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Sending automated messages based on your LinkedIn profile, without actually reading it?

• markplindsay 5y ago
  My "one weird trick" for spotting this behavior is using my middle initial on LinkedIn. LinkedIn stores it as a part of my first name, so their spam always starts off with "Hey Mark P.!" Those emails get ignored. I ignore most automated agency emails as well. I will always reply to personal emails from in-house recruiters or employees, however. I am starting a new job soon, though, so it's only to thank them for writing.
  • sdeframond 5y ago
    Nice! I add an emoji before my first name on linkedin for the same reason.
    • dcminter 5y ago
      I wonder how many agency-bots you crashed with that...