The Philippines is a nation that loves social networks. It boasts the most number of users for then social network giant Friendster. It is the 8th most connected country for Facebook. But ask the average Filipino what LinkedIn is, and most probably one gets a blank stare.
That goes for any average user in any country.
Basically, LinkedIn is a social network.
It is not the usual social network people are accustomed to like Facebook. It brands itself as a network for professionals. People join LinkedIn not to talk about their personal lives but to connect with others to enrich and expand their business and career through networking.
It’s about knowing and meeting people within one’s own industry without leaving the office or attending conventions and seminars. Better yet, it’s connecting with like minded people.
With LinkedIn, people can find job openings related to their core competence, know the latest within their industry, and even ask peers for answers and advice.
As their slogan aptly puts it, it’s about making relationships matter.
That goes for any average user in any country.
Basically, LinkedIn is a social network.
It is not the usual social network people are accustomed to like Facebook. It brands itself as a network for professionals. People join LinkedIn not to talk about their personal lives but to connect with others to enrich and expand their business and career through networking.
It’s about knowing and meeting people within one’s own industry without leaving the office or attending conventions and seminars. Better yet, it’s connecting with like minded people.
With LinkedIn, people can find job openings related to their core competence, know the latest within their industry, and even ask peers for answers and advice.
As their slogan aptly puts it, it’s about making relationships matter.
