Reality-based Approach to LinkedIn Jobs | The IT Guy Show Ep. 17

If you have been applying online and hearing nothing back, this one is for you. I sat down with Jeffry Ullman, a job search coach and the creator of the LinkedIn Job Search Masterclass, to talk about what actually moves the needle when you are trying to land your next role. It is not your fault the process feels broken, and Jeffry has spent a lot of time figuring out how to work around it.

A few things worth carrying away from this one:

• The resume black hole is real. Jeffry walked me through why applying blindly online so often leads nowhere, and how you get out of that loop by making LinkedIn work in your favor.
• Your profile is a brand, not a resume. We talked through optimizing your LinkedIn presence so recruiters and hiring managers actually find and remember you.
• Fake postings and job alerts. Jeffry and I got into how to spot the fake job postings cluttering the feed and how to set up alerts that surface the roles worth your time.

Whether you have been laid off, are quietly looking, or just want to future-proof your online presence, Jeffry’s methodology gives you something concrete to work with.