They face what has been dubbed “LinkedIn envy.” Logging onto the platform, you’ll often find post after post of people “excited to announce” their new position, sometimes even their ...

Like Elleh and Zhang, Badani’s LinkedIn usage increased during his first quarter on campus. Since then, he said he’s gained about 1,250 connections. “It’s an ‘aura’ thing,” Badani said.

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