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?

  • Mister Neon@lemmy.world
    2·
    3 days ago

    As an American trying to make a career pivot I’ve been told LinkedIn is mandatory. I hate reading it and posting, but I still do it. It’s a fucking cesspool. I’ve been out of full time work for almost a year.

    • Kate-ay@lemmy.world
      3·
      3 days ago

      Like, necessary to just have one or necessary to post and interact with others? I’m fine with using it as a static page to basic info about myself but I will never engage with or create content for it.