Analysis of HR consultants and French recruiters activity on LinkedIn. In between work resource and quest of identity development
Journal Title: ESSACHESS - Journal for Communication Studies - Year 2016, Vol 9, Issue 2
Abstract
This article investigates usage of LinkedIn by HR professionals. Based on twelve HR consultants and recruiters interviews, LinkedIn usage analysis highlights that this tool is used in a mix of private and professional practices. It sheds a light on the tension of using LinkedIn as a business tool versus LinkedIn as a tool to develop personal projects. Using LinkedIn in a professional context implies following norms and guidelines that impact user freedom. As a consequence, this prevents user from benefiting from all LinkedIn developmental capabilities. Eventually, our results stress the need for an individual to use LinkedIn as a reflective practitioner. This should be done in the light of building purpose to professional activities and accommodating functional usage with strategic practices.
Authors and Affiliations
Doctorante Hélène HOBLINGRE KLEIN| Université de Strasbourg FRANCE, Professeur des Universités Jacques AUDRAN| INSA de Strasbourg FRANCE, Maître de conférences Emmanuelle CHEVRY PEBAYLE| IUT Robert Schuman de Strasbourg FRANCE
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