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1 Billion LinkedIn Endorsements by the Numbers

LinkedIn Endorsements – you either love them or hate them.

Over 1 billion have now been given, and this infographic (courtesy of LinkedIn themselves) shows the breakdown.

Takeaways:

  • Since the launch of the feature, members have given over 50 million endorsements per week.
  • More than 18 million people have endorsed other users, and over 58 million people have received endorsements for their skills.
  • Endorsements make you 4 times more likely to be viewed on LinkedIn.
  • Strategic planning is the most endorsed skill, with recruiting and social media also making the top ten.
  • 410,000 people are endorsed for preaching, and 298,000 for wine.

RELATED: How to Boost Your LinkedIn Endorsements [VIDEO]

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