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@craig939393 *pique, not peak
@dooter LinkedIn profiles offer interested parties an easy way to scan your background.
Your profile's visibility also increases, and for better or worse, you'll get unsolicited interview offers. -
Your CV tailored to the job role is the most important thing, for you to get considered for an interview.
But, nowadays HRs have to generally check your digital presence. In that step having a Linked In account surely helps, as it generally shows a professional and interested side of you.
Getting a job is about selling yourself, so advertising your professional skills and attitude surely benefits your chance of getting one.
I was told recently by a recruiter that not having a LinkedIn profile in the modern age of job applications is like being invisible, as that’s the first place recruiters and HR managers look to research interesting applicants beyond their cover letters and resumes.
While I admit that I somewhat resent the notion that it’s a “must have,” I’ll also admit that my current job searches sans profile have proven to be somewhat less than fruitful. Though that could be for any number of other reasons as well.
Is there any legitimacy to her claim? Are people applying to jobs while not on LinkedIn essentially ghosts? I’d very much appreciate your insights.
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