Candidate for Hire

On May 5, 2009 LinkedIn celebrated their 6^th anniversary. 6 years and 40 million users later LinkedIn has established itself as one of the top websites to go to for professional networking. If you are on the job market using the various features that LinkedIn provides can increase your job search success. One of those features is LinkedIn Groups. According to LinkedIn:

“LinkedIn Groups is your destination to find and join communities of professionals based on common interest, experience, affiliation, and goals. Stay in touch with organizations, schools, and companies that you are and were a part of, network with professionals with similar interests and goals, and collaborate in a professional community online.”

If you have a LinkedIn account and have yet to join any groups maybe it’s time to tighten up your networking belt and jump onboard. Below is a list of the top groups on LinkedIn that cater to those on the job market: