When to cut the last job cord on LinkedIn?

Anonymous

June 16,2022 at 4:03PM UTC

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When to cut the last job cord on LinkedIn? I've recently left a job but still receiving paychecks from them. While job hunting, is it appropriate to keep my current job on my LinkedIn until I receive my final check from them? In addition, I don't know whether to disclose during interviews that I'm currently employed or left the company. Recruiters, if I close out that job on LinkedIn, will it hurt me from being contacted? Thank you!

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AnonymousJune 16,2022 at 5:14PM UTC
It seems you appear to be more valuable if you are still employed.
AnonymousJune 16,2022 at 5:54PM UTC
That's my concern. It sounds like I should keep that status on until I receive my final paycheck. Technically even though I'm done, I'm still on the payroll so if it's good for W2, I assume the same for LinkedIn. I appreciated your advice.
AnonymousJune 16,2022 at 6:12PM UTC
Have you communicated your last day?
AnonymousJune 16,2022 at 7:43PM UTC
We settled on an official last day but I still have a month worth of vacation that will be paid out throughout the next weeks. Therefore, I'm still receiving paychecks and at the end of the year my W2 will be until the end of July. I'm considering relocating and that was the primary reason for leaving. I'm seeking a higher-level position in a larger city. For jobs in the area, I'm keeping the currently working assumption unless asked directly. For NYC positions, I'm stating I've left and relocating at the end of the month. I'm giving it until the end of June to decide what I really want.
Lesa Edwards, Career Coach & Master Resume WriterJune 16,2022 at 6:33PM UTC
The algorithm is set up such that it benefits you to have a current job - especially if your title is the same or similar to the job you want next. I tell my clients to keep their old title on LI as long as they can.
AnonymousJune 16,2022 at 7:38PM UTC
Thank you, Lesa. I had a feeling that it would be more beneficial to show working rather than left the company. Alternatively, if your former company wants to hire a new employee, does that impact your listing? My former company keeps checking my LinkedIn page and I'm thinking they are going to ask me to end my role on the site. Can they force the action and cut my final paychecks if I don't comply?
Lesa Edwards, Career Coach & Master Resume WriterJune 21,2022 at 1:55PM UTC
I can't imagine they would want to, or be able to, take legal action against you. If they reach out and ask you to remove it, I would do so.
AnonymousJune 17,2022 at 8:46PM UTC
Just do what works to your advantage.
I would leave it there until I fill a new role
AnonymousJune 22,2022 at 12:20AM UTC
Thank you, Anonymous. I appreciate your advice!