Job Applications Mandate LinkedIn URLs Even for Non-Users
Job seekers without LinkedIn profiles are blocked from completing applications that require a LinkedIn URL as a mandatory field, despite many employers not actually reviewing the profile. This creates an artificial gatekeeping friction that disadvantages candidates who maintain their professional presence elsewhere.
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