image - The HR Forum - DPG Community2024-03-29T08:44:07Zhttps://community.dpgplc.co.uk/human-resources/feed/tag/imageThe 22 Worst LinkedIn Sinshttps://community.dpgplc.co.uk/human-resources/the-22-worst-linkedin-sins2016-04-26T11:58:43.000Z2016-04-26T11:58:43.000ZMike Collinshttps://community.dpgplc.co.uk/members/MikeCollins<div><p>Saw this pop up in my LinkedIn feed today and thought it was worth sharing in this forum.</p>
<p>We've written before about how Personal Branding is really important <a href="http://community.dpgplc.co.uk/events-cpd/what-does-your-personal-brand-say-about-you" target="_self">here</a> and <a href="http://community.dpgplc.co.uk/the-leadership-forum/personal-brand" target="_self">here</a> and the role social media and tools can play in this is crucial.  We've also written how social tools (specifically LinkedIn) can help you in your career in HR <a href="http://community.dpgplc.co.uk/blog/so-you-want-a-job-in-hr-what-next" target="_self">here</a>.</p>
<p>But are the faux pas of a LinkedIn profile and can this actually detract from your 'personal brand'. Indeed it can and whilst we need to focus on the positive use of LinkedIn as a professional profile site there are some things to be aware of in terms of 'how not to'.</p>
<p>So here are 22 LinkedIn Sins - take a look and make sure you're not committing any.</p>
<p><a href="http://blog.hubspot.com/sales/the-worst-linkedin-sins" target="_blank">http://blog.hubspot.com/sales/the-worst-linkedin-sins</a></p>
<p>Let us know what you think in comments below</p>
<p><strong><em>Are there any missing?</em></strong></p>
<p><strong><em>What do you like about LinkedIn?</em></strong></p>
<p><strong><em>What drives you mad about LinkedIn?</em></strong></p>
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