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Deleting the LinkedIn account and becoming social network -free
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SiliconWizard:

--- Quote from: 16bitanalogue on April 27, 2020, 02:23:33 pm ---For a long time I took the advice of using "action words":
1. Drive development...
2. Authoring white papers...
3. Leading cross functional...

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Yeah, that's typical HR requirements. Used to do that as well as the skills section on top.


--- Quote from: 16bitanalogue on April 27, 2020, 02:23:33 pm ---The above and the "skills" section of my resume is something I am considering on nuking. I been in the industry for a long time, good I hope I know how to use a multimeter and scope.

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Wise move.

Instead of "action words", you may still want to highlight some of your key achievements in your industry experience section, instead of just listing what your duties were. Other than that, don't bother. If you land a job because you wrote your resume like HR droids ask you to, it will probably be a position in which they expect you to work like a junior but with 10 years+ experience.
pidcon:
You're not alone, as I also felt that the LinkedIn account had little value to me. I deleted my LinkedIn account shortly after MS pushed more advertised content or certain "LinkedInfluencer" using aggressive marketing methods into my account. It felt like I was constantly reading what they wanted me to read, and struggling to remove the news feed even though I have clicked on the not-interested button many times. Before MS, I always hated that anonymous people could review my profile, and there's no way to find out who those people were, even if you had a Premium account. Other that showing off my own measly credentials, it didn't do much for me.
HazelHoward:
Although this thread is three years old, I wanted to share my thoughts on LinkedIn. Deleting your LinkedIn account and going social network-free can be a personal choice that brings a sense of relief and freedom. LinkedIn means different things to different people. For some, it's a valuable professional networking platform to connect with colleagues and explore job opportunities.
ebastler:

--- Quote from: HazelHoward on May 19, 2023, 01:41:00 pm ---Although this thread is three years old, I wanted to share my thoughts on LinkedIn. Deleting your LinkedIn account and going social network-free can be a personal choice that brings a sense of relief and freedom. LinkedIn means different things to different people. For some, it's a valuable professional networking platform to connect with colleagues and explore job opportunities.

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And would you, by any chance, also have a value-adding link which you would like to share?  >:D
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