Joining LinkedIn: An Intern’s Perspective
Despite the foreboding, Matrix-esque connotation, I was excited to become truly LinkedIn. My previous internships were interesting and educational, but I was looking forward to working in a younger, faster company. And, wow! LinkedIn delivers on that. By the end of day one I was set up with envy-inspiring equipment (fully-loaded MacBook Pro, giant Cinema display, and super comfy chair!), friendly, helpful colleagues, and all the tools I needed to start working on my first project, OpenSocial widgets.
The goal was to create a lightweight widget that grabs company information from LinkedIn via OpenSocial, and displays buzz about the user’s company on their LinkedIn home page, all as an exercise to help LinkedIn’s OpenSocial team develop and test the platform. Getting up to speed on OpenSocial was very easy. Between the Google tutorials and knowledgeable colleagues, setting up “hello world” was practically done for me. By day four I had a working, albeit ugly, version of the widget.
In short, working at LinkedIn is awesome. From the fast pace and supportive working environment (free food!) to the trust the company places in all its employees, even interns, LinkedIn is a company I am proud to work for. It’s going to be the best summer ever! Or at the very least, better than that one I spent painting houses. ;-)
Andrew Carman
LinkedIntern
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Kathie Thomas, A Clayton's Secretary June 25th, 2008
Interested in hearing more about the new company widget you mention. Is that like the News that is listed on our profiles at the moment? Because I find that receiving ACS News has nothing to do with me at all but the acronym for my business is ACS and I do have my own ACS News – however that is not what is showing – it’s a totally unrelated company.
Would be interested in hearing more and how you plan to work it?
Earl Harris June 28th, 2008
Andrew I think that is Awesome. I took a look at some of what your talking about (through your links) and looks great. Seems your Job is very rewarding. Wish you well– Earl Harris
Chris Baszto June 30th, 2008
Congrats. I hope you enjoy your internship and if you play your cards right, they might hire you on after the summer!
J Chu December 4th, 2008
I was just curious because I can’t find this information anywhere, but how would I go about applying for an internship at linkedin. The have nothing posted online on their website.
Mario Sundar December 4th, 2008
@J Chu,
You can find all of our job postings on our Job site
http://www.linkedin.com/static?key=jobs
Mario from LinkedIn