Updating your approach to the platform is crucial whether you’re job hunting or not.
If you’ve been putting off your LinkedIn, here’s your sign to take it seriously. This article, authored by Callum Borchers, highlights how people actually get hired today (hint: it’s not by having a static profile or mass-applying to jobs.) Instead, successful candidates stay visible by posting and engaging, clearly showcase their skills, tailor their experience toward specific roles, and use targeted networking to get referrals. They also keep refining their profiles and sharing real examples of their work so employers can quickly see their value. The takeaway: LinkedIn isn’t something you fix when you’re desperate for a job; it’s something you build consistently so opportunities can find you.
Click here to read the full WSJ article and see how these strategies play out in real job searches.
