Lets face it, LinkedIn isnt the most exciting app on your phone. But with a growing number of people using LinkedIn as a way to hook up with old work colleagues, it seems it isnt actually all work and no play. For a growing number of users, its the new Tinder, with a request to connect becoming the new swipe right.

What is LinkedIn mainly used for?

LinkedIn is the worlds largest professional network on the internet. You can use LinkedIn to find the right job or internship, connect and strengthen professional relationships, and learn the skills you need to succeed in your career.

Can you use LinkedIn for dating?

If youre into having some dirty fun with partnered professionals and are willing to play the long game, LinkedIn is your next great dating app. You can find an affair AND the possibility of a better gig.

How can I learn LinkedIn for free?

By following the steps below, youll gain access to another month of LinkedIn Premium beyond the one-month free trial.Step 1: Log into LinkedIn.Step 2: In another tab, sign up for Microsoft Visual Studio Dev Essentials. Step 3: Click on LinkedIn Learning.Step 4: Click “Activate”. Step 5: Youre in!

Does messaging on LinkedIn work?

LinkedIn Messaging allows you to communicate with other LinkedIn members that youre connected to. On LinkedIn, you can only message your 1st-degree connections (and, within group pages, fellow group members) for free. If you arent connected, you always have the option to send an InMail to another LinkedIn member.

What are the negatives of LinkedIn?

Heres a quick summary of LinkedIn disadvantages:Tons Of Spam Messages.Have To Commit An Abundance Of Time.Sale Connections.Interactivity Level Limited In Comparison To Other Networks.Connections Wont Necessarily Happen In Real-Time.Unverifiable Claims.Premium Account Prices, Get High If You Choose To Pay Monthly.More items