Career Warrior Podcast #380) How Recruiters Use LinkedIn (and What Job Seekers Must Do) | Michael Goldberg
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Sep 8, 2025 Michael Goldberg, CEO and Founder of Hiring Transformed, dives into the world of LinkedIn for job seekers. He emphasizes the platform's pivotal role in recruitment and provides key strategies to enhance LinkedIn profiles. Goldberg discusses the importance of treating candidates like customers and building genuine relationships. He also highlights networking's power, advocating for daily outreach and goal-setting to elevate job search efforts. Tune in for expert tips to transform your LinkedIn presence and stand out to employers!
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Prune Connections Using Data
- Be selective with connection requests and prioritize quality over quantity.
- Use LinkedIn data to keep connections aligned with your recruiting or career focus.
Personalize Recruiter Outreach
- When reaching out, personalize messages: reference current company, title, and years of tenure.
- Avoid mass InMails and craft subject lines that include the company or role to get attention.
Court Before You Pitch
- Build rapport before pitching a role; treat outreach like dating.
- Use slow, personalized sequences rather than shotgun email campaigns.