LinkedIn and Agents

[realityhack]

LinkedIn and Agents

Agencies are using LinkedIn much more often now - the quality of the contacts and referrals means it's more likely a lead from LinkedIn will generate a gig than through other job sites. I know an agent who swears by it - he and his team use the site more than Jobserve, with great success.

Yes, they can request introductions to clients, and see your network - so only accept invites from the good agents you know well... <controversy>...contrary to popular belief, they do exist.</controversy>

I have a few headhunters and agents on my profile - mostly people I know socially - and their networks open me up to hiring managers at all sorts of firms, giving me quite a few opportunities to go direct.

Also - the roles that come my way are highly targeted - and suitable.

[Churchill]

Agencies are using LinkedIn much more often now - the quality of the contacts and referrals means it's more likely a lead from LinkedIn will generate a gig than through other job sites. I know an agent who swears by it - he and his team use the site more than Jobserve, with great success.

Yes, they can request introductions to clients, and see your network - so only accept invites from the good agents you know well... <controversy>...contrary to popular belief, they do exist.</controversy>

I have a some headhunters and agents on my profile - mostly people I know socially - and their networks open me up to hiring managers at all sorts of firms, giving me quite a few opportunities.

Also - the roles that come my way are highly targeted - and suitable.

What the Psycho Squirrel Said!

[Cheshire Cat]

I don't add agents to my LinkedIn account, because I've had bad experiences of being cold-called by agents claiming to be "a friend of your friend X" and then asking probing questions about current and previous colleagues, hiring managers etc.
I also have friends and ex-colleagues who've been contacted by agents claiming that I have recommended them, blah blah.
I'm made to look as though I've been handing out people's info willy-nilly, which is frowned upon by some.
When an agent asks if I know someone who might be interested for perticular job, I always tell them I'll ask my friend to call them if interested, rather than opening up my contact directory for all to see.
If it suits you to allow an agent to see all your contacts, then fine. Not for me though.

[realityhack]

It's quite easy to prevent your connections from seeing the people in your network:

Account & Settings>Privacy Settings>Connections Browse>No, hide my connections list

Job done, no more 'fishing' by agents.

[Cheshire Cat]

It's quite easy to prevent your connections from seeing the people in your network:

Account & Settings>Privacy Settings>Connections Browse>No, hide my connections list

Job done, no more 'fishing' by agents.

Well, that changes things then.
Ta

[jo99]

I learnt I could hide my contact list a while back......

I let agents join my network.........