Making the right global connections

China is the key market for growth to take LinkedIn to next level, CEO says

Jeff Weiner has been determined not to hand out business cards ever since he joined LinkedIn. But that has not stopped LinkedIn Corp, the company he heads, from creating a steadily growing network of "knowledge workers", something that most experts feel will tip the scales in the global quest for talent.

Though he does not hand out business cards, Weiner is not shy about sharing his contact details. The chief executive officer of LinkedIn believes that those who want to know about him or learn about millions of other "knowledge workers" can easily do so by tapping into the company's online platform. LinkedIn offers details about educational background, career path, professional achievements and published work of professionals from all over the world, he said.