Related Searches On LinkedIn

For a few days now LinkedIn have been testing a new "analytical prototype engine" for searches. It comes and goes as they fine tune it but basically, if you search for "HR Director" you will be prompted to click on related searches such as hr, hr manager, "hr director", human resources, etc.

Here's a screen shot of what it looks like:


I suspect that this will lead to a certain amount of "keyword optimising" for profiles. As this is still being fine-tuned, I think it's best to wait a little until it beds in before making any radical changes to your profile.

It's interesting to note that (at the moment) the default setting for the standard search box is to sort results by "keyword relevance", whereas when you click on one of the new recommended searches it's by "degrees away from you".

A very nice feature. In my view, searching is still where LinkedIn is the clear leader.

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