Elon Musk Criticizes LinkedIn, Calls it ‘Cringe’ and ‘Useless’

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, recently took to social media to criticize job search platform LinkedIn, which is owned by Microsoft. The remarks from the billionaire came in response to a post by a user named Alex Cohen, who expressed his strong dislike for the platform, saying, “I hate LinkedIn with a passion.”

Musk agreed with the user’s sentiment, calling LinkedIn “so cringe it will make your toenails curl.” This comment sparked a wave of responses from social media users, many of whom agreed with Musk’s assessment.

One user pointed out the key difference between Musk’s platform X and LinkedIn, stating that people tend to be their real selves on X, while on LinkedIn, many users post as if HR is breathing down their necks. Another user criticized LinkedIn for having the most useless notifications on the web.

Several users recommended deleting LinkedIn altogether, citing a decrease in spam calls and emails as a result. Some users also noted that many job postings on the platform are not genuine, with companies using them to attract more traffic to their page.

Interestingly, reports have surfaced claiming that Musk is planning to roll out a job search feature on his platform X, allowing users to find job opportunities directly on the platform.

This latest development adds to the ongoing debate surrounding the effectiveness and user experience of job search platforms like LinkedIn. Musk’s criticism has certainly sparked a conversation among social media users, highlighting the need for innovation and improvement in the job search industry.