Did you know that you can have your blog posts show up automatically in Linkedin? Think about it. You can create a portfolio with all your wonderful work in your WordPress blog; samples of your learning, writing, images, video, audio, slideshows and all kinds of other great examples of why you are the best candidate for the job or school for which you are applying. Bring both together with this very easy to install WordPress plugin for Linkedin. Read more about it at the official WordPress Blog.
Scott Le Duc 