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Linked In (.com) and phone calls from employment agencies

BossArky · 2006-03-24 02:17:43

I have a profile on linkedin.com and only today found out that is the reason why I have been getting a steady stream of calls from recuitment agencies asking me if I want to switch jobs. The fellow today was kind enough to tell me that is where he got my background details (usually they just say someone told them "you were…

24-03-2006 2:17am

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I have a profile on linkedin.com and only today found out that is the reason why I have been getting a steady stream of calls from recuitment agencies asking me if I want to switch jobs.

The fellow today was kind enough to tell me that is where he got my background details (usually they just say someone told them "you were looking")... then they ring the switch board at work and get my mobile number.

Anyone else getting these calls?

edit - it is linkedin.com, not linked.com

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#2 24-03-2006 4:59pm

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nope, but I hear some employers check there before they hire someone so watch out!

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#3 24-03-2006 5:41pm

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This linked.com seems to be adverts only. It's a spam site disguised as informational.

Am I missing something?

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#4 24-03-2006 5:54pm

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DOLEMAN wrote:

This linked.com seems to be adverts only. It's a spam site disguised as informational.

Am I missing something?

linkedin.com

J

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#5 24-03-2006 5:59pm

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