In today’s digital age where various platforms offer convenience and connection, some people might not recommend looking at your LinkedIn feed anymore. This is not because you should live under a rock, but due to the perception that doing so may bring more harm than good.
It’s easy to overlook that LinkedIn is a social media platform that relies on an algorithm designed to keep you engaged for as long as possible. A view held by some job seekers is that this often means LinkedIn may promote more negative and fear-driven content regarding the job market.
The topic regarding LinkedIn’s effectiveness in today’s fast-evolving digital landscape has also been ongoing for years. While some users find immense value in its networking and career-building capabilities, others question its relevance due to evolving user behaviour and platform challenges. But can you separate the potential of the platform from the behaviour of its users?
Yes, it remains the leading platform for professional networking, with over 1 billion users and a plethora of companies participating on the platform worldwide.
LinkedIn can be particularly effective for job seekers and recruiters. It connects you with colleagues, mentors, and industry leaders, proactively fostering career growth.
However, LinkedIn criticisms include ghosting and some unprofessional behaviour from users. Some report unprofessional experiences, such as being ghosted by recruiters or companies after interviews or sample submissions. Scammers create profiles claiming to be recruiters for large, reputable companies. Such behaviour can undermine user trust in the LinkedIn platform as a reliable job-seeking tool.
Despite the large user base, the engagement levels can be affected by some of these issues. For a safe and valuable experience, users are advised to be careful and to trust their gut when something seems off.
Also see: Avoid these job interview mistakes to prevent being ghosted
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