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LinkedIn: Is it useful in 2020?

People who use LinkedIn, could you please share your experience on using the platform? Do you find job opportunities there, have you found some useful contacts there, etc?
Overall, is it worth creating and spend time on developing a complete profile there or you believe a personal portfolio could be enough?

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    I'd say it can be very useful but it depends on what you intend to use it for. Are you trying to (potentially) get a full-time job? Or freelance work? Or meet investors? Something else?

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    I would say yes. It's the most popular platform for displaying your online resume/chonological work history, it does not take much time to set up. A personal portfolio is great for highlighting projects and showcasing your work. The two work great together to make you stand out.

    My team (B2B SaaS for building up your security program/compliance) uses LinkedIn a lot, a number of us have spent years networking and building up connections. Especially for anyone in marketing, sales, management, LinkedIn is a must. But, you want to define why you're using it so you get the most out of it (find a job? find customers? build a professional audience? follow interesting conversations?).

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    Yes, for sure! LinkedIn is the largest network platform for professional purposes and recruiters are there always looking for people to fill their roles. Also, a lot of vacancies are there, you just have to apply. Specially for people in IT and Marketing, it is a great platform. I receive at least three recruiters per week sending me DM to present full-time jobs and asking if I am interest to schedule a first job interview.

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