LinkedIn Assignment

I have just recently joined linkedin for the purpose of this assignment. I see this as a decent tool for seeking employment and networking with colleagues. I am finding some value in this site as I connect with some industry experts and find advice on certain topics that are assisting me with my PLN and my job duties within my career.

Here is a YouTube video about what LinkedIn is:

I do have a few concerns as the trend has become where employers are following their employees on social media sites, I do not want my employer to think that I am searching for a new position elsewhere! I also have concerns that I am being linked with contacts that I do not know in groups that I want to join. I also am concerned in the way the site constantly wants me to grant access to my contacts in my email client. I know that I can choose not to use this but it is irritating!

From an academic view point, there is some value as you can connect to groups and other contacts that will offer assistance and advice, but this is not the true intention of LinkedIn.

These are just my thoughts. What are yours?