LinkedIn.com, a Job Search Engine with a Social Networking Twist

What is LinkedIn.com? Simply put:

"LinkedIn is a networking tool that helps you discover inside connections to recommended job candidates, industry experts and business partners. Through LinkedIn, you can accelerate your business effectiveness and career success by leveraging the network you already have. LinkedIn makes it easy to receive and seek out opportunities through your extended network while protecting your privacy, your inbox and your existing professional relationships."

If you've ever looked for a job, you know the frustration of seeing your lovingly hand-crafted resumes and cover letters go wafting down the black hole of human resources. I think that LinkedIn.com is looking to conquer this through networking, which is really the best way to get a job anyway.

Related: I've been scouring the Web lately for job sites and leads for a friend of mine, and there are sure a lot of good ones out there. In the last week, I've not only found LinkedIn.com, but I've also checked out Indeed.com.