LinkedIn – the largest professional network in the world.
Anyone who does business or client development should be a power-user of LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional network. Power-users also use it for due diligence, advice, references (e.g., on the firm you may be going to) and career changes. We recommend mastering the articles referenced in “100+ Ways to Use LinkedIn”.
Plaxo – another major player that can be worth the time spent. Many of the same powerful techniques can be used on both Plaxo and LinkedIn.
Xing - the largest professional network in Europe. Some Europeans are on LinkedIn, but if they choose just one network, it’s usually Xing.
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