LinkedIn was the dominant professional networking platform. However, several alternatives exist that cater to specific niches or offer different features. Here are five alternatives to LinkedIn:
- XING: XING is a professional networking platform primarily used in German-speaking countries. It offers similar features to LinkedIn, including profiles, groups, job listings, and messaging. XING focuses on connecting professionals for career advancement and networking opportunities.
- AngelList: AngelList is a platform focused on startups, investors, and job seekers in the tech industry. It allows users to connect with founders, investors, and potential team members. Users can also explore job opportunities at startups, invest in startups, or raise funding for their own ventures.
- Meetup: Meetup is a platform that facilitates offline group meetings based on common interests, including professional networking. Users can find and join groups related to their industry, interests, or location and attend events and meetups organized by those groups. While not a traditional professional networking platform like LinkedIn, Meetup provides opportunities for networking and building connections in person.
- Glassdoor Glassdoor, an American-based platform, serves as a hub where both present and past employees provide anonymous evaluations of companies. Its main headquarters are situated in San Francisco, California, with supplementary offices located in Chicago, Dublin, London, and São Paulo.
- Slidescope Jobs Having mentioned all the cool websites above, Slidescope Jobs is also a similar platform. It can be used to create resumes, meet people of same profession, find employers and so much more.
Keep in mind that the popularity and features of these platforms may have evolved since my last update, so I recommend researching each one to determine which best suits your professional networking needs. Additionally, newer platforms may have emerged since then, so it’s worth exploring the latest options available in the professional networking space.
