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We had some pretty severe round of layoffs at my company about 6 months ago.
And on LinkedIn I see those former employees are still maintaining their status like they are still employed here. But actually they are unemployed.
I understand, maintaining employed status in LinkedIn profile is better in terms of marketability and future job search. But when it comes to an actual job interview, could it be a problem? If you are already laid off, will you keep saying in your resume that you are still working at your previous company?
People often don't update their Linkedin until they have another job. No cause for concern.
I am just thinking what's the best strategy when my turn comes and I get laid off too...
I don't know what do they put in their resumes after layoffs. If I was laid off several months ago, how bad it looks for a prospective employer? I am in a tech field and several months of unemployment might be considered negatively.
You don't update it until you have a new job. Otherwise, what are you going to put there?
John Doe
Unemployed Slob, looking for a job, do you have one? Please, pretty please give me a job!!!
2016 - Present
Chief Cook and Bottle Washer at Some Restaurant
2015- 2016
Linkedin profile is not a resume and neither is it a legal document and you can have whatever you want on your profile. What matters is actual is what is on the resume / application that you submitted to the company for the job. In my experience, all the jobs that i ever applied for had something at the end requiring to sign that you are telling the truth and nothing but. That is what will come back to bite you if its incorrect or a lie.
^^This. LinkedIn is a social media website. It's not a legal document or agreement.
Well, recent article on LinkedIn says that the most common status is 'Looking for new opportunities'.
Agreed. Or you create an LLC and become a consultant. That is another common tactic for the laid off. If I were using LinkedIn to apply for jobs - which I have done with positive results - I would make sure my status was at least current.
Well, recent article on LinkedIn says that the most common status is 'Looking for new opportunities'.
So? That's what a lot of people say even when they are employed.
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