LinkedIn announced today the beta launch of LinkedIn Skill, a way for users to learn and showcase the professional skills they need to stay ahead of the curve. When users search for a certain skill or profession, the new tool provides a host of information about the skill, including a list of the leading people within that community, companies within the field, current job openings and groups where users can connect with like-minded professionals. Users can also use LinkedIn Skill to discover other skills related to their search and compare their career development with other professionals.
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blog.linkedin.com/2011/02/03/linkedin-skills
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