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Recruiters Are Using AI to Source. Your LinkedIn Profile Isn’t Built for That Yet

Kelli HrivnakJob Search Tactics, Job Seeker Advice Leave a Comment

What generative engine optimization (GEO) means for job seekers, and why your LinkedIn profile is only part of the answer. I wrote a post in 2023 about how to optimize your LinkedIn profile so recruiters could find you, and some of that advice still holds up. Recruiters use Boolean searches, although generative AI can now crank out the formula in …

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“Unlocking the Secrets of Securing a Job Interview: Insights from LinkedIn Users”

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If you’re job searching, you may be wondering what the best way is to secure an interview and ultimately, an offer. “Networking is the best way to find a job.” Says everyone I’m not downplaying the importance of networking, but let’s not neglect the other channels that job seekers can use to capture the attention of a recruiter or hiring …

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How to Build a Company Target List on LinkedIn

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Are you chasing job ads? Most people scour job boards only, looking for open roles. There is a proactive, better way. Reverse engineer the search: work backward, by researching and reaching out with value. First, what information are you looking for to qualify a company? Watch for “trigger events” π—›π—Όπ˜„ π˜π—Ό π˜‚π˜€π—² π—Ÿπ—Άπ—»π—Έπ—²π—±π—œπ—» π˜π—Ό 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗢𝗹𝗲 π˜†π—Όπ˜‚π—Ώ π—Ήπ—Άπ˜€π˜: Use the top …