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At LinkedIn, we’re inspired every single day by our members’

accomplishments, ambition, optimism – and smarts.

Today on our 12th anniversary, we want to celebrate you by sharing 12 of

the many stories from people who remind us why we do what we do.

See her transformation

Lora PoeppingPresident, Plum Job Search StrategiesSeattle, Washington

Lora took getting laid off as an opportunity to transform her

career. She built her professional brand on LinkedIn, started her own

company, and now helps others get the jobs they’ve been wanting.

Check out his story

Theo used LinkedIn to keep in touch with colleagues, prove his skills, and get an internship that turned into his full-time job.

Theo LevequeCommunity Manager and Web Marketer, Montpotager.comLyon, France

Caroline NassifProject Architect, Lundberg Design Berkeley, California

See her impact

Caroline found a seat on a nonprofit board that needed her skills, passions, and talents in architecture. Now she’s giving back to

her community.

Hiba took her career into her own hands by getting in touch with a

recruiter at her dream company – and landing exactly the

job she wanted.

Hear her tips

Hiba BalfaqihHR & Admin Director, Kcal Healthy Fast FoodsDubai, United Arab Emirates

Jess Ratty Brand Communications Manager, CrowdfunderCornwall, England

See how her career grew

Jess went from being a waitress to a small business owner with the help of her LinkedIn network. Next step? She got offered an amazing opportunity at a company she’s thrilled to work for.

David, blind since birth, doesn’t let his disability get in the way of

pursuing his passion. He’s been a successful recruiter for more than

30 years – and LinkedIn is his go-to tool.

You'll want to watch this

David HumePrincipal, HR Network ConsultingMelbourne, Australia

Nicolette took the driver’s seat in her own job search by creating a

LinkedIn ad campaign about herself, targeted at her college alumni – and landed her dream

internship.

Dive into her strategy

Nicolette WeinbaumStudent, Villanova UniversityPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania

See how she changed the conversation

Kara is reaching audiences she never could before by sharing unique financial insights and

information on LinkedIn.

Kara SegretoCMO, Prudential RetirementNew York City, New York

Gaurav Varma Global MBA Candidate, Temple UniversityNew Delhi, India

Read his advice

Gaurav explored international business schools on LinkedIn. The result? He found the perfect school to help him build his career.

Follow her journey

Akita has kept up with her professional network on LinkedIn through 5 jobs across 4 countries.

Akita SomaniBusiness Leader, Loyalty Solutions, MasterCardSingapore

Read how he's changing lives

Hiring a former Marine changed Evan’s perspective and inspired him to keep helping and hiring veterans. He’s now using LinkedIn to

help change the lives of even more vets who’ve come home.

Evan GuzmanHead of Military Programs and Veteran Affairs – Global Talent Acquisition, VerizonNew York City, New York

Conor wanted to break free from the status quo. He used LinkedIn to transform the way his company reaches customers so they could

simplify their work lives.

See how his company soared

Conor ShawVice President General Business and Partner Channels, SAPDublin, Ireland