29th August 2017
A Note from the Editor
"I really don't understand why, in this social media aware time, anyone would send LinkedIn requests without at least one of the following:

A personal note
A photo on their profile
A job title that makes a modicum of sense

Is there any chance LinkedIn could add a "numpty" button to the yes/no options?"

What do you think? Join the conversation over on LinkedIn.

Alex Martin
UK Recruiter Newsletter Editor
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