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What is LinkedIn?
• LinkedIn is a business-oriented social networking service and a home to the largest professional network nowadays.
• Founded in December 14, 2002 and launched on May 5, 2003 in California by Reid Hoffman
• As of 2016, LinkedIn reports more than 400 million acquired users in more than 200 countries and territories.
Why Do I need LinkedIn?
• Users can find jobs, people and business opportunities
• Employers can list jobs and search for potential candidates.
• Job seekers can review the profile of hiring managers
• Users can follow different companies and can receive notifications
• Users can post their own photos and view photos of others to aid in identification.
The countries with the most LinkedIn users ( January 2016 )
Country Accounts (in millions)
USA 122
India 33
Brazil 23
United Kingdom 19
China 12
Canada 11
France 10
Italy 8
Mexico 8
Australia 7
Spain 7
Netherland 6