LinkedIn, the boring social network that won’t find you a date but may land you a job, is expanding beyond people profiles. view article »

Linked In has raised $53 million from Bain Capital Ventures, Sequoia Capital, Greylock Partners, and Bessemer Ventures. The investment values the business social network at just over $1 billion. view article »

When it comes to social networking, knowing too much can be a dangerous thing for recruiting professionals and potential employers.

That's the premise of a new white paper from EmployeeScreenIQ that examines the risks of judging job candidates by their profiles on Facebook and similar sites. Titled "Recruiting with Social Networking Sites: What You DO Know can Hurt You," it's available for immediate download from the background screening company.

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