Having trouble finding a job? Disappointed with the job you currently have? Feel like you’re destined to doing something else? Well LinkedIn (LNKD) is here to help. Last June, the company rolled out an iOS app specifically tailored to help disgruntled workers land their dream job. Almost a year later, LinkedIn has now released the app for Android users as an entirely redeveloped platform.
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Cool Kids Use Tax Loopholes
It’s never too early to start saving for retirement. While it may be the last thing on the mind of young investors faced with a volatile economy, difficulty finding full-time employment, and student loan debt, the importance of preparing for retirement cannot be overstated.
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Tinder For Jobs
How many hours have you spent on Tinder aimlessly swiping left and right in an attempt to find your perfect soul mate? Swiping left and right for HOURS until you find that one perfect person; you swipe right hoping that they swipe back so you can start your relationship together. Now imagine an application that will take this whole process… and apply it to jobs.
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The Opportunistic Employee
Finding a job in today’s economy can be difficult, to say the least (unless you’re a high school student). Most industries are far more competitive than they once were, and finding jobs at dream companies, like Google (GOOG) and Facebook (FB), is nearly impossible. In fact, more often than not, new college grads will cling to the first job offer they receive, which is often due to the lack of critical, public information.
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Stay Connected
Since 40% of LinkedIn members use their mobile devices to access popular social media, LinkedIn (LNKD) has decided to step-up its application game to a whole new level. LinkedIn has released a new application, called Connected, which aims to bolster its already impressive networking infrastructure. This new application is an update from LinkedIn’s earlier networking app, Contacts.
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Young Money
How old do you have to be to work at the Silicon Valley’s top tech companies? The answer: a lot younger than you might expect. A recent Bloomberg report, published July 8th, outlined opportunities in the Silicon Valley for teenagers who have yet to graduate from high school.
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Seriously, You're Not On LinkedIn?
For any young professional, networking is of the upmost importance. From business to academics, your connections will forever offer you widespread knowledge and allow you many "real world" opportunities. However, tracking and maintaining your connections is by no means simple. In fact, if you network correctly, it can be timely and exhausting. Luckily, we have LinkedIn (LNKD) to help us with such a process.
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