Title: LinkedIn Privacy: What You Need to Know | PCWorld
Headings: LinkedIn Privacy: What You Need to Know
LinkedIn Privacy: What You Need to Know
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Content: Meet The Super-Connected LinkedIn Etiquette: Five Dos and Don'ts How to Use LinkedIn Company Profiles For Job Hunt, Networking
In fact, I've received several e-mails from readers who said they were solicited for products or irrelevant jobs on the service. In each case, they had no idea how the person found them (and didn't appreciate the spam for that matter). [ Further reading: The best media streaming devices ]
How private you decide to make your LinkedIn information will affect the inquiries you receive for job opportunities as well as, in some cases, the amount of information you're able to find about others. To access the privacy settings, simply log into LinkedIn and click on the Account & Settings tab in the upper right hand corner of your homepage. Here's a walkthrough of what I'd pay most attention to as you alter your settings. It's important to know that some of them don't appear under the "Privacy Settings" area, but nonetheless require your attention. Your Public Profile
While the LinkedIn Account & Settings page has a special section marked for privacy, other categories affect the amount of information other people on LinkedIn see when they visit your page or search for your name. Under "Profile Settings," you should pay particular attention to the information you make available on your Public Profile.