Does HR look at LinkedIn?

When you’re looking for a job, your LinkedIn profile is a 24/7 information resource for the recruiters who are looking for talent. In fact, in the Jobvite 2016 Recruiter Nation Report, 87\% of recruiters find LinkedIn most effective when vetting candidates during the hiring process.

How do I stop my employer from viewing my LinkedIn profile?

To update your LinkedIn profile without your boss noticing, follow these steps:

1. Under “Me” (Right side of the main menu bar at the top of the page), click on Settings & Privacy.
2. Under Privacy, scroll to “Sharing profile edits” and turn off this option.

What do you say when you’re laid off on LinkedIn?

A simple option is to put an end date on your last position and not add a new one. That way, your profile is technically correct, and you’re not highlighting your unemployed status. You could also consider updating your status field in your profile, so your network knows that you’re looking for a job.

Why do recruiters check LinkedIn?

LinkedIn is where motivated professionals come together, and recruiters know it. In fact, 72\% of recruiters use the platform to find or vet job candidates. If you’re serious about your job search, simply having a LinkedIn profile is not enough.

Why do employers look at your LinkedIn profile?

Your profile on the site is public, enabling recruiters to find candidates who have the skills and experience that fit their job openings. And because LinkedIn lets co-workers endorse your skills, employers can get a more complete picture of what you can do and how you’re regarded by peers and others in your field.

Can your employer limit your use of social media?

An employer also has a right to restrict employees from posting confidential information online, including trade secrets, customer information, and to prohibit posts that would threaten or harass other employees.

Can a company dictate what you do outside of work?

Today, employers have the technological means, and occasionally the inclination, to find out what workers are doing on their own time. However, their right to monitor what you do off the job—and make decisions based on that conduct—is limited.

Can companies see who viewed their LinkedIn profile?

One key feature on LinkedIn is that you can see who has viewed your profile, depending on their privacy setting. For example, if I click on a hiring manager’s LinkedIn profile and my profile views are set to public, they can see that I looked up their profile.

What do I put for current employer if unemployed?

The following are ways unemployed users tackle their current position:

• Leave your role and company as your current position.
• Leave your Current Position blank.
• Unemployed (job title) at Unemployed (company).
• Desired Title (job title) at Currently Seeking New Opportunities (company).

Should you update LinkedIn when you get laid off?

If you’re expecting to go back to your job eventually, there’s no reason to make an announcement on LinkedIn or update your profile in a way that shows you’ve been furloughed, says Boggs—though you can certainly continue your job search by optimizing your LinkedIn profile to help recruiters find you.