I have deleted my LinkedIn Account after a long time of inactivity with occasionally logging in to “connect” with somebody.

I told 2 people about this, both of which were rather surprised and immediately asked me what I would do if im back to search for a new job. I got my current job through a normal job listing website and sent the application directly to the company, that was 8 years ago I don’t know why that would not still be viable, but their questions still made me unsure.

Has anybody on here found a job recently? Did LinkedIn help you in a big way, do you think it would not have been possible without? Am a web developer btw.

I mean of course it does help to spread your wings a little more. But on the other hand opening LinkedIn gives me instant depression, so i think you have to value in those things as well.

EDIT:
Or if you are HR would you see it as a negative if you received an application with no existent LinkedIn account?

  • NinjaTurtle@feddit.onlineEnglish
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    1 month ago

    Like others have said, I don’t think its needed to get a job but it does help in two ways:

    1. More passive. It let’s you expand your resume/CV to give more detail etc since you aren’t restricted on size/length. This can also be done with a personal website

    2. More active. It can help you network which is honestly the biggest advantage to getting a job, but also the most work.

    I personally do not use it like social media. I don’t see the point of posts, more just a messaging service if and when I need it.