LinkedIn goes premium

I'm a LinkedIn fan (thank you Per). It's fast, fairly easy to use (yes, the interface needs improvement) and it doesn't come with useless extras or add-ons like bulletinboards or event calendars. LinkedIn is straight to the point. And I wouldn't mind paying for it.

The next question is... how much? It depends on what I get in return. If LinkedIn did a better job of displaying my network, enabling connections and maybe even stuck a couple of RSS feeds in there I'd be happy to send them $ every month for a "premium" package.

It's not unlikely that the money will instead be paid by hiring firms and, well, firms that are hiring. According to the story from CNET News, improved search capabilities and recommendations for positions are on the cards.

It sounds like a good idea, but in addition to that I am curious about how LinkedIn will add to the professional life of myself and the network of people that I am connected to.

LinkedIn looks to premium services for profit