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Articles posted in February 2010

  • Where did all the people go from the collapsed financial institutions?

    DJ Patil, February 18, 2010

    As Data Scientists we are regularly asked about interesting trends taking place on LinkedIn. One of the biggest trends in the professional space last year was the economic collapse. Reports from numerous sources all tell a similar story — the economic downturn has affected thousands of companies with millions of workers laid off.

    At LinkedIn we have a unique view into the ebbs and flows of labor markets and one trend we noticed was there were beneficiaries of these large-scale upheavals.  In particular, we saw substantial spikes in user activity for the following 5 companies during major financial events:

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  • Now Available: Your Professional Network within Microsoft Outlook

    Elliot Shmukler, February 17, 2010

    This past November, we announced a partnership between Microsoft and LinkedIn to bring your LinkedIn Professional Network right within your Microsoft Outlook Inbox.

    I’m happy to say that a Beta version of this functionality is now available.

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  • Reorder the Sections on Your LinkedIn Profile: Now You’re in Control

    Aaron Bronzan, February 2, 2010

    Starting today, we bring you the ability to reorder the sections on your LinkedIn profile via drag-and-drop. This enhancement, one of the most highly-requested profile features from our users, gives you the ability to highlight the skills, expertise, and/or experiences that make you stand out.

    Your profile is an important part of your online professional identity. At LinkedIn we’d like to provide you with all the tools you need to build and maintain a profile that can showcase your unique professional value. Now you’re in complete control over your professional brand. Given below is a quick demo of how it works:

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