Executive ‘forced out of job’ over LinkedIn CV
A human resources executive was forced out of his job after angering his employer by putting his CV online and advertising that he was interested in other “career opportunities”, a tribunal heard. Full story here
We always caution about Linkedin and this story is a timely reminder that whilst Linkedin can be a great asset, you should always err on the side of caution when constructing your profile. I gave a warning on this in October and this story provides a very good reason for reading it once more.
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I quit LinkedIn – I got fed up with all the emails it kept sending me. I think it was a waste of time to be on there anyway.
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That’s a fair point and one that could be made about all social media – if we stand back it really is a wall of noise! Conversely, I see the benefit but I think someone needs to work out where the volume dial is
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Everything has it pros and cons. LinkedIn has benefited many people by helping them get good opportunities. The news that you have mentioned, must be counted as a drawback.
Hi Richa,
I agree Linkedin will continue to benefit more and more people. It’s probable to suppose that as it becomes accepted practice to use Linkedin that there will be companies that enforce confidentiality policies upon staff to try and curtail individuals from actively using Linkedin to find employment when in contract. However, this case could be crucial and even landmark in its outcome.
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I think this is one off type of incident, overall the benefits that linkedin provides are a lot more in comparison to such one off incidences…linkedin is one of the most sought after medium for recruiters and employers these days and will continue to do so.