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Points I want to know if this is happening to others who are looking for jobs.
Occasionally, the name of the recruiter is associated with a LinkedIn post. A recruiter who does podcast said that recruiters are happy to respond to jobseekers and that you should take the opportunity to introduce yourself. I’ve done this numerous times, and only once did I hear back from the recruiter. Another recruiter sent me text through LinkedIn, saying he wanted to learn more about my experience. Great.
I immediately responded… waited… and then wrote again. A week later, he confirmed that he wanted to meet. Once again, I wrote him a perky note… again, and then again, until I realized he had no intention of meeting with me. Yesterday, an acquaintance who I’d helped in the past, posted a role. It wasn’t a good fit for my skills, but I found another job on her company’s site that was. Naturally, I applied, and then sent her a LinkedIn text, saying I’d applied for the position, and would be deeply grateful if she referred me. I noticed that she viewed my LinkedIn profile, but didn’t respond to my text.
I also wrote a text to another person who was seeking marketing talent. We knew quite a few people in common. Once again, no response. I get it that everyone is busy, but how long does it take to type a few sentences? And what civility rulebook recommends ghosting and ignoring people, especially, if they’ve helped you in the past? What experiences do you have with using the texting feature on LinkedIn?
Angela, Kelly and 5 others14 Comments
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Points First of all, I think LinkedIn is a great platform and have had a lot of random people reach out to offer help. I’ve also gotten work through connections. I believe a large network is good because you will come up higher in searches as a first, second or third connection.
You do have to put some effort into your page so you look like an appealing candidate or resource. You have a lot more space on LinkedIn than a resume so take advantage of it. Make sure you fill out your job history and add work samples if applicable. Use a decent headshot and add the job titles you are looking for under it. Make sure it reads well and there and no typos.
I’m bringing this up, because you said your friend looked at your LinkedIn but didn’t respond to your request for a recommendation. Maybe your page doesn’t have enough information or it isn’t presented well and they didn’t feel comfortable.-
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I am sorry as well and agree with the answer below, it has nothing to do with the texting feature but everything to do with the people receiving them. Sadly o many people do not care to help others and are so self absorbed. It is a sad state of affairs.
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Looking fir a job has seemed harder lately. Processes are slow and folks are slow to hire. I think a lit if companies to prioritize hiring and a lot of folks are busy. Also a lot of places are going through hiring freezes and tightening their belts amid recession worries.
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Everyone talks about networking but everyone is in their own bubble. I’ve been helped by a few who responded and connected, but I had to exponentially send out li messages to get that few people to respond. I’ve now learned that your people may not be “your people.”
This time period will definitely challenge your ideas of relationships and show true colors. One more point: many have not actually gone through a job loss themselves and may not understand what a gift but normal action to “walk a resume” or connect you to someone else is.
They just don’t know. Keep your head up and keep trying. I’ve met some strangers who gave me time and energy! It still stings when a contact doesn’t respond. We are learning much about kindness! -
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It’s a numbers game. Recruiters are reaching out to MANY people. They just want to get the job filled whether it’s by you or someone else. The recruiter could have sent an email regarding a position that can be a “perfect fit” to around 50 people, and the first one that replies will probably get to proceed.
Never rely solely on recruiters. I use them as a back-up in case something does hit.
However, if I do not reach them back in time, oh well. I move on.
The only person that can make things happen for you in your job seearch is you. If recruiters say they want to help you, that is only because they do not get the commission if they are not filling positions they have asap.
They are only helping you because it helps the recruiters themselves. Recruiters receive pressure from their supervisors and the client to fill positions. It is never about finding you, personally, a job. -
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Recruiter here. I make it a point to respond to all messages, but unless the person has edited the generic “do you have time to chat about the position” template, I will respond with a template message to thank them for their interest, and to make sure they apply via the post. I get dozens of these messages a day, so it’s a necessity. If you want to increase your chances of a response, customize your inquiry
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I commend you for responding to each text. I usually write a personal message with a couple of bullet points about my experience and how they match the job description. For the most part, I only write to recruiters who have a similar connection, adding something like, “I notice that we both know [name], who I worked with at [company].”
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thanks Elliot
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on point
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on point
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Stop taking things so personally and lower your expectations of others who are under no obligation to help you.
1. Connections on LinkedIn mean nothing in this day and age. So don’t go by any mutual connections most people especially those with over 500+ don’t know the majority of those people.
2. You’re doing nothing wrong. Keep doing what you have been and the role that’s meant for you will happen. Reach out to other recruiters at the same company if you must. See if you can figure out the hiring manager and send them a message directly.
It may work or it may not but you have to sincerely hustle in this job market. Explore every avenue and if you don’t hear back, keep pushing.-
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thanks @anthony
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Thanks for your advice, its not just a personal concern but a lot of my peers are frustrated when it comes to connecting with people. I will take some of the advice here and keep trying
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