Test score section of Linkedin profile?
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on 6/3/12 at 1:00pm
I was perusing linkedin and noticed the "Test Scores" section that they added to your profile. When should you add your scores on there and when should you leave them off? For example - I have really high scores, would it look bad to have them on there (ie don't want it to appear as if i'm just trying to show off)?






I don't understand the logic
I don't understand the logic of it somehow only being acceptable to divulge information that paints you in a mediocre light. Put those scores up there. As for what good could come of it -- it's a useful way for e.g. headhunters to make snap / initial judgments that you're not mentally a vegetable.
Thanks. Anyone else have
Thanks.
Anyone else have similar/opposing views?
If they're good, why not post
If they're good, why not post them?
"Look, you're my best friend, so don't take this the wrong way. In twenty years, if you're still livin' here, comin' over to my house to watch the Patriots games, still workin' construction, I'll fuckin' kill you. That's not a threat, that's a fact.
could come off as cocky
could come off as cocky
Post them. You worked hard
Post them. You worked hard for them right? And it's better to sell yourself aggressively than the other way around.
law of diminished marginal
law of diminished marginal returns comes to mind.....
I don't think you'll see too
I don't think you'll see too much benefit from putting test scores on your LinkedIn profile. People use LinkedIn in different ways, but I think very few people look at it as a "public resume." Everyone that I know uses it as a networking tool. If you're looking to use it as a resume, they already have a feature where you can upload your entire resume to your profile (not that I would recommend you do this).
CompBanker
Of course I can only speak
Of course I can only speak for myself and I do get impressed when I see someone's got great grades, especially when they've been active next to their study...
I agree with CompBanker. Also
I agree with CompBanker.
Also a headhunter will reach out to you because of where you work, not your test scores. They will pass your resume along to XYZ fund because of your test scores though, but keep it on the resume.