Entries in LinkedIn (18)

Wednesday
Sep012021

LinkedIn shuts down Stories after last year's launch

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LinkedIn realized its users didn't want an ephemeral video feature on its platform. The company has announced that it will remove its existing Stories experience by the end of the month. The company admitted that its users didn't want these videos on their profiles.

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Tuesday
Mar302021

You can add pronouns to your LinkedIn profile soon

Source: LinkedIn

It'll soon be possible to include your preferred pronoun on your LinkedIn account. The company is "reimagining" profiles to make these more inclusive. According to LinkedIn, recruiters and job seekers have said that knowing a candidate's pronouns is vital in the hiring process.

LinkedIn is also introducing "cover stories," designed to provide a "quick peek at your personality." The company is also introducing a "creator mode" to allow you to showcase your expertise. LinkedIn plans to highlight posts from profiles that enable creator mode and recommend other users to follow them.

Source: Engadget

Sunday
Sep222019

LinkedIn tests your capabilities with Skills Assessments tool

Do you want to stand out from the crowd of job applicants or just show your capabilities as a professional? LinkedIn rolled out its Skill Assessments test for select categories last week. The feature was first introduced back in May. It's a library of 10-15 minute tests that lets you validate the skills you've listed on your profile. The first batch of tests available includes coding languages like C++, design software like Adobe Photoshop, and business tools like Microsoft Excel, with more coming in the months ahead.

The goal for this free, short-form standardized tests is to both verify your skills as well as give recruiters an easier time looking for qualified candidates. Those who rank in the 70th percentile or above can add a Verified Skill badge to their profiles. Regardless of whether you pass or not, LinkedIn will also be offering relevant material from its Learning's catalogue to help you boost your skills.

Source: Venture Beat

Friday
Apr202018

LinkedIn hits 100 million downloads on Android

A lot of people seem to be using LinkedIn on their Android devices… or at least they’ve installed the social network on their devices. The app has been installed by over 100 million Google accounts, some of these we must note are a result of being pre-installed on devices like the Moto G5S Plus. It’s admittedly not a light app to have on your device with 89MB you need to install it but it does have a 1MB LinkedIn Lite version, if you’re interested. Do you use LinkedIn? Is this something you find useful?

Source: Android Police