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LinkedIn ran experiments on more than 20 million users over five years that, while intended to improve how the platform worked for members, could have affected some people’s livelihoods, according to a study published earlier this year.اضافة اعلان In experiments conducted around the world from 2015 to 2019, LinkedIn randomly varied the proportion of weak and strong contacts suggested by its “People You May Know” algorithm — the company’s automated system for recommending new connections to its users. The tests were detailed in a study published in September in the journal Science and co-authored by researchers at LinkedIn, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Stanford University, and Harvard Business School. LinkedIn’s algorithmic experiments may come as a surprise to millions of people because the company did not inform users that the tests were underway. Tech giants like LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional network, routinely run large-scale experiments in which they try out different versions of app features, web designs, and algorithms on different people. The long-standing practice, called A/B testing, is intended to improve consumers’ experiences, and keep them engaged, which helps the companies make money through premium membership fees or advertising. Users often have no idea that companies are running

People join LinkedIn for various reasons. They may be scouting for jobs, connecting with people, or reaching out to prospects. Whatever it is, building a personal brand on LinkedIn is key to succeeding on the platform. You need to be active by fully participating in activities, sharing information about what you do, and gaining visibility. LinkedIn is ranked among the top social media platforms professionals use, so it makes sense to build on it. In this article, we explain how to build a personal brand on LinkedIn and stay authentic on the platform. 1. Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile Optimizing your profile sends an impression to anyone who views your profile. You can start by editing your professional headline to specify what you do for your target audience, and then highlight the pain points you address. Overall, your profile should reflect what kind of brand you are and the image you want to represent. If you are a freelancer looking for clients, start by optimizing your LinkedIn profile to get more clients. Also, add contact details like your email address for people who would like to reach out to you. Progressively, you want to update your profile to reflect certifications and

By CNBCTV18.com Dec 30, 2022 7:44:16 AM IST (Published)Switch to Slide ShowSUMMARYThe world’s billionaires lost nearly $2 trillion, combined (globally), in the year 2022, according to Forbes. As tech stock prices took a nosedive triggered by rising interest rates, soaring inflation and a worsening economy, several billionaires saw their fortunes floundering this year. As 2022 comes to an end, here’s a look at the top billionaires who have lost the most this year.1 / 7 Elon Musk - Estimated losses: Nearly $115 billion; Net worth as of December 29: $139.9 billion | US billionaire and new Twitter CEO Elon Musk saw his fortune plunging the most in 2022. Musk’s net worth was slashed by about $115 billion this year, according to Forbes. Tesla’s stock price has also slumped by nearly 70 percent as of December 28. (Image: Reuters)2 / 7 Jeff Bezos - Estimated losses: Nearly $80 billion; Net worth as of December 29: $105 billion |  Bezos resigned from his role as Amazon chief executive last year to focus on his space exploration company Blue Origin. Once the second-richest person, he is currently ranked as the fifth-richest person in the world as of December 29, according to Forbes. Bezos owns around 10 percent of

Pedestrians cross a street in Mong Kok district in Hong Kong, after officials announced measures for the city to end some of its last major Covid rules, scrapping gathering limits to vaccination checks and testing for travelers. Photographer: Lam Yik/Bloomberg via Getty ImagesBloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesStocks in the Asia-Pacific traded higher on its last trading session of the year after Wall Street rebounded overnight, recovering most losses from the previous day.Hong Kong's Hang Seng index rose 0.56% carrying on the sentiment from the U.S. session. In mainland China, the Shanghai Composite gained 0.35% and the Shenzhen Component added 0.26%.The S&P/ASX 200 in Australia rose 0.5%. In Japan, the Nikkei 225 and the Topix both inched up 0.28% while the Japanese yen saw some strengthening to last stand at 132.42 against the U.S. dollar.Seoul's stock markets are closed for New Year's holiday and scheduled to resume trade on Jan. 2 an hour later than usual at 10 a.m. local time.Overnight in the U.S., jobless filings rose last week, according to the Labor department, a higher reading than Dow Jones estimates. Wall Street's major averages are still headed toward their worst year since 2008 as investors head into the final trading days of 2022.South Korea's inflation

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When Ashneer Grover realised that Uber India president Prabhjeet Singh had deleted his LinkedIn post sharing the annual report, he said that the company's country managers appeared to care more about their image than the business. December 28, 2022 / 07:59 PM IST Ashneer Grover asked Uber to address cancellations and bad cab experiences instead of focusing on the solar system. Ashneer Grover on Wednesday reacted to Uber's claims of having driven 4,5 billion km -- the distance between Earth and Neptune -- in India this year. The former BharatPe founder and TVF Pitchers' judge joked about the claim made in Uber's annual report with a Twitter poll."As per Uber, they made trips as long as Milky Way in India. So Mars ki sawaari aap kiske saath karna chahenge (So which company would you pick to travel to Mars)?" he tweeted. The options included Elon Musk's SpaceX.As per Uber - they made trips as long as Milky Way in India. So Mars ki sawaari aap kiske saath karna chahenge? @UberINSupport @Uber— Ashneer Grover (@Ashneer_Grover) December 28, 2022"Uber trips during the year covered as many as 4.5 billion kilometers, which is the distance from Earth all the way to Neptune, the last

Switch to Slide ShowSUMMARYTrends on SGX Nifty indicate an opening in the red for the Indian markets on Wednesday after a loss of 0.52 percent. Here are the 10 things you need to know before the opening bell on December 28:1 / 10Wall Street | Dow Jones Industrial Average index ended at 0.11 percent higher on Tuesday. S&P 500 lost 0.40 percent while the tech-heavy Nasdaq witnessed 1.38 percent loss. (Image: Shutterstock)2 / 10Asian Equities | Japan's Nikkei lost 0.62 percent at 7:30 am on Wednesday while the Shanghai index was trading 2.02 percent lower. (Image: Shutterstock)3 / 10SGX Nifty | Trends on SGX Nifty suggest a negative start for the broader market in India with a loss of 0.52 percent. Nifty futures were trading at 18,053 on the Singaporean exchange at 7:40 am. (Image: Shutterstock)4 / 10Dalal Street | BSE Sensex ended 361.01 points or 0.60 percent higher at 60,927.43 while the broader NSE Nifty climbed 117.70 points or 0.65 percent to 18,132.30.5 / 10Ministry of Finance | According to the latest data by Ministry of Finance, the total liabilities of the government increased to Rs 147.19 lakh crore at September-end from Rs 145.72 lakh crore at the end

Desseyn compared the Linkedin and TikTok platforms, explaining how they both can work in similar ways to help a job seeker secure employment.

By CNBCTV18.com Dec 27, 2022 6:34:48 AM IST (Published)Switch to Slide ShowSUMMARYIndia has recently seen an expansion of the celebrity brands section of the market. Leveraging their access to capital, reputation as style icons and massive influence on and off-screen offers massive reach and feedback to the newly launched brands. This year saw many Indian celebrities foraying into the business side of things, launching their own clothing, make-up, hair care, and even beverage lines. From Priyanka Chopra to Aryan Khan, take a look at Indian celebrities who started their own brands this year.1 / 5 Anomaly by Priyanka Chopra Jonas |  Priyanka's hair care brand Anomaly was launched in August 2022 on the e-commerce company Nykaa. With this brand, she is trying to democratise hair care by making it gender-neutral, conscious, and eco-friendly. In order to make the products accessible, they have been priced between Rs 700 to 1000. (Image: @anomalyhaircair/Instagram)2 / 5 82°E by Deepika Padukone |  82°E is a self-care brand launched by Deepika and Jigar Shah. The brand was launched in November with 'Ashwagandha Bounce' moisturiser and 'Patchouli Glow' sunscreen drops as debut products. The brand raised $7.5 million in its seed round. (Image: @82e.official/Instagram)3 / 5 LoveChild

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