LinkedIN is a professional networking site -- it's not like MySpace or similar social media websites except in the fact that it uses the social networking model.

The social model is a method of expanding your connections to other people by inviting them to connect to you, and in-turn connecting to your extended network of contacts and connections.

A powerful way to build connections to others (which may lead to job offers, orders for products or services, a new employee or other professional contact), create a LinkedIN account and start adding contacts.

Here's the benefit: Lets say you have ten friends, business associates, customers or others who know what you do, like you, and would refer or recommend [READ MORE...]