How to build a professional brand on LinkedIn: Avoid using out-of-date photos and make the most of hobbies and interests April 30, 2015 Do you remember being told not to judge a book by its cover? Perhaps it’s true, but there’s a reason that publishers have such large design teams. Of course, a person’s value can’t be established by their appearance alone, but the reality is that, as professionals, we’re always selling our skills and experience. Our professional [...]
LinkedIn share price plummets as second quarter outlook fails to impress April 30, 2015 LinkedIn once again beat expectations, but a bleak outlook for the second quarter didn't go down well with investors. The figures During the first three months of 2015, the social networking site's revenue went up to $638m (£415m), 35 per cent higher than last year's first quarter figure. This was ahead of the $636.5m [...]
These tech companies offer the best junior salaries: Linkedin, Amazon, Microsoft April 9, 2015 Career starters with a head for stats, a passion for code, and a burning desire to take home a hefty pay cheque should consider roles at companies like LinkedIn and Amazon over their trendier rivals such as Google. Research by salary benchmarking site Emolument.com shows software and internet-focused companies offer young employees higher salaries, with hardware firm [...]
LinkedIn splurges $1.5bn on learning hub lynda.com April 9, 2015 LinkedIn has just splurged $1.5bn to acquire online learning firm lynda.com. The deal, which is due to complete during this quarter, breaks down as 52 per cent cash and 48 per cent stock. At this point, “most” members of lynda's team are expected to join the larger company. Set up in 1995 by Lynda [...]
LinkedIn shares up after hours on revenue rise February 5, 2015 The figures LinkedIn's fourth quarter revenue came in at $643m, up 44 per cent year-on-year, well ahead of expectations of $617m, taking full-year revenue to $2.2bn, up 45 per cent on 2013's $1.5bn Shares were up six per cent in after-hours trading. Revenue from its recruitment business, marketing solutions and premium subscriptions were all up, [...]
Sir Mervyn King has gone phishing: LinkedIn email scam asks journalist for help with money transfer February 4, 2015 When City workers hang up our ties for a well-deserved retirement some of us might choose to go fishing. Former Bank of England chief Sir Mervyn King – now Baron of Lothbury – seems to have got his wires crossed and appears to be embarking on a new career as a phishing scammer. [...]
Who to follow on LinkedIn in 2015: From business veterans to speakers-turned-influencers January 7, 2015 Nearly 10m people follow the Big Ideas and Innovation channel on LinkedIn – and it’s just one of several that’s populated by posts from LinkedIn’s so-called Influencers. From Leadership and Management to Green Business, there’s a channel to suit everybody. So if you’re looking to enhance your presence on LinkedIn in 2015, start by winkling [...]
Xiaomi could be worth more than Uber, Twitter, LinkedIn and Netflix after $1bn investment round December 22, 2014 A Beijing-based company which has become the world’s third-largest smartphone maker in the space of four years is now said to be worth more than the likes of Uber, Twitter, LinkedIn and Netflix after its latest funding round. Xiaomi has raised $1bn (£640m) from a host of investors, valuing the firm at more than $45bn, [...]
Instagram valued at $35bn – but how does that compare to Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, LinkedIn and WhatsApp? December 19, 2014 Instagram exceeded Twitter in terms of daily users last month; now it looks like that has trickled through to its valuation. The photo-sharing app has been valued at $35bn by Citi analyst Mark May, nearly double the amount he previously estimated. Based on Twitter's current share price, it's worth just over $23bn. [...]
These are the top 25 most employable skills of 2014 (according to LinkedIn) December 17, 2014 What skills got people hired in 2014? LinkedIn has dug through its data for this year and found what gets employers salivating. Soft skills, these are not. The overarching theme is data – the top skill is statistical analysis and data mining. It crops up again at number 11, with data presentation, and then at [...]