Business and employment-focused social media platform LinkedIn has rolled out new verification features on job posts, to enhance platform safety.
The platform will begin to show verifications on job postings, displaying verified information about a job poster or their company, which will help users determine whether they are applying for a legitimate job or not.
When users see verifications on job posts, that means there is information that has been verified as authentic by the job poster, LinkedIn, or one of its partners. The verified information will show whether the poster is affiliated with an official company page, has verified their work email or workplace, or their government ID was verified through CLEAR, which is a secure identity platform.
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The company wrote via a blog post,
“When you see verifications on job posts, that means there is information that has been verified as authentic by the job poster, LinkedIn, or one of our partners.
“We’re showing these verifications to help you feel confident in your search and give recruiters the opportunity to build trust with potential candidates. Verifications on job postings are just rolling out, and as we expand access to our free verification tools, you’ll see even more across the jobs you’re exploring.”
LinkedIn noted that verifications on job postings have just started rolling out, so while users may not see them yet, the tools will be more prevalent as the company expands access. In the meantime, the platform has urged users to check out tips on how to spot and avoid suspicious job postings.
This feature comes in very handy as LinkedIn is working tirelessly to get rid of spam accounts that have spread on the platform, and to also ensure that users’ safety is guaranteed.
LinkedIn is also integrating more artificial intelligence features into the platform to make it easier for users to find jobs and offer a better service. Recall that the platform integrated a new tool that helps users enhance their profiles with AI-generated writing suggestions as well as helping them save time and energy by generating job description texts.
The new feature helps users create appealing “about” and “headline” sections based on their background and strong sides. AI identifies the most important skills and experiences to highlight on users profile and generates a suitable text to make their profile stand out.
Last month, LinkedIn introduced new ways to verify users identity and where they work. Unlike with Twitter and Meta, LinkedIn’s new verification measures don’t include paid subscriptions or blue checkmarks. The social media platform said it believes verification should be available for everyone, which is why its verification features will be available to all users for free.