LinkedIn jobs
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Hi,
I've reactivated my LinkedIn account purely to access the jobs section and it's a frustrating experience.
A handful of vacancies are legit and authentic, however there are loads in the field of administration (remotely, for example) whereby it's a scam in that it takes you to an external site to fill out surveys or complete tasks on third party websites. I ignore listings which don't have a salary listed as that seems a red flag, but vacancies from job agencies based in Dubai or Riyadh don't result in any tangible opportunities.
Anyone else experience this and how can I work the function to filter out the nonsense and give me listings I can realistically apply for?
Thanks
I've reactivated my LinkedIn account purely to access the jobs section and it's a frustrating experience.
A handful of vacancies are legit and authentic, however there are loads in the field of administration (remotely, for example) whereby it's a scam in that it takes you to an external site to fill out surveys or complete tasks on third party websites. I ignore listings which don't have a salary listed as that seems a red flag, but vacancies from job agencies based in Dubai or Riyadh don't result in any tangible opportunities.
Anyone else experience this and how can I work the function to filter out the nonsense and give me listings I can realistically apply for?
Thanks
Reply 1
Have you tried other platforms such as Indeed? I never managed to find a suitable job on LinkedIn.
Reply 2
Aky786UK
OP
19
Oh yes, I check Indeed as well as the jobs pages on GOV.UK, local voluntary organisations, and Charity Jobs. Pleasing to hear I'm not the only one frustrated by LinkedIn!
Reply 3
21
There are many legitimate jobs on LinkedIn, most large companies use it and a lot of my friends have found jobs this way
Reply 4
Aky786UK
OP
19
So, an example of the trash side of LinkedIn Jobs.
I decide to go for Easy Apply on a data entry position which has the usual info and desperate times etc.
I get a PM from a representative in the US, asking if the details on my CV are correct. I'm told I'll get a WhatsApp for more details and low and behold, today, the PMs have disappeared and so has the vacancy.
Look forward to my details being used for spam and advertising etc.
I decide to go for Easy Apply on a data entry position which has the usual info and desperate times etc.
I get a PM from a representative in the US, asking if the details on my CV are correct. I'm told I'll get a WhatsApp for more details and low and behold, today, the PMs have disappeared and so has the vacancy.
Look forward to my details being used for spam and advertising etc.
Reply 5
Original post
by Aky786UKSo, an example of the trash side of LinkedIn Jobs.
I decide to go for Easy Apply on a data entry position which has the usual info and desperate times etc.
I get a PM from a representative in the US, asking if the details on my CV are correct. I'm told I'll get a WhatsApp for more details and low and behold, today, the PMs have disappeared and so has the vacancy.
Look forward to my details being used for spam and advertising etc.
I decide to go for Easy Apply on a data entry position which has the usual info and desperate times etc.
I get a PM from a representative in the US, asking if the details on my CV are correct. I'm told I'll get a WhatsApp for more details and low and behold, today, the PMs have disappeared and so has the vacancy.
Look forward to my details being used for spam and advertising etc.
I think linkedin for supporting a job search can be effective, but id certainly ensure the companies are reputable before applying, additionally I think the easy apply is generally not the best jobs they certainly are more a number pump game or high filtering, additionally id steer well clear of any employer who manage applications over whatsapp thats very dodgy.
The better way of using linkedin is having a very specific skill or industry you are interested in, build your profile accordingly then connect or follow solid individuals & companies and then see when they like or repost jobs that are highly suitable for you, and apply & reach out to hiring managers.
Reply 6
Aky786UK
OP
19
Original post
by Aky786UKSo, an example of the trash side of LinkedIn Jobs.
I decide to go for Easy Apply on a data entry position which has the usual info and desperate times etc.
I get a PM from a representative in the US, asking if the details on my CV are correct. I'm told I'll get a WhatsApp for more details and low and behold, today, the PMs have disappeared and so has the vacancy.
Look forward to my details being used for spam and advertising etc.
I decide to go for Easy Apply on a data entry position which has the usual info and desperate times etc.
I get a PM from a representative in the US, asking if the details on my CV are correct. I'm told I'll get a WhatsApp for more details and low and behold, today, the PMs have disappeared and so has the vacancy.
Look forward to my details being used for spam and advertising etc.
So, just to share my experiences to guide others but I did get the WhatsApp message from a real person to discuss this "vacancy".
He gave me a great spiel about how my task was all about improving the online presence of hotels across the world and that I wouldn't be doing surveys and it was data entry. I ended up listening along for interest before doing a training course that took me most of the day.
Ultimately, I realised where this was going and what it involved. I was "placing orders" for hotels across the world through a company and given a certain amount of credit to do so. This credit, it turns out, were "coins" and if I ran out of them, I would have to buy more coins but I'd make a percentage of each order placed. You end up downloading all sorts of apps relating to crypto and transferring coins from one place to the other than eventually I had enough and didn't want to do it anymore.
I was able to draw some real money out but it always felt like you had to put more in and I just neither had the money or the patience.
I deactivated LinkedIn and will continue on other job platforms.
Reply 7
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Original post
by Aky786UKSo, just to share my experiences to guide others but I did get the WhatsApp message from a real person to discuss this "vacancy".
He gave me a great spiel about how my task was all about improving the online presence of hotels across the world and that I wouldn't be doing surveys and it was data entry. I ended up listening along for interest before doing a training course that took me most of the day.
Ultimately, I realised where this was going and what it involved. I was "placing orders" for hotels across the world through a company and given a certain amount of credit to do so. This credit, it turns out, were "coins" and if I ran out of them, I would have to buy more coins but I'd make a percentage of each order placed. You end up downloading all sorts of apps relating to crypto and transferring coins from one place to the other than eventually I had enough and didn't want to do it anymore.
I was able to draw some real money out but it always felt like you had to put more in and I just neither had the money or the patience.
I deactivated LinkedIn and will continue on other job platforms.
He gave me a great spiel about how my task was all about improving the online presence of hotels across the world and that I wouldn't be doing surveys and it was data entry. I ended up listening along for interest before doing a training course that took me most of the day.
Ultimately, I realised where this was going and what it involved. I was "placing orders" for hotels across the world through a company and given a certain amount of credit to do so. This credit, it turns out, were "coins" and if I ran out of them, I would have to buy more coins but I'd make a percentage of each order placed. You end up downloading all sorts of apps relating to crypto and transferring coins from one place to the other than eventually I had enough and didn't want to do it anymore.
I was able to draw some real money out but it always felt like you had to put more in and I just neither had the money or the patience.
I deactivated LinkedIn and will continue on other job platforms.
Use LinkedIn to network if you can. That is, find events to go to, follow companies you're interested in and find ways to vibes with their employees and then good things can happen.
Imo, the hardest thing is to get your foot in the door at a company, which LinkedIn can really help with even if it's riddled with toxic positivity.
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