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harryy
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« on: May 16, 2011, 01:23:54 am »
Dear All,

Just curious to know do Linked In recommendations play any role while searching for a job in canada. How much important these can be? How many recommendations can work ?

God bless you all.
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« Reply #1 on: May 16, 2011, 02:25:11 am »
Well it depends. Normally majority of Canadian linkedin network connection doesn't response expect you have build a good relationship with them.
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« Reply #2 on: May 16, 2011, 02:29:54 am »
Quote from: zulkfal on May 16, 2011, 02:25:11 am
Well it depends. Normally majority of Canadian linkedin network connection doesn't response expect you have build a good relationship with them.

Thanks for reply Zulkfal.

What I am trying to say here is, I have Linkedin account with few recommendations from my managers (from India, US, Aus, UK and other countries). While searching job in Canada can these recommendations help me in any way.

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« Reply #3 on: May 16, 2011, 03:00:10 am »
i don't think so, majority of firms for professional jobs do background checks and would like to call previous employers. 
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« Reply #4 on: May 16, 2011, 03:10:50 am »
This is not related to employment verification but professional reference check. Just to know what your manager/peers say about you.
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« Reply #5 on: May 16, 2011, 03:46:05 am »
I know about those recommendation and that's what am trying to say in simple words those doesn't help much.
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« Reply #6 on: May 17, 2011, 01:05:55 am »
Quote from: zulkfal on May 16, 2011, 03:46:05 am
I know about those recommendation and that's what am trying to say in simple words those doesn't help much.

Thanks for reply zulkfal.

In this case I am wondering why people use Linkedin so much if it does not work in american countries. This concept basically came from there only.
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« Reply #7 on: May 17, 2011, 04:31:12 am »
More networks, more connections, more experience always help. The question is to what extent. I believe they help. at least a minimum.
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« Reply #8 on: May 17, 2011, 08:17:08 am »
More Exp, more networking help, I know that some Business School look at your profile but employers not yet.
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