5 Tricky Way to Secure LinkedIn Account - Unlike the majority of social media sites, LinkedIn is business oriented and focused on networking. This allows it to stand out and has contributed to its immense popularity. However, as we’ve mentioned in the past, as with any form of social media, the more popular a network is, the more likely the chance of security issues.
Follow 5 these tips and you’ll ensure that your LinkedIn account stays safe and secure.
1. Get your priorities right
Although LinkedIn has a default ordering for your professional information, there's no need to stick to its formula. When you edit your profile, black up and down arrows should appear on the middle right of the screen next to each section. If you want 'Honors and Awards' to appear first, drag that section to the top.
2. Customise your URL
Instead of simply telling people to look you up on LinkedIn, you can direct them to a customised URL that looks more like a personalised website. Go to Profile -> Edit Profile and then edit the web address below your picture.
3. Add your calendar
If you're in a rush and want to get a quick update on the people you're meeting for lunch, sync your calendar with LinkedIn via its app. Simply click the icon in the top left of the phone screen, then the cog -> Add Calendar.
4. Be anonymous
When you view another person's profile, they are informed that you have seen their profile. Premium users have more detail, but even free users may be notified that you have viewed their profile. To stop this happening, hover again over your profile picture in the top right hand corner, click 'Review' privacy & settings – at which point you'll be ask to type in your password – and then 'Select what others see when you've viewed their profile'. You can then choose to be 'totally anonymous'. The downside to this is then you don't receive information when people view your profile, although you can still receive limited information on the mobile app. Alternatively, sign out of LinkedIn to view people's LinkedIn profiles – often they have the same information publicly viewable to non-LinkedIn users.
5. Be stealthy
LinkedIn notifies your contacts when you make changes to your details, which is great when you have a new job, but less helpful when you're tidying up your past experiences or adding new contacts Hover over your profile picture in the top right hand corner, click 'Review' privacy & settings – at which point you'll be ask to type in your password – and then 'Turn on/off your activity broadcasts'. You can also find this option when editing your profile. On the right hand side of the screen select 'Notify your network' -> No, do not publish changes.
1. Get your priorities right
Although LinkedIn has a default ordering for your professional information, there's no need to stick to its formula. When you edit your profile, black up and down arrows should appear on the middle right of the screen next to each section. If you want 'Honors and Awards' to appear first, drag that section to the top.
2. Customise your URL
Instead of simply telling people to look you up on LinkedIn, you can direct them to a customised URL that looks more like a personalised website. Go to Profile -> Edit Profile and then edit the web address below your picture.
3. Add your calendar
If you're in a rush and want to get a quick update on the people you're meeting for lunch, sync your calendar with LinkedIn via its app. Simply click the icon in the top left of the phone screen, then the cog -> Add Calendar.
4. Be anonymous
When you view another person's profile, they are informed that you have seen their profile. Premium users have more detail, but even free users may be notified that you have viewed their profile. To stop this happening, hover again over your profile picture in the top right hand corner, click 'Review' privacy & settings – at which point you'll be ask to type in your password – and then 'Select what others see when you've viewed their profile'. You can then choose to be 'totally anonymous'. The downside to this is then you don't receive information when people view your profile, although you can still receive limited information on the mobile app. Alternatively, sign out of LinkedIn to view people's LinkedIn profiles – often they have the same information publicly viewable to non-LinkedIn users.
5. Be stealthy
LinkedIn notifies your contacts when you make changes to your details, which is great when you have a new job, but less helpful when you're tidying up your past experiences or adding new contacts Hover over your profile picture in the top right hand corner, click 'Review' privacy & settings – at which point you'll be ask to type in your password – and then 'Turn on/off your activity broadcasts'. You can also find this option when editing your profile. On the right hand side of the screen select 'Notify your network' -> No, do not publish changes.
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