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It is really simple, if you want a facebook account create one with a nick name and not your real name. So something like Keyser666
Secondly if you are going to use LinkedIn dont do what AP007 does and look up prospective people who maybe interviewing you as they will know you have done so (settings permitting). Setup a fake LinkedIn profile with a generic name and title of recruitment consultant and then you can look at others profiles to your hearts content0 -
It is really simple, if you want a facebook account create one with a nick name and not your real name. So something like Keyser666
Secondly if you are going to use LinkedIn dont do what AP007 does and look up prospective people who maybe interviewing you as they will know you have done so (settings permitting). Setup a fake LinkedIn profile with a generic name and title of recruitment consultant and then you can look at others profiles to your hearts content
LinkedIn is meant to be used for that type of thing, it makes sense to have a real profile. You make sure to keep it professional. It's not meant as another facebook/twitter.0 -
Why not look up people? I don't get that. If you are looking for a job you do that.It is really simple, if you want a facebook account create one with a nick name and not your real name. So something like Keyser666
Secondly if you are going to use LinkedIn dont do what AP007 does and look up prospective people who maybe interviewing you as they will know you have done so (settings permitting). Setup a fake LinkedIn profile with a generic name and title of recruitment consultant and then you can look at others profiles to your hearts content
I have no photo there and my full name is not visible.
Also have a go at making a FB page with a nickname - you wont get far.We’ve had to remove your signature. Please check the Forum Rules if you’re unsure why it’s been removed and, if still unsure, email forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com0 -
I always look up people who are going to interview me on LinkedIn. I'm pretty sure that's the norm and fully expected.0
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LinkedIn imho is used for networking, having a nose at someones profile is something else. I do not treat it as facebook nor twitter, totally different things and not comparableFlyonthewall wrote: »LinkedIn is meant to be used for that type of thing, it makes sense to have a real profile. You make sure to keep it professional. It's not meant as another facebook/twitter.
I have a nickname as my facebook profile and have had it for the last 6 years no problems, you do assume a awful lot on here with your repliesWhy not look up people? I don't get that. If you are looking for a job you do that.
I have no photo there and my full name is not visible.
Also have a go at making a FB page with a nickname - you wont get far.0 -
LinkedIn imho is used for networking, having a nose at someones profile is something else. I do not treat it as facebook nor twitter, totally different things and not comparable
I have a nickname as my facebook profile and have had it for the last 6 years no problems, you do assume a awful lot on here with your replies
Yeah I do assume a lot as I had a nickname on FB and over 2 years ago I was logged off until I entered my REAL NAME in full on it so had to put my real name in.
You still haven't said why looking at someones page on LinkedIn is bad? You can't network if you dont look at peoples pages and get in contact with them. A bit like going to a networking event but stand in the corner with your back to everyone and don't talk.We’ve had to remove your signature. Please check the Forum Rules if you’re unsure why it’s been removed and, if still unsure, email forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com0 -
So you might as well go on there and LION and Never IDK then not me.Yeah I do assume a lot as I had a nickname on FB and over 2 years ago I was logged off until I entered my REAL NAME in full on it so had to put my real name in.
You still haven't said why looking at someones page on LinkedIn is bad? You can't network if you dont look at peoples pages and get in contact with them. A bit like going to a networking event but stand in the corner with your back to everyone and don't talk.0 -
Ofcourse you can create a FB account with a nickname!
You can put whatever details you want fake address all sorts???
Same with LinkedIn!0 -
https://www.facebook.com/#!/Ofcourse you can create a FB account with a nickname!
You can put whatever details you want fake address all sorts???
Same with LinkedIn!
Well I am trying it now and its asking for two names
I can put Twinkle in the first name and then it still wants a surname.
I would then not be 'Twinkle' I would be Twinkle Simth for example and that's not the nickname I would want
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