I agree that there are exceptions. As you stated, it’s not easy to find a resume’ reviewer who can accurately determine skill set equivalencies.
I cringe when I answer the phone and it’s a recruiter saying that they just wanted to “reach out” to me and if/when I tell them something they might need to know, he or she will reply by saying “Perfect!”. LOL! Then I get these girlie recruiters who talk like they’re still in Jr. High- “Oh...MyGod!...Are you SERIOUS?”, etc., etc., etc. Their names always seem to be something like Amy, Brandi, Mandy, Sandi, Chelsea, Lindsey, Katy, Jodi, Josie, Tiffany...
If it wasn’t for the one person I want to stay in touch with on LinkedIn (an old girlfriend from my old neighborhood), I’d deactivate my account today.
Quality is not where it’s at with Human Resources and they wonder why they “can’t find enough qualified people”.
I never have joined LinkedIn. Obviously their security was garbage. There are a couple people I’d stay in touch with but now it’s like a bellybutton.
Besides, my resume has all the necessary contact information if there is truly a need. Type in one name in LI and you get 50 results, at least, if the name is somewhat common (like mine).