I have to say I think it is a unique idea. I think the idea behind it (maybe I’m wrong) is that you don’t necessarily have to know people to network. Since it puts me in my University network, it sort of gives me the ability to reach out to people I don’t know by saying “hey, I went to [insert name] College also. Would you mind helping me out…?”

So maybe it is better at helping naturally poor networkers like myself

As for jobs, It seems to show me jobs first listed by my location and industry, which is a decent starting filter. I think it is nice to have them there because it helps you ease your way into networking. The jobs may pull people and then kind of bumps you right into networking….

I’m a positive thinker though. Hope it helps! LinkedIn is nice also…