Re:Show HN: LinkedIn sucks, so I built a better one
by Y_Y on Monday March 24, 2025 @09:57AM
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In my humble European opinion, you shouldn't be including your date of birth or home address either. Full name is just about acceptable.
Re:Show HN: LinkedIn sucks, so I built a better one
by ho_schi on Monday March 24, 2025 @10:21AM
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<irony>
And a cell phone number from a throw away phone?
Of course for every application a new one! </irony>
Re:Show HN: LinkedIn sucks, so I built a better one
by kennysoona on Tuesday March 25, 2025 @01:47AM
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> We shall not copy everything from America.
You should copy not needing photos on CVs. Doing so introduces an unacceptable risk of bias.
Re:Show HN: LinkedIn sucks, so I built a better one
by account42 on Tuesday March 25, 2025 @05:08AM
(#43469286)
Not all bias is bad.
Re:Show HN: LinkedIn sucks, so I built a better one
by kennysoona on Tuesday March 25, 2025 @11:27AM
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It is when it's based purely on physical appearance in the context of evaluating job applicants.
We shall not copy everything from America.
And the site goes on…
The company will anyway see you, if you’re lucky. Your name, birthdate, education and address (people often underestimate the address) tell a lot. I don’t care about colors of hair, eyes or skin and the scar across the check is at least something which allows me to recognize a person.