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Filtering my online presence stopped an algorithm from revealing my job search to my current boss!
Creating a private LinkedIn profile for discreet networking saved me from workplace tension!
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grayr725h ago
My friend just changed his name on his to something his boss wouldn't recognize.
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jessica13010h ago
Okay, so you created a private LinkedIn profile? How does that even work without tipping off your network? I've been thinking about doing something similar but it all seems so complicated.
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davidmason3h ago
Jessica, going private on LinkedIn isn't as safe as you think. @grayr72 mentioned his friend's name change, but that can actually flag your account. LinkedIn's algorithms are pretty good at connecting dots through your email or phone contacts. Even with a private profile, mutual connections might still give you away. It's a ton of effort for something that could backfire badly. If your current job finds out, it just looks like you're hiding something.
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