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When Grace started her job search, she focused on her CV and applications. LinkedIn, to her, was just an online résumé something recruiters checked after shortlisting candidates. What she didn’t know was that for many recruiters, LinkedIn is the first place we look, not the last.

Grace had strong experience, but her profile told a quiet story. Her headline listed only her job title. Her summary read like a copy-paste of her CV. She rarely posted, commented, or engaged. From a recruiter’s perspective, it was hard to understand who she was beyond her role or whether she was open to new opportunities at all.

Here’s what we see repeatedly when reviewing LinkedIn profiles and why it matters:

1. Weak or vague headlines – Your headline should communicate value, not just a title. Recruiters search by skills and impact.
2. A passive “About” section – This is where your story lives. When it’s generic, it’s forgettable.
3. No visible engagement – You don’t need to post daily, but complete silence suggests disinterest or low visibility.
4. Profiles that mirror the CV exactly – LinkedIn should add context: motivations, career direction, and personality.

Once Grace updated her headline to reflect her expertise, rewrote her “About” section in her own voice, and began engaging intentionally — commenting, sharing insights, and connecting recruiter messages started appearing in her inbox. Not because she changed her experience, but because she made it visible.

Takeaway: LinkedIn isn’t optional in today’s job market. It’s your professional storefront. If it doesn’t clearly show who you are and what you bring, opportunities will pass you by quietly.

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