Spam and Bots on LinkedIn
Nothing irritates me as much as untargeted spam, especially that created by bots. Recently I received a recruitment message that immediately raised my suspicions. Why?
Rafal Szymanski
I implement LinkedIn and Sales Navigator in B2B companies.
Nothing irritates me as much as untargeted spam, especially that created by bots. Recently I received a recruitment message that immediately raised my suspicions. Why?
🔹 Incorrect name – my name isn’t Rafał, it’s… Rafał. Sounds absurd? It’s the effect of automatic data extraction from an English-language profile by tools like Soft LinkedIn Helper.
🔹 Lack of personalization – zero introduction, zero “hello”. Just a dry job offer that I’m not even looking for.
🔹 Untargeted proposal – “Regional Brand Caretaker Beauty”? Seriously? Neither my profile nor professional status indicates I’d be interested in such a role.
🔹 Probable MLM – is this even recruitment or an attempt to drag into a pyramid? Sounds like classic “do you want something from Avon?”, though it’s probably a different company.
What to do about it? Report such accounts. LinkedIn is a great place for building valuable relationships, but only when we eliminate spam.
I personally don’t recommend Mrs. Emilia’s services. 😉
Have you had similar experiences? What recruitment messages amused or irritated you the most? Share in the comments!
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