If you’re applying for jobs and want to help recruiters avoid an awkward moment as they struggle to pronounce your name, a new LinkedIn feature can help. It just takes a minute to record the proper ...

LinkedIn profiles can now include audio recordings of users saying their own names to assist others with proper pronunciation. When a name pronunciation recording is uploaded to someone’s profile, a ...

We’ve all had one of those moments when you are due to meet, call or Zoom with someone and you look at their name and worry that you might get it wrong but no fear as LinkedIn might save the day.

If you're in the market for a new job, LinkedIn is the place to start your search — plus it's a reliable way to avoid potential job scams by checking up on companies and recruiters. Even if you aren't ...

This week, LinkedIn launches a new audio feature that lets you record the precise pronunciation of your name, and then anyone can listen to it. Her name is Troi. Yes, you’re tempted to transpose the ...

Pronouncing a name correctly isn’t just polite. It’s a way of recognizing someone’s identity, and it’s key to creating an inclusive workplace. With that in mind, LinkedIn is introducing a new feature ...

A new LinkedIn feature is helping to put an end to mispronounced names. The professional networking site is now letting users upload short audio clips of up to 10 seconds long in which they can ...

Editor's take: Few things are as embarrassing as realizing on the spot that you don't know how to correctly pronounce someone's name. Do you try to sound it out as you go or just run with the first ...

Alexandra is an associate editor on CNET's Performance Optimization team. She graduated from Marymount Manhattan College in New York City, and interned with CNET's Tech and News teams while in school.

Correct pronunciation is not just a common courtesy—it’s an important part of making a good first impression and creating an inclusive workplace. That’s why we decided to provide a feature that gives ...

To ease the first contact with other users, whether in a virtual meeting, a phone call, or a face-to-face encounter, LinkedIn allows you to record audio so that others know how to pronounce your first ...