What does everyone think of LinkedIn these days?

[Aimee]

I've been spending so much more time there since they added Jobs and Answers. I feel like it's really graduated to "Social Network" status now. Are you using LinkedIn's new features? What do you think?

[brad neelan]

I am inclined to agree with you. I think that Linked In has evolved into quite a useful Social network. I use it to keep a running contact book, and the additional amenities of reaching out to new people and situations is evolving. I think that over time, with diligent stewardship, Linked In will become more viable and step into the role as the professional equivalent of My Space...

[Linkedin-Entrepreneurs.com Victory Darwin]

I've met new clients, partners etc over the last 2 weeks of intensely using it. (Also made $10k in sales). Had a couple guys from the states fly up to meet me in person, for future potential business dealings. I'm impressed, but I think I'm the exception. The first 4 months it just wasted my time. I'd ask questions and get maybe 2 answers. When my network hit 500+ (4million+ 3rd level) things got looking good, but even beyond that it was figuring out a way to manage the contacts. Linkedin needs a contact manager desperately --even if just used for social. Otherwise it's just an address book. It's strange how they are so popular even though it's so lacking in essential features. ~V

[Aimee]

Funny I mentioned LinkedIn...two recruiters just contacted me via my profile. (Don't worry kids, I'm not going anywhere!) But it's good to know that it's THAT useful for job hunting.