not getting a response? #jobsearch #jobsearchtips

9 Mar 2026 · 1 min

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Taylor Desseyn shares how to message recruiters on LinkedIn to actually get responses. Keep it short, state your name and which positions you applied to, attach your resume and contact info, and ask to be pointed to the right recruiter if needed. Skip the long introductions.

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Nobody should apply to 3 to 4 jobs and never hear back from someone. What's a tactful way to do outreach? If you're going to do outreach on LinkedIn, my best advice is keep it short. Hey, this is my name. I applied to these positions in the past. Here's my resume with my contact information. Would love to chat with you about this position. If you're not the recruiter, could you send me who is? It's short, sweet, it's direct. The 5-paragraph email about your educational background, that's not required on a first message. Also, a little bit of humility, like, hey, I've applied 3 times and I haven't heard back from anybody. Like, that's gonna catch my attention. Nobody should You can apply to 3, 4 jobs and never hear back from someone. LinkedIn, to me, seems to be the best way to find recruiters still because it's so searchable, so visible.