I found this as one of the more fun aspects of a profile in LinkedIn, however, I wonder if it even matters for employers and recruiters.
Do they see them as "bonus points" when making hiring decisions?
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Sign up to join this communityI found this as one of the more fun aspects of a profile in LinkedIn, however, I wonder if it even matters for employers and recruiters.
Do they see them as "bonus points" when making hiring decisions?
I wonder if it even matters for employers and recruiters. Do they see them as "bonus points" when making hiring decisions?
In my opinion as a hiring manager, they are completely worthless. I have never - not even once - considered this section of an applicant's LinkedIn profile when considering the candidate. They are along the line of "Likes" - they take no thought or effort, and they can be applied anonymously - thus providing no value.
These skills and endorsements are made without any thought, without any proof, and without any degree of attainment.
I know some folks have endorsed my LinkedIn profile for skills which I don't have. I know that happens on a regular basis with me, and with others.
I wouldn't expect any value at all from these tags, and I certainly wouldn't waste any time trying to get them.
The "recommendations" are of a bit more value - they hold the potential for a real endorsement, particularly when written by someone know to the hiring manager.