I have the last couple of years managed to use social media to a minimum. No Facebook, Instagram, Twitter nor Dating Apps to talk about, which gives me inner peace (and lots of time).
However, I am starting to doubt my strategy regarding LinkedIn. I dont have Linkedin at the moment. Had one in the past, but thought it was like all SM - Shallow and lots of maintenance. Not to mention poor results (at least back then). But now, I am thinking this limits my options in the job market.
What are your thoughts?
Is it better to be somewhat active on LinkedIn or to maintain my own, personal network? What gives most options?
Thanks in advance
Bozza 2 3y ago
LinkedIn is pretty useful for networking, job offers and career progression - but YMMV based on what industry you are in.
Recruiters will send you job offers (I got my most recent position through a LinkedIn recruiter). You can maintain your professional network. Build some rapport (ex colleague is looking for a job, put them in contact with your buddy who's a recruiter). When you need help with networking or finding a new job, people will help you.
For the sake of spending 5 or 10 minutes a week liking/commenting on posts, and keeping your profile updated - the ROI is pretty good.
TRPDuryodhana 3y ago
Is it though? I think it's been overtaken by hustlers and LinkedIn poets of all sorts. People posting all kinds of thoughtless analysis. In India recently there was this guy, Director of finance or consulting at Deloitte, and he made this hilarious post. Talked about the brilliant strategies he learnt from Hitler lol. It was total comedy I'll tell you, got himself instantly fired by an SJW meltdown.
Real networking happens in real world imo.
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Vermillion-Rx Admin 3y ago
Here's the most effective way to use LinkedIn
Make a profile pic that shows off your pecs
Add at least one part time job to your "current jobs" like "model" that gives you an excuse to flaunt your pecs
Message "free tn?" To all the attractive women on LinkedIn. If they try to report or shit test you say, "no, free to answer a brief survey"
Profit
Jk. I just have a LinkedIn in case I need it. It can be helpful just to make you seem more professional. There is no reason to NOT have one as a professional but at the same time it's not a be all end all. Probably is for certain opportunities but not in general
Like it's good to have an umbrella in life but I don't know anyone that NEEDS one you know?
whytehorse2021 3y ago
It has been of no use to me. Just spam. It has devolved into an advertising space for things that people don't want. I'm trying to find work as a coder after finishing a coding course. So of course they send me links to coding courses I don't want or need. Or they're asking me(unemployed) for money to make my resume.
User4566 3y ago
LinkedIn isn't really social media. I don't see how it can be a bad thing.
haventcopedinseconds 3y ago
It's useful for jobs. I recently decided to start looking for a new job, indicate on my LinkedIn I'm looking, and got several recruiter messages for relevant positions with good companies. I'm interviewing with some of them currently.
Also, I hardly have anything on my LinkedIn, no profile pic, just experience, school and some projects, and I rarely interact/post. I'm in a junior-level position in a very niche and in-demand field with a high barrier of entry.