LinkedIn Made $2 Billion In Subscriptions Last Year. How's Hiring Going For You?
Briefly

The article critiques LinkedIn's transformation into a social network, noting that its current model prioritizes the quantity of connections over meaningful relationships. This shift has not only affected job seekers but also employers struggling with a flawed hiring process. LinkedIn, now generating significant revenue from premium subscriptions, exemplifies the challenges facing professional networking amidst a broken hiring landscape, fostering superficial connections rather than genuine ones essential for effective recruitment.
The evolution of the social network business model has prioritized the quantity of connections over the quality, affecting both job seekers and employers negatively.
LinkedIn's shift towards being a social network has led to a dramatic increase in premium subscription revenue, revealing its transformation into a business-oriented influencer platform.
Read at Inc
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