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Note: Profiles update makes the platform less resume-focused and more like a true social network. But users are still griping about LinkedIn Endorsements.
5 Facebook Rivals Hot On Its Heels(click image for larger view and for slideshow)With its new Profiles, LinkedIn continues to move further away from its legacy of resume repository and toward functioning as a true professional social network.
LinkedIn is commonly known as the business-oriented social network, and its look and feel has pretty much reflected that. In the past, user profiles resembled traditional paper resumes, with some interactivity thrown in for good measure. A recent blog post by LinkedIn product manager Aaron Broznan notes that the network's "next generation" Profiles will make it easier for users to "tell their professional stories, be found for opportunities, and build relationships through meaningful interactions." The biggest change to LinkedIn Profiles is how they look. A social cocktail that mixes elements of Facebook, Twitter, and Google+, LinkedIn's new Profiles provide visual insight into users' experience, social activity, contacts, and more.
The Profiles are designed to make it easier for colleagues and potential employers to scan for experience and potential areas of common ground. "Our new visual design helps you make a powerful first impression and showcase your skills and accomplishments," writes Broznan. "The new profile shows you rich and visual insights on...