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[–] [email protected] 3 points 8 months ago (2 children)

Might just be my industry (Accounting/Finance), but LinkedIn has also been great for me.

The first job out of college is always the hardest. I spent months sending out hundreds of resumes for a dozen interviews. But each job since then, I've only had to send out two or three before I had an offer.

Oddly, I'm back working for the same company I started at. I could be making more by job-hopping, but I realized that once I'm making enough money, I would rather take a pay cut then have the increased stress, poor benefits, and longer hours.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 8 months ago

I think LinkedIn works best for somewhat specialized workers with higher education, credentials or specialized experience. I too have found my last two jobs there. It was useless for years but I recently hit a threshold apparently and it suddenly has become a good resource.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 8 months ago

Wisdom! I get bored after a couple of years, so I'm mostly chasing the adventure, so I have changed industries and country recently without earning more.