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LinkedIn is no longer just a job-posting site — it’s a full-blown social media platform, and it’s growing fast. It’s also becoming increasingly critical for finding (and keeping) a job.

LinkedIn, Indeed, and similar companies get paid for listing jobs. What happens when the jobs dry up?

People are “getting really personal” and leveraging their social media networks, says Danielle Abril of The Washington Post.

In addition to getting career boosts, young people like the platform for its positive tone, says journalist Anya Kamenetz.

LinkedIn has shifted from a buttoned-up career-driven site to content creation and, sometimes, oversharing. Lora Kelley of The New York Times explains the changes.

“You’re not really yourself, you’re your work self,” says New York Times reporter John Herrman about the platform’s users.

Reid Hoffman discusses the unconventional advice he gives entrepreneurs that want to get big fast in his new book.

This tech earnings season, services, gadgets, and the cloud won. Advertising … took a hit.

It may have some insights that the government doesn't.