If you are new to Linked In and want to know "who to follow" these Groups will give you a wide swath to help build your network and to get your message out there.

Linked In is an invaluable asset to all you job seekers out there, providing you many unique features, including your own professional online resume, its own job board, a comprehensive company directory and more.

One feature you job seekers may not know about or have fully explored is Linked In Groups. Linked In Groups are free to join, and you can choose to join up to 50 groups from a list of thousands of user-created groups for literally just about anything. Not only do these groups provide you access to connect with and contact fellow group members who could become future partners, employees, investors, customers etc. of your startup, but the groups' discussion board and news sections can provide more networking opportunities, answers to your questions and insightful advice, tips and support. You can also contribute answers, comments and your own expertise to the groups' discussion boards to establish your own online personal brand on
LinkedIn.

While you should definitely join any and all groups connected to your college and/or graduate school, your professional organizations or other areas or industries of interest, here are the Top 20 LinkedIn Groups ALL Job Seekers MUST Join to help build their brands and launch their careers:

1. http://www.linkedin JobAngels - Non-profit job search network of professionals helping other professionals find job advice and opportunities.
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2. http://www.linkedin. Executive Suite - Community of over 100,000 US-based executive-level and recruiter members.
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3. http://www.linkedin Star:Candidate for Hire - Group working in tandem with Linked:HR, the largest Recruiters' Group on Linked In, to help top candidates find jobs quickly and efficiently.
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4. http://www.linkedin Career Rocketeer - Career Launch Network - Fastest-growing professional network for career search, career development and personal branding, bringing job seekers and employers, recruiters and career experts together for mutual success.
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5. http://www.linkedin The Talent Buzz - Group for job seekers, recruiters and HR professionals interested in expanding their professional networks.
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6. http://www.linkedin Helping Friends Career Network (LI2HF) - Business and career network where entrepreneurs, hiring managers, recruiters, and talented professionals worldwide can make meaningful win-win connections.
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7. http://www.linkedin JobsDirectUSA - Official job search group on LinkedIn for JobsDirectUSA. com.
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8. http://www.linkedin Career Change Central - Group linking job changers and professionals in career transition with recruiters, hiring managers and career coaches.
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9. http://www.linkedin CareerLink Network - Community providing job seekers spiritual, physical, social, mental, economic and personal growth to meet their ever-evolving needs.com/e/gis/599

10. http://www.linkedin Jobs Alert - Job search group for middle and senior-level managers worldwide..com/e/gis/1931300

11. http://www.linkedin A Job Needed - A Job Posted - Group is for all LinkedIn members searching for employment, posting employment or recruiters helping members find employment..com/e/gis/1727767

12. http://www.linkedin Looking for a Job? - Group designed to allow job seekers to share ideas, network, post jobs, advise on job market trends and ultimately help them find work..com/e/gis/1819271

13. http://www.linkedin MyCredentials - Career Presentation - Group helping members to network, expand their resumes and enhance their interview skills..com/e/gis/59838

14. http://www.linkedin JibberJobber - Career Management - Network for executives, professionals, students and all those involved in the career services industry, including counselors, coaches and resume writers..com/e/gis/59081

15. http://www.linkedin ResumeMaker Career Network - Forum connecting qualified job seekers with hiring managers and corporate recruiters as well as allowing candidates to discuss and share career opportunities..com/e/gis/589

16. http://www.linkedin Personal Branding Network - Consortium for all professionals looking to build powerful personal brands..com/e/gis/37401

17. http://www.linkedin Indeed.com - Official job search group on LinkedIn for Indeed.com..com/e/gis/39919

18. http://www.linkedin Project: Get Hired! - Motivational support group exclusively for job hunters to share creative strategies and stay motivated..com/e/gis/1816556

19. http://www.linkedin Job Search Help - Discussion group for job seekers sharing advice and leads and networking to help one another..com/e/gis/1713867

20. http://www.linkedin IMPACT Hiring Solutions Job Search Network - Discussion and networking forum for executives seeking job opportunities..com/e/gis/1781587