Why recruiters aren’t finding you

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September feels like a reset button: new classes, new schedules, new opportunities. But here’s the back-to-school move most people forget — updating how they show up online.

Because while you’re busy polishing resumes and firing off applications, recruiters aren’t just waiting in their inboxes. They’re sourcing on LinkedIn. In fact, 87% of recruiters use LinkedIn to hire, and every week, 40 million people job hunt there.

Now here’s the kicker: hardly anyone is actually posting or building a presence. Less than 1% of LinkedIn users create content, yet that tiny group captures billions of impressions every week. Translation? A small fraction of people are getting seen — and everyone else is invisible.

That’s why so many students and grads feel stuck in the “apply, wait, ghosted” cycle. It’s not that they’re not qualified. It’s that no one even knows they exist.

The reality is: being invisible online is the fastest way to stay overlooked in the job market. If recruiters can’t find you, they can’t hire you.

This fall, we’ll be sharing more on how to turn that around — how to build a presence that makes employers notice you instead of skipping past. Let’s just say, if you’ve ever felt like your applications disappear into a black hole, what’s coming in October is made for you.

Until then, ask yourself: if a recruiter clicked on your LinkedIn today, would they understand who you are and what you’re aiming for? If not, now’s the time to start thinking about it.

-Kaie