I'm with Corey on this one. If LinkedIn were a Directory, I'd probably be on your side. However,
Connections = Information growing exponentially
So for Knowledge Based Industries, Linked In requires them to have lots of connections simply because it might just open the right door of opportunity.
For technologists, I think many prefer to stay in their own "islands" (and use people like me help connect them to other islands of technologists at a safe distance - much they way I deal with other recruiters).
For my industry of choice right now (recruitment), I dare say you it might be a case of don't call me, I'll call you when I need you.
The question I ask when evaluating invitations is whether this person's profile and mutual connections inspire trust. I only show shared contacts because I think if need the directory, you'll search for someone.
I wish I could come up with a witty metaphor right now, but I'm stuck on trying to make something with "Doors" in it work - doors of opportunity are the best I can do for now, perhaps it will spark a thought in return.
Connections = Information growing exponentially
So for Knowledge Based Industries, Linked In requires them to have lots of connections simply because it might just open the right door of opportunity.
For technologists, I think many prefer to stay in their own "islands" (and use people like me help connect them to other islands of technologists at a safe distance - much they way I deal with other recruiters).
For my industry of choice right now (recruitment), I dare say you it might be a case of don't call me, I'll call you when I need you.
The question I ask when evaluating invitations is whether this person's profile and mutual connections inspire trust. I only show shared contacts because I think if need the directory, you'll search for someone.
I wish I could come up with a witty metaphor right now, but I'm stuck on trying to make something with "Doors" in it work - doors of opportunity are the best I can do for now, perhaps it will spark a thought in return.
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