Tag: Job Hunting

  • Why Having a LinkedIn Profile is Important when you are Job Hunting

    A few days back I posted a screenshot of a candidate who, instead of sharing their LinkedIn url, had just typed the word “Linkedin” in the field. That screenshot went a little viral. A bunch of people showed up in the comments asking why we even need LinkedIn in the first place. Fair question. So…

  • Why LinkedIn feels so weird and how that can help you get Hired

    Hi there, Let’s be real. LinkedIn is weird. It’s the only platform where: You come here to check jobs, and suddenly you’re reading “I cried in the elevator after a bad one-on-one. Here’s what it taught me about leadership.” It’s part resume, part therapy, part TED Talk.It’s weird. It’s chaotic. But it works. Why LinkedIn…

  • How to Reach Out to Recruiters for Tech Jobs (Without Being Ignored)

    Hi friends, let me tell you something that might surprise you. Most candidates who reach out to me or my team at ClanX don’t really say what they are looking for, at least not in the first message. The reason is understandable. Asking for a job straight up in the first message can feel awkward.…