All articles tagged with #professional networking
Originally Published 26 days ago — by CNN
LinkedIn's 'Wrapped' Year in Review highlights the challenging job market of 2023, with many users experiencing unemployment or difficulty finding jobs amid rising layoffs and high unemployment rates, despite some positive networking achievements.
Originally Published 29 days ago — by The Washington Post
For those laid off, updating your LinkedIn profile with strategic tweaks can increase your chances of catching the attention of recruiters and landing your next job faster.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Engadget
LinkedIn is testing a new feed of TikTok-like vertical videos, which will appear in a separate "video" tab in the app, allowing users to scroll vertically between clips. This move follows the company's previous experimentation with a Stories feature. The feed is expected to showcase content from professional creators and thought leaders, but it remains uncertain how many users are interested in a dedicated video feed for workplace-related content.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Business Insider
LinkedIn, once known as a professional networking platform, has evolved into a strange social network where users are increasingly sharing personal and vulnerable stories. The COVID-19 pandemic and remote work have blurred the lines between work and personal life, leading to a shift in social norms and a generational change in attitudes towards workplace sharing. LinkedIn's user base has grown, and with it, the frequency and content of posts. Users are now sharing personal struggles, such as divorce and social anxiety, on the platform. However, this shift has also sparked backlash and criticism from some who believe that such personal sharing is inappropriate for a professional network. The rise of meme accounts and satirical posts mocking LinkedIn's oversharing culture further highlights the platform's transformation into a unique and unconventional social network.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Hindustan Times
Elon Musk expressed his dislike for LinkedIn, calling its "cringe level" high and announced that he will create a competitor that is "cool." In response, X (formerly Twitter) launched a beta version of its "Hiring" feature, aiming to compete with LinkedIn by helping verified organizations connect with relevant candidates. The feature comes with a monthly fee of $1,000. Musk's tweet gained attention, with many expressing interest in the new job hiring feature.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Social Media Today
LinkedIn has launched a new AI post generation tool that prompts users to share their ideas and provides suggestions for a first draft of a post. While the tool is designed to help users articulate their thoughts in a coherent manner, there are concerns that it could enable people to create a misrepresentation of who they are and what they know. This could lead to disastrous interviews, misguided connections, and even bad hires as a result. The tool is being tested with a small group of users before a wider roll-out.