they know and trust in business. The people in the list are called Connections. Users can invite anyone (whether a site user or not) to become a connection.


 * How can you use it?**
 * Your professional network of trusted contacts gives you an advantage in your career, and is one of your most valuable assets. LinkedIn exists to help you make better use of your professional network and help the people you trust in return. Our mission is to connect the world’s professionals to make them more productive and successful. We believe that in a global connected economy, your success as a professional and your competitiveness as a company depends upon faster access to insight and resources you can trust.
 * Linked In is more of a professional site for teachers to collaborate and maintain contact with eachother in another social networking site.
 * Tests are available for apptitude to determine what careers individuals (your students) are best suited for.
 * Teachers can use this for school-to-work programs.


 * Why would you use it?**
 * Students in the classroom (those preparing to enter the workforce - high school) can create accounts and connect with people who can possibly help them in their careers.
 * Pros: ability to network with professionals and maintain contacts with future coworkers and employers
 * Cons: Lack of internet access
 * Standards: 2a, 2b, 2c, 2d, 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d
 * References**
 * // Wikipedia: LinkedIn //
 * // Education and Linked In //