I would like to express my perspectives on the pros and cons of each of these two platforms. The benefits most certainly outweigh any of the negative aspects of either arenas. However, prescribing to both make for a much more meaningful representation of oneself.
Think about the objective of the PWP. What do you wish to accomplish by creating such a site? Great time and effort go into the careful planning and execution of one's PWP. But what purpose does it serve if one cannot publish their work? How would one make their PWP visible to the public? What type of exposure would the PWP truly receive without the assistance of the professional networking service LinkedIn?
Which leads me to the topic of LinkedIn. Many have joined the site, but few take full advantage of what LinkedIn has to offer. On a daily basis, regardless if we are mindful of the connection, individuals are making new, or reaffirming current networking relationships. By being a part of the LinkedIn community, one is taking the initiative to market themselves. LinkedIn is dedicated to the professional networking circuit. Here the individual is capable of linking their PWP directly into their profile. Unfortunately, the responsibility of managing a calculated and precise profile is solely on the individual. The stronger one's content information is, the more attractive the profile becomes. Exposure materializes over time and the scope of discernability is vast. The only drawback I can sense from LinkedIn is exposure is dependent on experience. The more professional experience one acquires, the greater the number of connections one can achieve on LinkedIn. Therefore, best be patient when building your professional network. Honesty, integrity, perseverance, and diligence all make for copious rewards.
Think about the objective of the PWP. What do you wish to accomplish by creating such a site? Great time and effort go into the careful planning and execution of one's PWP. But what purpose does it serve if one cannot publish their work? How would one make their PWP visible to the public? What type of exposure would the PWP truly receive without the assistance of the professional networking service LinkedIn?
Which leads me to the topic of LinkedIn. Many have joined the site, but few take full advantage of what LinkedIn has to offer. On a daily basis, regardless if we are mindful of the connection, individuals are making new, or reaffirming current networking relationships. By being a part of the LinkedIn community, one is taking the initiative to market themselves. LinkedIn is dedicated to the professional networking circuit. Here the individual is capable of linking their PWP directly into their profile. Unfortunately, the responsibility of managing a calculated and precise profile is solely on the individual. The stronger one's content information is, the more attractive the profile becomes. Exposure materializes over time and the scope of discernability is vast. The only drawback I can sense from LinkedIn is exposure is dependent on experience. The more professional experience one acquires, the greater the number of connections one can achieve on LinkedIn. Therefore, best be patient when building your professional network. Honesty, integrity, perseverance, and diligence all make for copious rewards.