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Facebook is testing a CV feature to take on LinkedIn (FB, MSFT)

The social network might be about to barge in on LinkedIn's turf in a big way.

It looks like Facebook is considering barging in on LinkedIn's turf.

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Facebook is currently trialling a CV feature, according to screenshots posted on social media — a move that would put it in direct competition with professional social network LinkedIn.

The feature lets users list their professional experience and education, as well as their contact details, an image, and other information — just like Microsoft-owned LinkedIn does.

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Of course, it's already possible for people to list their job history and education on Facebook. But do you really want prospective employers to see your private Facebook profile? Instead, the new feature appears to combine all the relevant information into a single, professional-looking package — away from personal photos, status updates, and other Facebook posts people might not wish to share with recruiters and the wider world.

It's not clear how many people currently have access to the resume feature, or what Facebook's ultimate intentions are here. The social network often tests features on a small number of users before rolling them out more widely (or not).

Reached for comment, a Facebook spokesperson confirmed the test, saying in a statement: "At Facebook, we're always building and testing new products and services. We're currently testing a work histories feature to continue to help people find and businesses hire for jobs on Facebook."

But just the fact that Facebook is experimenting with this is further evidence of how the Californian firm is increasingly trying to transcend its roots as a simple social network and move into the professional sector. In 2016, it launches Facebook At Worknow called Workplace — a modified version of Facebook designed for teams in the office to use.

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Given Facebook's reputation for trying to crush potential rivals, that ought to make LinkedIn nervous.

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