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LinkedIn, a mass grave of ghost jobs, is now becoming a dating app (zety.com)
submitted 7 hours ago* (last edited 6 hours ago) by beep@piefed.world to c/technology@lemmy.world
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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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[–] Jhex@lemmy.world 1 points 1 minute ago

whomever is using LinkedIn for a dating app must be seriously desperate

[–] MasterBlaster@lemmy.world 1 points 6 minutes ago

this is sad. I'm gen x, immersed in computers simce age 13, and i feel I'm no longer in a world in which i can function.

reality has moved into dystopian cyber fantasy more than even i thouht could really happen.

[–] Fandangalo@lemmy.world 31 points 5 hours ago (1 children)

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
[–] eleijeep@piefed.social 6 points 4 hours ago

Be the change you want to see.

[–] dance_ninja@lemmy.world 7 points 4 hours ago (2 children)

They also have puzzles now for some reason...

[–] billwashere@lemmy.world 3 points 1 hour ago

LinkedIn is turning into a hot mess of Microslop.

[–] Chozo@fedia.io 4 points 3 hours ago (1 children)

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.world 1 points 1 hour ago

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

[–] FireWire400@lemmy.world 8 points 5 hours ago* (last edited 5 hours ago)

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.