@NINI_WEARS@Manuel_exe_@eFHUBx “Rich enough to clear the pack”
Deep down whenever anyone spins, they hope to clear the pack as early as possible because there are always other players to get and you rationally would want to reduce spending.
How to land your next role on LinkedIn.
Away from all the performative comments and "I am thrilled to announce" shenanigans, LinkedIn is one of the best spaces to search for your next role, but most people do it the wrong way.
A lot of people see job adverts and just click apply, add CV, submit, and hope for the best. Most times this doesn’t yield the best outcome. I want to share how I landed my last two roles on LinkedIn.
1. Profile optimisation - Your LinkedIn profile must have keywords, skills, or titles that are relevant to the type of roles you want to get into. Most recruiters have their own search function and are able to reach out to you directly. Granted, some of them are lazy and just reach out randomly to offer roles that don’t match your experience or are way below your current grade.
2. Notifications - Set up notifications for the specific job title and location where you want a role. Often, this brings roles you wouldn’t ordinarily think of or search for straight into your email inbox.
3. Early Applications - For most roles, once it’s past 100 people that have applied, I usually don’t stress unless I know I am a perfect fit, and I will still take some additional steps. So when I search directly on LinkedIn, I apply a filter for roles posted within the last 24 hours. This way, you will always be among the first set of CVs the recruiters review. As someone who has recruited people previously, there’s an advantage to being an early applicant, especially when companies are looking to fill the role quickly.
4. Referrals - If you see a role in a company, before applying, check if you have any mutual connections working there. If not, still go through the list of employees and reach out to people directly. Make your message short, include the LinkedIn link to the role, add your CV, and ask them to refer you. You can even add a “blurb” they can use if needed. I have done this a couple of times for people. Guess what? Most companies pay their staff referral bonuses, so it’s a win-win.
5. Recruiters reach out - Some roles are posted directly by the HR of the companies or recruiters. Reach out to them and let them know you have applied for the role and are interested.
6. Easy Apply - Look out for these roles as they make it easy for you to apply in numbers. Depending on the career stage you are in, only spend additional time filling out applications if you know you tick most of the boxes.
7. CV versions - If you are considering different role profiles, keep different versions of your CV on hand so you can upload the most appropriate one.
8. The "Inmail" Hiring Manager Strategy
Instead of just applying or messaging recruiters, find the actual hiring manager (e.g., the Lead Engineer, Marketing Director, or Team Lead for that department). Send a brief, high-value connection request or message expressing genuine interest in their team's work, mentioning one specific thing you admire about their team/company, and letting them know you applied.
9. Strategic Content Engagement
Don't just lurk around, comment meaningfully on posts by companies, leaders, or recruiters in your niche. Adding insightful observations in comment sections builds passive familiarity. When your name pops up on an application later, or when you message them directly, you're no longer a cold stranger.
10. Turn On "Open to Work" (Privately)
Enable the "Open to Work" feature, but set it to "Recruiters Only" if you are currently employed and want to stay discreet. LinkedIn’s Recruiter tool actively prioritizes candidates with this flag turned on, making you significantly more visible in candidate pools without alerting your current boss.
@Cristiano, que bela jornada você está tendo! Eu te admiro muito e isso não é segredo para ninguém. Parabéns por quebrar o meu recorde de gols em partidas oficiais. Deixo essa foto em sua homenagem, com muito carinho, como símbolo de uma amizade que já existe há muitos anos.
Congratulations to @Cristiano on winning this year's Ballon d'Or. I would love to have played on the same side as you! // Parabéns ao @Cristiano por conquistar o Ballon d'Or este ano. Eu adoraria ter tido a chance de jogar ao seu lado! #BallondOr
@theefootbalLad@aduforti__dc Bro 88 low pass with one touch pass is enough for an anchorman that stays back, i have other midfielders that progress play lol
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