Cat. PNX-2026 · Side A & B · Stereo · 33⅓ rpm ★ A REFERENCE LP ★ 2026 Pressing · Educational Issue
A Reference Compilation

The Professional
NetworksSide A & B · 2026

Side A
Networks
2026 · Ref
Producer's Note. This is an educational compilation. The figures cited (user counts, pricing, ownership) are approximate and current as of early 2026. Platforms change frequently. Each platform here serves a different professional purpose; the comparison is informational, not a recommendation that one is "better" than another. Trademarks belong to their respective owners.
A

Side A · The Network Tracks

Total runtime ~ ∞ · Free tier on all
A1 · Track 01

LinkedIn

"The Networker" — a single by the professional graph

Owner · Microsoft · Free + ~$30/mo

The opening track on Side A and the longest-running act in the genre. Built around connections, profiles, content, and recruiting. The largest professional graph in the world. Free tier covers most listeners; Premium tiers add InMail, Who's Viewed, and recruiter tools from approximately thirty dollars per month upward.

Notable for crossover into content creation, company pages, and learning. Owned by Microsoft.

GenreNetworking
Reach~1B+ users
FreeYes
Premium~$30+/mo
in
A2 · Track 02

Indeed

"The Aggregator" — massive catalogue, free for seekers

Owner · Recruit Holdings · Free for seekers

The largest job aggregator in many markets. Pulls listings from employer sites and partners into one searchable index. Lighter on networking, heavier on raw posting volume. Free for job seekers. Employers pay for sponsored placement and applicant tracking.

A practical companion track when the goal is simply "show me everything that's open".

GenreJob search
Reach~350M+
FreeYes
PremiumEmployer only
B

Side B · The Research Tracks

B-sides & specialty cuts · 4 platforms total
B1 · Track 03

Glassdoor

"The Investigator" — salary data and employer reviews

Owner · Recruit Holdings · Free for seekers

Side B opens with the company research track. The leading destination for employer reviews, salary insights, and interview reports contributed by current and former staff. Job listings exist too, but the standout is the user-contributed transparency layer.

Often played alongside Indeed or LinkedIn, rather than instead of them. Free for users. Employers pay for branded profiles and analytics access.

GenreResearch
Reach~80M/mo
FreeYes
PremiumEmployer only
tech
B2 · Track 04

Wellfound

"The Specialist" — startup roles, salary & equity upfront

Owner · AngelList family · Free for seekers

Closing track. Formerly AngelList Talent. A focused platform for tech and startup roles, with compensation often listed upfront. Smaller listener base than the giants on Side A, but the niche is sharp: early- and growth-stage tech employers.

Free for seekers. Employers pay for posting and outreach. A natural pick when the destination is specifically startup or tech.

GenreTech / startup
Reach~10M+
FreeYes
PremiumEmployer only

Personnel & Credits

All four tracks side by side · Reference compilation
Credit LinkedIn (A1) Indeed (A2) Glassdoor (B1) Wellfound (B2)
Label / ownerMicrosoftRecruit HoldingsRecruit HoldingsAngelList family
NetworkingStrongLightLightLight
Job postingsYesMassiveYesYes (tech)
Company researchSomeSomeSpecialtySome
Salary dataSomeSomeSpecialtyUpfront
Content postingStrongNoLightLight
Free for seekersYesYesYesYes
Premium (seekers)~$30+/moN/AN/AN/A
Ref Records2026Side A & B

Liner Notes & Disclaimer

Most professionals run more than one track at a time: network on LinkedIn, scan postings on Indeed, research employers on Glassdoor, and check startup roles on Wellfound when the genre fits.

This compilation is educational, not an endorsement. Approximate figures, current as of early 2026. Pricing, features, ownership, and user counts change. Trademarks belong to respective owners.

Cat. No. PNX-2026 Pressed 2026.05 Edition Reference Educational use only Made for study, not advice