Agents on Linkedin

**Cowboy Bob** · 17 July 2007, 06:54

Had a couple, but ignored them. At the end of the day, if no-one allows them the link, then it's useless them being there. The power to keep them out is in the hands of the contractor - I guess they'll all see what people really think of them this way...

**BrilloPad** · 17 July 2007, 06:58

They will be letting agents on here next...

**Orangutan** · 17 July 2007, 08:02

I had a pimp try to join my linkedin network on a back of 1 lead that didn't go anywhere.

I don't mind adding them to my network if they do something for me first.
Do they really think we are that naive ?

**King Cnvt** · 17 July 2007, 08:12

Originally posted by Orangutan

Do they really think we are that naive ?

It's hard to say. How about giving me the name and contact number of your hiring manager and I'll discuss how naive you are with him?

**DieScum** · 17 July 2007, 08:13

It is very annoying.

They might be chasing a job for you, you are getting on well with them... and then they expect to be given full access to your entire contact database. Ha!

I just ignore them but wonder if a "sorry this is only for real trusted contacts" would be more appropriate.

**cojak** · 17 July 2007, 09:01

Yep, just ignore requests from agents...

**Moscow Mule** · 17 July 2007, 09:26

A thorough ignoring.

**Zorba** · 17 July 2007, 10:21

I had the same thing - I have 2 pimps linked to me now without any work coming through. However, all my other contacts are not in the same field even remotely, so won't be much use.

**Devlin** · 17 July 2007, 12:47

I added one once by mistake. The barsteward had HIS contacts list hidden though!

Agents on Linkedin