LinkedIn: Advantages, Common Errors, and Possible Use

9/21/2019
RUNNING HEAD: LINKEDIN
LinkedIn

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Contents
Introduction......................................................................................................................................2
LinkedIn...........................................................................................................................................2
Advantages......................................................................................................................................2
Common Errors...............................................................................................................................3
Possible use......................................................................................................................................4
Conclusion.......................................................................................................................................5
Bibliography....................................................................................................................................6

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Introduction
The report is prepared on the title ‘Workplace Learning’. It includes the lessons and the
training that individuals receive while working. At the workplace learning, individual gains
experience and knowledge based on the work (Malloch, 2010). The report initiates by
providing a brief introduction about the LinkedIn. The next section focuses on the various
advantages that can benefit the software developer in their career. It also emphasized on various
mistakes that are performed by the individuals on LinkedIn. Lastly, it includes recommendations
to leverage the best possible use LinkedIn.
The basic aim behind preparing the report is to provide required information with respect
to LinkedIn. It provides an opportunity to upgrade the knowledge based on LinkedIn.
Additionally, it will enable in developing the effective use of LinkedIn.
LinkedIn
It is a US based business social network developed for professionals. It enables
developing work profile that focuses on work practice. It allows the individuals to upload their
Character Vitae and search corporates and recruiters. Its proper usage allows career
advancement. It brings multiple opportunities in the career field (Van Dijck, 2013).
Advantages
1. LinkedIn is a beneficial tool for software developer. It allows entering skills based on the
knowledge in the LinkedIn profile. Individual can add skills relating programming
languages, operating skills and software. Further, link can be added of the self-developed
websites and programs. It will assist in easily highlighting the work and knowledge to the
business organization (Utz, 20116).
2. It enhances the knowledge and awareness of the Software developer with respect to
his/her field.
3. LinkedIn provides multiple learning courses to Software developer. These courses will
directly enhance the growing skills and further enriches their knowledge with respect to