If you are on this article, you probably know about it already and are furiously trying to get back to the "normal" search. I was right there with you when I was doing my job search. At some point, my Jobs option was changed to the AI version that gives matches of relevant jobs (and we are using the word "matches" very loosely here) and would not allow me to filter by job options anymore.

And boy has it accelerated. Previous to the introduction of LLMs, many LinkedIn posts consisted of well-researched and insightful information regarding people’s careers or helpful information for their client base about their product offering. I used to find a lot of those posts annoying. What I wouldn’t give for that to be what is posted on LinkedIn now.

That job that you knew you were perfect for? Nothing. That gazillion-dollar job you applied to as a joke during a period of frustration, just to see what would happen? Also no response. That job that you spent 4 hours perfectly tailoring your resume and cover letter to match every single keyword? Nada. While this experience is becoming more normal in this ever frustrating job application landscape, one question is starting to make the rounds for job seekers everywhere. What

If you’ve been laid off, you’ve probably gotten conflicting advice about LinkedIn’s green “Open to Work” banner. Some recruiters say it makes you look desperate. Others say it’s the single fastest way to get noticed. Both sides have a point, and the right answer depends on your situation, not on a one-size-fits-all rule.

When you are looking for work, LinkedIn is one of the few places where you can reach almost anyone in your field directly. The challenge is that it does not work the way in person networking does. There is no body language, no shared coffee, and no easy small talk to break the ice. Instead, you are building relationships through profiles, comments, and short written messages.

My messages at times were too long, sometimes too vague, and sometimes I was reaching out to a complete stranger and expecting them to hand me the world. I learned that getting a reply is mostly a matter of structure, and structure is something I could fix.