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LinkedIn, a mass grave of ghost jobs, is now becoming a dating app (zety.com)
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cross-posted from: https://piefed.world/c/tech/p/1257213/linkedin-a-mass-grave-of-ghost-jobs-is-now-becoming-a-dating-app

  • Risk vs reward: Although 65% believe using LinkedIn for dating could harm their reputation, 1 in 8 have formed a romantic relationship that started on LinkedIn.
  • LinkedIn as a vetting tool: 1 in 5 admit to using LinkedIn to research a potential romantic partner.
  • Trust in profiles: Nearly half (48%) believe information on LinkedIn profiles is more trustworthy than on dating apps.
  • What draws attention: Besides profile photos (57%), workers say showcasing personality in bios or “About” sections (55%) and mutual connections (41%) are among the top LinkedIn features that would influence their romantic interest in someone.
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[–] 18 points 4 months ago (5 children)

whomever is using LinkedIn for a dating app must be seriously desperate

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  • [–] 2 points 4 months ago (4 children)

    A lot of people looking for well-off partners would find LinkedIn useful I think

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  • [–] 4 points 4 months ago (3 children)

    why would you think linkedin people are well off?

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  • [–] 0 points 4 months ago (2 children)

    You can check where they currently work and gauge how well-off they are

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