Did you wonder about joining LinkedIn groups and the limits on the number of groups you can join?
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LinkedIn is a popular professional online networking application with over 55 million members around the world. Both free and paid memberships are available. Once you join and create your profile, you can begin to build your LinkedIn network. You can also build your network by joining LinkedIn groups.
LinkedIn groups are communities of professionals who share a common experience, passion, interest, affiliation or goal. You can find corporate, alumni, conference, network and non-profit groups. If you search and cannot find a group that fits your interests, you can start your own group. Membership to LinkedIn groups is free.
Evaluate the list of groups in your area of interest. Before selecting a group to join, review the number of members in the group. Groups with a larger number of members have a greater pool of resources to share. Choose your groups wisely as LinkedIn currently restricts users to membership in fifty groups at a time.
If you decide the group is not for you, you can leave the group at any time. Membership in fifty groups includes your current groups only. Once you remove yourself from the group, you are no longer considered a member. If you reach membership in fifty groups and want to join another, you must first leave another group.
Some groups have active discussions and input from their members. Other groups have occasional updates. Try out a variety of groups to see if they fit your needs. Read comments and discussions from other members. Post questions and ask for feedback to check the response rate. After a week or so, you can decide if you want to continue your membership in this group.
