By default, every time you look at someone’s LinkedIn profile while you’re logged in, they get notified that you looked at it. I can understand why a job seeker might want this information ...

LinkedIn continues to be one of the most powerful tools in your social media toolbox for business connections and opportunities. Don’t let it be spoiled by fake accounts, bots or spammers.

Your URL is assigned by LinkedIn, but you can change it in account settings. LinkedIn is a helpful resource for professionals to connect with colleagues, business associates, and potential employers.

LinkedIn also makes it hard to keep your activity private on the platform. You can change this by going to data visibility settings and going through the following sections: Profile viewing ...

Job seekers have the option of adding an Open to Work badge to their LinkedIn profile, but recruiters and hiring managers are divided on whether it's beneficial, or makes someone appear desperate ...