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 ...

Yes, you’re tempted to transpose the two middle letters, making it Tori. Or to say, “troo-ee.” Or to assume it’s the same as the French word for three, “twa.” But it is pronounced as if it ended in a ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

LinkedIn announced today a new feature that lets you record your name's correct pronunciation and add that audio clip to your profile. The audio will be accessible to anyone visiting your profile. The ...

Unless you’re blessed with a common name, chances are you’ve had to spend time teaching people how to pronounce it. I don’t think I have a complicated surname but I’ve seen some interesting ...

is a senior reporter who has covered AI, robotics, and more for eight years at The Verge. LinkedIn has added a new feature to its user profiles: the option to record 10-second audio clips to let ...

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.