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Have you ever found yourself curious about someone’s professional journey on LinkedIn—but didn’t want them to know you were looking? Maybe it’s a hiring manager, an ex-colleague, or a competitor.

Don't forget to use private mode viewing. (Photo: NurPhoto via Getty Images) Last fall, Ronelle, a 23-year-old law student in New Hampshire, was bored and doing some maintenance on her LinkedIn page.