Who has had success with LinkedIn?

I use LinkedIn as a recruiter for my organization, and I utilized it from the job seeker perspective. Not only do you want to build your network, you will want to join "groups". As a job seeker I found the groups had the greatest value. I was looking to relocate to an area where I did not have a network and posted that I was a veteran seeking employment, and the location I was searching. I would receive a number of helpful responses of opportunities, and contact information.
I also recommend any recruiters you come in contact with via job fairs, etc. find them on LinkedIn and connect with them. Send updates to them if you apply for a position, etc.
LinkedIn is a powerful professional tool that can greatly assist you in your transition.

How would you define "success" with LinkedIn SFC Stephen King? I been on LinkedIN since my transition and have found it to be a good tool especially if you take them up on their free Premium account for transitioning Veterans. But, like anything in life, you get out what you put in. I took the time to sit down and polish up my LinkedIN profile and now include on the resume as a way for possible employers to see my skills and what others are saying about it. I've been told a few times that is why I was selected over other candidates.

I'm able to keep in contact with former co-workers and use them as references. I'm not sure if I'd be where I am now if it wasn't for Linkedin

Great ways to use RallyPoint and LinkedIn for transition:
1) Career direction or company exploration: use the search capabilities and reach out to a veteran in either the field or career path you are targeting. Ask them if they would spend a half hour with you either in person or the phone helping you learn about either. Always ask if they know other people they can refer you to speak with next.
2) Getting the job: Once you have the job targeted, by all means submit your resume through the appropriate channel but then follow up as above: Use Rally Point of LinkedIn to find someone at the company to help you out. The more senior, the better. Ask them to walk your resume to the hiring manager. Given how hard it is to get a military resume through Human Resources, let alone an ATS, write me if you don't know what that is, having a "local" advocating for you will be huge help.

Both strategies are analogous to moving to a foreign country, and yes, learning the language, but also reaching out to fellow expats to help.

Even more, Veterans are an enormously strong "alumni group" that in my experience is always willing to help fellow vets.

Step 3: Pay it forward!

When I receive resumes I check for their Linkedin profile. Having one shows you know how to market yourself, network, you're up to date on technology, and have done your homework.

LinkedIn is a great resource. You will find that it is hard to get an Interview sometimes without a recommendation from an inside source. There are many Vets out there that if you are sincere in your approach would have no problem at least getting you an introduction. I use it for Business contacts but also just regular type networking. My Son was playing basketball overseas, and I reached out to see if I knew anyone in China, that could help him out as far as restaurants or just general places to go and see and also places to avoid, just as we do in the Air Force with the sponsorship program. So I found it a great resource for those types things as well.

As a business owner, LinkedIn has been a great source of new clients for me. As several others have posted here, you get out what you put in. Join groups. Answer the questions you can. Acknowledge others birthdays and work anniversaries. it is NOT Facebook. Be professional Help others. Be patient. It is networking and networking does not work overnight.

It is a great way to network and I get job alerts sent to my personal emai and recruiters and companies for open positions. It is good to connect with friends that have moved on that can help you get a good start on a job you may be qualified or want to start in a new field.

I just recently changed jobs and I found my new one on Linkedin

Accidentally posted early. Here's the gist of it: it's a networking tool but it doesn't stand on its own. Use linkedin take contact with key decision makers I organizations you are interested in and then reach out to them. Don't come empty handed either. I took my last boss out for coffee to discuss pain points on their organization and landed a position with their company. I was poached off of linkedin for my current position. Use it as a tool but don't think because you connected with someone that they are now a connection. Leverage it to build a personal connection outside of the platform