Chapter 1
The rise of the professional playground
Chapter 2
Anatomy of a standout profile
Chapter 3
The art of posting without the cringe
Chapter 4
Epic fails and legendary bloopers
Ch 1 · The rise of the professional playground
marcus Reid Hoffman and team members from PayPal and Socialnet launched LinkedIn on May 5, 2003, which now spans 200 countries.
Fun Fact
Early LinkedIn growth: On its very first day in May 2003, the site was so slow it only received about 20 sign-ups.
Quiz
Which German networking site historically competed directly with LinkedIn in German-speaking countries?
Quiz
What was the name of the job-search-only app LinkedIn launched in China in 2021 before retiring it in 2023?
Glossary
linkedin (noun)
An online social network designed specifically for professional networking, job searching, and career development. The platform reached one billion global members in 2023, solidifying its status as a massive social network.
An online social network designed specifically for professional networking, job searching, and career development. The platform reached one billion global members in 2023, solidifying its status as a massive social network.
Quiz
In what year did LinkedIn launch its Influencer program to encourage high-profile blogging?
Quiz
Which of the following public figures was one of the original invitees to LinkedIn's Influencer program?