LinkedIn jumps into freelancing in San Francisco, but is it too late?

Oct19

by Sindy Cator on October 19, 2015 at 6:32 pm

LinkedIn has generally been a place for finding (or recruiting) for a full-time position. But according to a report from the San Francisco Chronicle, the company has now launched a pilot program designed to target job opportunity for freelancing (or, if you like trendy catchphrases, the “gig economy) called ProFinder. Launched today, ProFinder will help freelance professionals who specialize in accounting, graphic design, and editorial. Of course, if it’s successful, it will be expanded to other industries and locations. In practice, ProFinder allows employers to post jobs on the platform — separate from “Job Search” — and use LinkedIn’s vetting services…