"...even though they don’t mean to". Interesting examination of how and why recruiters dilute the network effects that should make LinkedIn useful.
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"How recruiters are posing a threat to LinkedIn..."
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Every agent who attempts to link up with me (just because they've seen my cv online) gets treated the same. I report them as spam on linkedin. Hopefully if enough of us do the same, he or she (the agent) will have their account closed.. Mwuhaha! -
Originally posted by PinkPoshRat View PostEvery agent who attempts to link up with me (just because they've seen my cv online) gets treated the same. I report them as spam on linkedin. Hopefully if enough of us do the same, he or she (the agent) will have their account closed.. Mwuhaha!Public Service Posting by the BBC - Bloggs Bulls**t Corp.
Officially CUK certified - Thick as f**k.Comment
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Originally posted by Fred Bloggs View Post+1.
I just won't connect to agents unless I have specifically spent time working with them. It dilutes the process.What happens in General, stays in General.You know what they say about assumptions!Comment
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Originally posted by PinkPoshRat View PostEvery agent who attempts to link up with me (just because they've seen my cv online) gets treated the same. I report them as spam on linkedin. Hopefully if enough of us do the same, he or she (the agent) will have their account closed.. Mwuhaha!
I agree with the initial point and article Nick, it's the driving reason I don't use LinkedIn much.Comment
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Originally posted by PinkPoshRat View PostEvery agent who attempts to link up with me (just because they've seen my cv online) gets treated the same. I report them as spam on linkedin. Hopefully if enough of us do the same, he or she (the agent) will have their account closed.. Mwuhaha!Let us not forget EU open doors immigration benefits IT contractors more than anyoneComment
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Originally posted by DodgyAgent View PostSo why do you post details of yourself if you don't want people to read them and contact you?If your company is the best place to work in, for a mere £500 p/d, you can advertise here.Comment
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I got this gig because of my LI profile, and know many others who have found work through it... but always directly from the recruiter, never through an agent. If I was on the market though, I wouldn't mind if an agent found me through it - why not? Just make sure your connections are hidden.Comment
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Originally posted by pmeswani View PostOriginally posted by DodgyAgent View PostSo why do you post details of yourself if you don't want people to read them and contact you?Comment
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Originally posted by realityhack View PostI got this gig because of my LI profile, and know many others who have found work through it... but always directly from the recruiter, never through an agent. If I was on the market though, I wouldn't mind if an agent found me through it - why not? Just make sure your connections are hidden.Comment
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