What I like about Linedin

There are several reasons why I like this professional platform and some reasons why the moment that I do not like the platform here are some bellow:

·         like it because it is clear – one of the reasons that I do really like about this platform is that the profiles are all set out in this really clear way that makes it easily readable and useable to gain a great deal of knowledge about individuals on a professional level, you are able to see their development within the industry and see the elements that they have that lead them to the role they are in today meaning that you can look at yourself in comparison to see what you can do to reach their level, therefore manipulate their road to success to help develop myself further in the industry. It is clear in the way that it is all sectioned and headed so that you always know what you are reading about with the use of the key words making it understandable about what they are focused on, overall making it clear to see and to use on a professional aspect.

·         like it because it is good opportunity to connect with people in the industry – this as I have mentioned before allows you to build up a professional network of people that are already in the same market as yourself that will overall help me develop and move forward while showcasing what I can do, therefore it can really open doors for me in my career as I need different opportunities to be able to succeed in the market and networking is a way in which these present themselves (due to open communications and knowledge of what is going on is presented through talk on platforms such as this one)

·         One of the things that I am unsure of so do not like about the use of LinkedIn is nothing to do with the network but it’s with me as a designer myself. Due to the way that I am still studying I feel that I am a designer that is still developing so feel that I am not refined enough to be placing myself on this professional website that people do use to gain jobs on as a professional that has already succeeded in the industry and have a strong identity where I am still someone that is trying to figure out mine, but I could feel this way forever as due to my nature of being  a perfectionist I feel that I will never be good enough to present myself professionally. Therefore by doing it know I have something that I van build upon when I develop and at least have a presence so that when I feel ready I already have the different elements needed and the knowledge how to use it. Also you never know what will present itself to you (job interview or opportunity) that could change everything for the positive so I know its important to just do it even if I feel I’m not ready as its always a starting point to put your foot into an industry that is so hard to get into.