Think your network's big? Wait until you see how LinkedIn redefines 'global networking'!

Answer: Over one billion users!

Questions:

• What is LinkedIn and how can it help you with your job search?
• Why is it important to note how many professionals are online using LinkedIn?
• Networking and searching for a job have changed over time. How do you think technology will continue to affect your career journey?

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Behind the numbers (Demand Sage):

LinkedIn Statistics In 2024

• LinkedIn has more than 1 billion users globally.
• 3 new members sign up on LinkedIn every second.
• LinkedIn registered an annual revenue of over $15 billion in the 1st quarter of fiscal year 2024.
• People aged 25 to 34 account for 60% of LinkedIn’s user base.
• LinkedIn has 36 offices globally and is available in 200 countries and territories.

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About the Author

Mason Butts

After graduating from UCLA with a Master's in Education, Mason spent 5 years as a science educator in a South Los Angeles public high school. He is committed to supporting the holistic growth of all students and empowering them to live a life of relational, academic, and financial success. Now settled in the Bay Area, Mason enjoys facilitating professional developments and partnering with educators as they prepare students for a bright financial future. When Mason is not building curriculum or planning a training, he can be found cycling, trying new foods, and exploring the outdoors.

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