LinkedIn is a business-oriented social networking site that helps professionals connect and share information. It allows users to post a public profile with their education, experience and resumes, recommend other users for employment purposes and make connections that further their goals and careers. By connecting with other users and making professional relationships visible to your connections, you can expand your network of colleagues. This can help a user's career along and make business grow by assisting user's goals, whether it's related to a University unit or as an alumni networking with other Missouri State alums.