I spent so much time and applied to so many jobs there and saw zero results, vs. at least some signs of life on other job sites. I think something is fundamentally broken with LinkedIn… I have heard too many others saying how much of a black hole it is for that to just be my own poor prospects
Absolute same. I am applying for academic positions and they’re all like “be sure to include your DEI statement and write about how you value inclusivity in the classroom” and I HOPE that means they’re ignoring directives from Trump but prob means they’re recycling an old ad/are clueless.
You've captured my current experience and sentiments exactly. Thank you for expressing this!
Even if I had the ability to focus, what I am supposed to be focusing myself on—selling AI bots on how "I'm a mission-driven experienced content and communications leader"—seems painfully, stupidly empty.
I feel like LinkedIn is just platitudes and the same version of “be a leader” over and over. I get more value and information here. Maybe I just need new connections. 😆
It’s the not knowing which job openings are real that destroys my will to engage on LinkedIn. I also used to work for a large company and am so over seeing multiple people copy/paste the same lame ass post the company provided.
I’ll have to try Glassdoor for that. I got leery of it because of all the controversy about the employee reviews, but haven’t really tried it for searching.
HEARD. I've been a data privacy attorney 🙃 but now that the broligarchs are burning down our democracy I figured I'd better Do Something. I asked an immigration firm to take me on as Of Counsel. I am tired of pretending that my community isn't on fire while at work, so I'm gonna try the front lines.
I’ve given up on playing the linkedin for my sanity. I’ll use it for networking (aka randomly messaging a mutual connection I was introduced to) & posting music interviews to laugh at how bad the algorithm is
for job hunting, I’ve had better apply-to-interview success with https://hiring.cafe
Just a thought, you are popular on BlueSky but what if you were to develop social media response examples for the Democratic Party? a “if you hired me this is an example of what you could receive”…
i was in your position through the height of covid in 2020, it was the most draining thing. i hope the hunt goes quickly for you and that you find something worthwhile!
Oh the joys of watching retired, boot licking, boomer white dudes who use LinkedIn like it’s Facebook, telling people to “stop overreacting” while you’re job seeking. Literal hell on earth, tbh.
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Just a different sort of not-normal
Even if I had the ability to focus, what I am supposed to be focusing myself on—selling AI bots on how "I'm a mission-driven experienced content and communications leader"—seems painfully, stupidly empty.
Most see chaos, but winners see opportunity.
Uncertainty is just a launchpad for those with the right mindset. 🚀🔥
#grindset #blessed
But is it worth trying to break through the vapid AI generated noise?
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for job hunting, I’ve had better apply-to-interview success with https://hiring.cafe