LinkedIn is an online professional network. Rated by Alexa Internet as the 20th most popular website in 2016, LinkedIn has 500 million active members in as many as 200 countries. Users create profiles that act as an online resume or CV, and connect with other professionals and companies through the network. The site is available in more than 20 languages. Microsoft acquired LinkedIn in December of 2016 for $26.2 billion.
Alternatives to Linkedin
Monster
Company: Monster Worldwide, Inc. | Founder: Jeff Taylor, Marc de Vries | CEO: Mark Stoever | Since: 1994
Based in America, Monster is a global online platform for jobseekers and employers. The website has one of the largest job search engines in the world, and features resources for career advice and services, salary, and employment news. Individual users…
Indeed
Company: Recruit Co.,Ltd. | Founder: Paul Forster, Rony Kahan | CEO: Hisayuki Idekoba | Since: 2004
Indeed is a global search engine focused on job listings. The platform provides jobseekers with free access to millions of job opportunities from a wide array of sources, such as company websites and job boards, while also allowing companies to…
Snagajob
Company: Snagajob | Founder: Shawn Boyer | CEO: Peter Harrison | Since: 1990
Snagajob is an American online recruitment platform. It is a site for job seekers to find work and a place for employers to find workers. They have employers from different industries across the United States who look for workers seeking…
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