LinkedIn vs Telegram
The professional social network where everyone's resume is public, and your feed is a mix of humblebrags and recruiter spam meets the messaging app that's fast, secure, and has more bots than a sci-fi convention. Here's our take.
The professional social network where everyone's resume is public, and your feed is a mix of humblebrags and recruiter spam.
The professional social network where everyone's resume is public, and your feed is a mix of humblebrags and recruiter spam.
Pros
- +Essential for job hunting and networking in tech and business
- +Powerful search and filtering for finding roles and connections
- +Skill endorsements and recommendations add credibility to profiles
Cons
- -Feed is cluttered with low-value content and self-promotion
- -Premium features are expensive and often not worth the cost
Telegram
The messaging app that's fast, secure, and has more bots than a sci-fi convention.
Pros
- +Cloud-based sync across devices without storage limits
- +Powerful bot API for automation and integrations
- +Secret Chats with end-to-end encryption and self-destructing messages
Cons
- -Default chats are not end-to-end encrypted, requiring manual activation for Secret Chats
- -Can feel bloated with features like channels and games, distracting from core messaging
The Verdict
Use LinkedIn if: You want essential for job hunting and networking in tech and business and can live with feed is cluttered with low-value content and self-promotion.
Use Telegram if: You prioritize cloud-based sync across devices without storage limits over what LinkedIn offers.
The professional social network where everyone's resume is public, and your feed is a mix of humblebrags and recruiter spam.
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