Why recruiters aren’t finding you

Hey !

You’ve probably heard it before:
“Make sure your resume is polished.”

But here’s the real problem:

Your resume isn’t killing your job chances. Your LinkedIn is.

Here me out…

Over 87% of recruiters use LinkedIn to find job candidates.
And yet… nearly half the profiles we see are completely invisible.

No headline.
No photo.
An About section that reads like a Wikipedia article no one asked for.

If you’re applying to jobs with a half-baked LinkedIn, you’re making it 10x harder to get interviews — even if you’re qualified.

That’s why we made this for you:

👉 Download the LinkedIn Glow-Up Checklist
A quick-start guide with everything you need to fix before you apply (plus examples and plug & play formulas).

After reviewing 100+ student and job seeker profiles this year, these are the 3 most common LinkedIn mistakes we see:

1. Your headline says “Looking for X opportunities.”

Recruiters aren’t searching for someone who’s “open to work.” They’re searching for “UX designer”, “data analyst”, “marketing intern.”

If your headline doesn’t have the keywords they’re using, you won’t show up.

2. You’re still the grey circle.

People hire people. If your face isn’t on your profile, it makes it harder to trust. A good photo (with decent lighting) can go a long way.

3. Your About section reads like a novel.

Most recruiters spend less than 60 seconds scanning a profile. If yours takes too long to get to the point, they’ll scroll on. You need clarity, not clutter.

⚠️ The truth is: if your LinkedIn is invisible or unreadable, you won’t get found — even if you’re 100% qualified.

📥 Grab the LinkedIn Glow-Up Checklist — we break down the 5 quick fixes every student and job seeker should make based on everything we’ve learned helping job seekers like you get hired.

Make sure your LinkedIn isn’t working against you, your future interviews might thank you later.

— Cathy from Kaie

P.S. Want more tips like this? Let’s connect on LinkedIn. I’d love to follow your journey.