This morning on the way to work I heard a story on NPR about how job recruiters were using social networking software to do their jobs. The example they used was Linked-In. I’ve been on Linked-In myself for well over a year now. It’s pretty cool to hear a story on the radio about software that you’ve already been a part of for so long. :-)

Linked-In, for those of you unfamiliar with it, is a networking-style platform similar to MySpace or Facebook. The big difference here is that Linked-In is PROFESSIONAL. It’s not designed for chit-chatting or making new friends (although that can happen). Instead, its focus is on making professional contacts. Which explains why recruiters can use it effectively.

So check it out. You never know when you’ll need somebody who knows somebody you need. :-)

Here’s a link to my profile. Be sure to invite me to join your network if you sign up for Linked-In (which is, of course, free).

[tags]social networking, social software, technology, linked-in, NPR[/tags]