Top 10 ways to use LinkedIn

I've been more than a few times:

"What's the best way to use LinkedIn?"

Following is a top ten list (ok 11 ) ways to use LinkedIn. This was authored by Guy Kawasaki (of Apple and Garage Technology Ventures fame) on his blog. Further details regarding the how's of list can be found at http://blog.guykawasaki.com/2007/01/ten_ways_to_use.html.

1. Increase your visibility.
2. Improve your connectability.
3. Improve your Google PageRank.
4. Enhance your search engine results.
5. Perform blind, “reverse,” and company reference checks.
6. Increase the relevancy of your job search.
7. Make your interview go smoother.
8. Gauge the health of a company.
9. Gauge the health of an industry.
10. Track startups.
11. Ask for advice.

Peace out,
Ben