On Safer Internet Day, celebrated globally on February 11th, LinkedIn, the world's largest professional social network, reinforces its commitment to helping professionals protect themselves during online job searches. Recognized in over 100 countries, this year's mobilization has the theme "Education for Digital Citizenship" and aims to empower society to use the digital environment in a critical, ethical, and responsible manner.
In a scenario where the search for new job opportunities is increasingly digitalized, the topic is especially important for Brazilians, sincein 2025, 3 in 5 professionals plan to change jobsAnd 65% of the platform users in the country state that they use LinkedIn for this purpose. For this process to occur safely and without unforeseen issues, it is essential thatadopt practices that protect your personal information, ensuring that the search for a new career develops smoothly and without risks.
Among LinkedIn's efforts to ensure the security of its users, the following stands out:profile verification tool, which can be used for identity verification and generates a visible badge on profiles for free, indicating that the account has been authenticated and is indeed trustworthy.
“At LinkedIn, we require that every profile represent a real person and we havepoliciesClear guidelines prohibiting fake profiles. For this, the Trust and Safety teams work every day to identify and restrict inauthentic activities. One of the methods used to ensure that accounts are genuine is the Automated Scale Detection System, in which over 97% of fake accounts are identified and removed from the platform," explains Milton Beck, General Director of LinkedIn for Latin America.
To further improve job searches and overall network usability, LinkedIn has listed some tips to make the platform even safer to use:
1- Be wary of offers that are too good to be true:Malicious people tend to attract their victims with tempting promises, such as above-average salaries for basic positions. If the proposal seems unrealistic, it's worth researching more about the company and even connecting with other employees to learn more about the opportunity.
2- Beware of suspicious orders:It is not common for reliable recruiters to ask users to do thedownload from encrypted files to interviews. This request should reinforce the candidate's attention. Additionally, be cautious of alleged job offers that require upfront payment for courses, materials, or registration, and never provide banking information on the platform.
3- Research the company, recruiter and vacancy:It is important to confirm whether the company has averified LinkedIn page, a label indicating that the organization has undergone an authentication process. Additionally, there are ways to verify if the recruiter is truly affiliated with the company, such as analyzing their profile and connections, for example. Many companies tend to advertise job openings directly on their official channels, so it's always worth comparing the information.
4- To ensure a safer search, LinkedIn offers tools such as:
- Verified vacancies filter– allowsviewonly opportunities posted by companies with authenticated profiles.
- Risk warning messages– LinkedIn cansignalmessages containing suspicious content.
- Two-step verification – this featureadds an extra layer of security to the account, reducing the risk of unauthorized access.
5- Report suspicious activity:when identifying a suspicious vacancy or message,the complaint can be made directly on the platform. LinkedIn maintains a team dedicated to investigating potential fraud and ensuring a safer environment for professionals seeking new opportunities.
Looking for a job requires caution, but with the right tools and extra attention, it is possible to find good opportunities without falling into traps. Furthermore, LinkedIn continues to invest in tools to ensure a safe and reliable environment for professionals around the world. To learn more about the platform's security initiatives,access.
