Problem
When LinkedIn launched in 2003, its founders could never have imagined that less than a decade later, it would attract 120 new members per minute, around the clock and around the world. This social media site for professionals has grown into an important networking tool for connecting companies and job candidates at all levels. In the words of one LinkedIn executive, the site is a "global talent marketplace" where individual members are "entrepreneurs of their own lives." To get noticed by potential employers on LinkedIn, members need to post and keep their professional profiles updated. The more people in their network of contacts, the more possibilities for connecting with someone at a company that's hiring. Joining industry or specialized groups helps members stay on top of new developments and new openings in their chosen fields. Finally, LinkedIn is a good place to research possible employers and make one-to-one connections with a company recruiter6
Questions
1. What are the advantages and disadvantages of asking employees to alert their LinkedIn member networks when a job opening is available?
2. Do you think a company should be able to view the LinkedIn profiles of members who work for its competitors and even contact them about job openings? Explain your answer.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.