People share the worst of LinkedIn, from ‘humble brags’ about money to cringe-worthy speeches

LinkedSin! Users shame the worst posts they’ve spotted from a recruiter who boasted his candidates can now ‘afford a decent Christmas’ to an exec who ‘forgot’ ordering a £12,750 Rolex People have shared the ‘worst’ posts spotted on networking platform LinkedIn  US and UK-based people boasted about wealth and how successful they were Recruiter bragged … Read more

LinkedIn is adding ‘stay-at-home-mum’ as an official job title

LinkedIn is adding ‘stay-at-home mum’ as an official job title after the social media site was accused of using ‘sexist and old-fashioned terminology’ to describe breaks from employment. Helen Bolen, who lives in New York, took to Medium to complain that the the drop-down list on LinkedIn automatically suggested ‘Homemaker’ when she searched for mother, father … Read more

MAFS villain Bryce Ruthven’s LinkedIn reveals his latest gig is in sports commentary

He’s been a lightning rod for controversy ever since Married At First Sight’s eighth season debuted last month.  But that doesn’t seem to have to have completely derailed Bryce Ruthven’s media career, with the 31-year-old radio announcer’s LinkedIn profile showing he’s currently employed as a commentator for Football Victoria. The same résumé also revealed the … Read more

Boris Johnson joins LinkedIn after rubbishing quit rumours

Boris Johnson has joined jobs network LinkedIn – just a week after rubbishing rumours that he would be leaving Downing Street in six months.   Announcing his new profile on the professional networking site, the PM said he was using the platform to ‘connect more directly’ with British businesses. The new profile lists the PM’s previous … Read more

LinkedIn sued after Apple’s iOS 14 beta catches the app reading users’ clipboards without permission

LinkedIn hit with lawsuit after Apple’s iOS 14 beta catches the app reading users’ clipboards without permission LinkedIn is being sued after it’s app was found reading users’ clipboards The suit is from a LinkedIn user in New York and being heard in a San Francisco federal court It also alleges that LinkedIn could read … Read more

LinkedIn feature lets users pronounce their names in audio clips

LinkedIn rolls out feature allowing users to upload an audio clip that spells out how to correctly pronounce their names A new feature will let users pronounce their own names in an audio clip It’s meant to help avoid professional mispronunciations The feature is in the process of being rolled out to all users globally … Read more

New LinkedIn feature lets users pronounce their names via audio clips to avoid professional gaffes

LinkedIn rolls out feature allowing users to upload an audio clip that spells out how to correctly pronounce their names A new feature will let users pronounce their own names in an audio clip It’s meant to help avoid professional mispronunciations The feature is in the process of being rolled out to all users globally … Read more

LinkedIn and Reddit remove app code that copies user clipboards

LinkedIn and Reddit will remove code in their apps that copies users’ clipboard information after being outed by an iOS 14 privacy feature Reddit and LinkedIn are changing code in their apps that copy users’ clipboards The practices was brought to light by an iOS 14 privacy feature Reddit says it used information to auto-suggest … Read more

The helpful LinkedIn tactics to get employers to come to you

Whether you’re looking for a new job or are open to new opportunities, an Australian careers expert has revealed how to attract employers by using ‘primary and secondary keywords’ on your LinkedIn profile. LinkedIn specialist Sue Ellson said the ‘most important thing’ to do is find and use the right keywords to ensure your profile … Read more