Tag: buzzwords
The ‘Creative’ bug on LinkedIn! Time to get over it?
Does a buzzword in LinkedIn profiles describe a nation as well? Viewing nations through this prism, Spain is “specialised,” Switzerland is “analytical,” India is “effective,” Egypt is “multinational,” Brazil is “experimental,” and France and Italy are, well, “responsible.” China, curiously, is not listed in LinkedIn’s study.
Most Australians are “creative.” At least, according to LinkedIn.
"Creative" topped LinkedIn's list of the most overused buzzwords of 2011, as revealed through a study of members' profiles on the global networking site. "Extensive experience," last year's number-one phrase, was the runner-up this year, with "effective", "track record" and "motivated" claiming spots three through five.
Think you’re ‘dynamic’ and have ‘extensive experience’? LinkedIn says, Keep it to yourself
LinkedIn, the worldwide network for professionals, has released the most common empty-calorie words or phrases in members' profiles and assembled a top 10 ranking for 12 countries. The best of the worst in Australia is "extensive experience."
