I've never really had much use for LinkedIn, but with the recent layoffs, others have been adding me and I've been adding them, and then it started suggesting other people I've worked with at previous jobs, so I've added them.
Today I got e-mail from a guy I worked with/for back at Penton seven years ago, and he wants to have lunch. He works elsewhere now, but he's still in a media gig. I'm intrigued, and I guess I'd like to think a little more about my own media roots. (As long as it isn't radio. ;))
I'm still not entirely sure I understand the value of LinkedIn. Anyone else using it?
Gordon is using it. A couple of his friends who were laid off used it and were able to find jobs through those they were "linked" with.
I guess if you are in a position where you want/need a job, especially where competition is high, having an "in" with a company that is hiring is a good thing.