Three Things I’d Like LinkedIn To Stop Doing Immediately
Dear LinkedIn: I am not looking for a job or other full time employment. I have a business account that I pay for every month so you don’t need to try and make money by showing me ads that I don’t want to see. By the way, I don’t want to see any ads, but find the following particularly annoying because they take up screen space on things I have no interest in at all.
1. Please stop showing ads with my picture over a job title at a company. I have my connection requests set to
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- consulting offers
- new ventures
- expertise requests
- business deals
- reference requests
- getting back in touch
Notably not on this list are “Career opportunities” and “Job opportunities.”
2. Please stop showing me a list of “Jobs You May Be Interested In.” Same reasons as #1.
3. Please stop showing me a list of “Companies You May Want To Follow” Same reasons as #1.
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