July 21, 2010

Video: Five Myths About LinkedIn You Need to Get Over

After last week's post showing how many people use LinkedIn as a stale resume repository and are not tapping into the business network's many benefits, a follow-up video has surfaced from YourBusinessChannel highlighting common myths about the network.

Have you run into the issue where you think you have enough connections on LinkedIn and don't need any more? Ask yourself a follow-up question - does your business have so much revenue you could not possibly need another dollar?

Mark Perl, a renowned LinkedIn expert, and I talk about the value of the network, contrasted with other sites, including Google and Facebook, and how you can take your static profile and make it an active one with new connections and recommendations.