LinkedIn Industry Rankings - CareerEnlightenment.com

The final results looked like this:See How Your Industry Ranks HERE: see the full spreadsheet.  The Top 10 Industries On LinkedInInformation Technology and ServicesMarketing and AdvertisingHuman ResourcesComputer SoftwareFinancial ServicesStaffing and RecruitingInternetManagement ConsultingTelecommunicationsRetailThe Bottom 10 Industries On LinkedInDairyNanotechnologyShipbuildingJudiciaryAlternative Dispute ResolutionAnimationLegislative OfficeFisheryRailroad ManufactureRanchingWhat to Do With This InformationIf you are in a low ranking industry, dont despair. It doesnt mean your networking will be impossible, just more difficult. On the bright side, the lower population of people in that industry could equal more intimate conversations ,i.e. Hey, looks like theres not a lot of us in herelets stick together. If you are a manager or executive in a low ranking Industry, you can still network with other managers or CXOs, focusing on your role more than your field.If you are in a high ra nking industry, the pond is more like an oceanmore opportunities for sure, but also more competition. So play the game well. Have a good looking LinkedIn Profile. Know what to say when you reach out. And follow a repeatable strategy.