I will put my cards on the table before I commence writing. I own a Job board so I am negatively biased towards the merits of recruiting via Linked in. but I am going to try and write this article with a balanced perspective.

Over the last 15 or so years of employment I have engaged in many types of job hunting methods.

  • Jobs Boards
  • Word of Mouth
  • CV mail shot
  • Referrals
  • Direct application
  • Search engines


Writing that list made me feel old as I utilised some of these strategies prior to the web that we know and love today.

Anyway each and everyone of the methods above are an active means of seeking employment on the candidates part.

Since the advent of Linkedin recruiters are actively seeking out candidates, whilst this is just another form of head hunting that has been around for years. Do the salary that these packages dictate have the margin built in to justify the recruiters chargeable time scouring Linkedin to source candidates that may not be available for work or may not even be interested plus the additional costs that Linkedin charge

You also need to bring in to question dare I say it SPAM. I have been contacted by multiples recruiters on linked in asking me if I am available for work, I personally see this as spam. WHY? due to the fact that being a member of Linkedin is a passive experience on my part.

I would love to hear your thoughts and comments on this Article so please post below.

Authored By Leon Hunt MD of JobsVitae.co.uk.