Technology@lemmy.worldbybeep@piefed.world
6 hours

LinkedIn, a mass grave of ghost jobs, is now becoming a dating app

zety.com English

cross-posted from: https://piefed.world/c/tech/p/1257213/linkedin-a-mass-grave-of-ghost-jobs-is-now-becoming-a-dating-app

  • Risk vs reward: Although 65% believe using LinkedIn for dating could harm their reputation, 1 in 8 have formed a romantic relationship that started on LinkedIn.
  • LinkedIn as a vetting tool: 1 in 5 admit to using LinkedIn to research a potential romantic partner.
  • Trust in profiles: Nearly half (48%) believe information on LinkedIn profiles is more trustworthy than on dating apps.
  • What draws attention: Besides profile photos (57%), workers say showcasing personality in bios or “About” sections (55%) and mutual connections (41%) are among the top LinkedIn features that would influence their romantic interest in someone.
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    • Fandangalo@lemmy.worldEnglish
      5 hours

      When we going to start seeing bulleted lists for dating history?

      Project Adrianna, 2005-2007

      • Attentive lover for over 2 years, credited with over 50 mutual orgasms
      • Bought award winning gifts that resulted in friends being jealous
      • Successfully lost virginity
      • Chozo@fedia.io
        3 hours

        They email me a new puzzle every single day. Like, fuck off with that shit, you are a job board and nothing more, start fucking acting like one.

        • Tikiporch@lemmy.worldEnglish
          56 minutes

          But line must go up? See, you get people hooked on the puzzles, then you charge for them! It’s sure fire.

    • FireWire400@lemmy.worldEnglish
      4 hours

      People already use LinkedIn like Facebook so why not throw in a little Tinder in there.

      C’mon Microsoft, it’s not like LinkedIn is really that useful for finding jobs anymore.