I've gotten 2 good jobs directly or indirectly from LinkedIn. I would argue LinkedIn is probably the one site that you absolutely need to be on.

Agree. Plus recruiters also sometimes reach out. There is quite a high signal to noise as always, but, it can be worth it. You don't need to engage in all the influencer crap at all, just ignore that and use it to be found by recruiters and to see some open positions.

I've gotten 3 separate jobs from linkedin recruiters approaching me cold.

I dont engage with the platform, I don't post, I won't connect with recruiters, and yet still... they find you, and inmail you. It's usually local jobs with humane commutes and decent pay.

By contrast, I've never gotten a single interview for an application submitted via linkedin, and I've put out hundreds.

The difference between LinkedIn and other options is that LinkedIn is also a social platform (in a weird, non-interactive way).

So LinkedIn approximates (lots of people), not just (people hoping to get hired). If you're hiring, the former is a more talented pool to hire from.

Or Dice. Dice is just a spam magnet for "I know you're a PM in Washington looking for remote roles, but we have this two month onsite Kubernetes contract in Indiana, can we talk?"

I got one the other day asking if I'd take a down leveling and move to Korea for a six month contract even though my profile says I only accept permanent remote roles

I have a good job now and got this one through LinkedIn. I think it is hit or miss. I wish there was a better alternative. I’ll try your tip.

You can use the common applicant tracking system URLs as well - like Lever, Greenhouse, or Ashby - if you are targeting startups/tech companies.

There is benefit to being an active participant in your job search. I don't depend on anyone for employment, as self-employment is ALWAYS an option if you're serious about longevity and profit ($$$).

Honestly, the ideal approach if you're going for traditional W-2 steady paycheck employment job is:

- recruiters/people already approach you. This works when you build your network and reputation. - use your network of trusted/worked-with-previously recruiters for leads. - fend for yourself in the murky depths of the scummy internet full of low-life tactics reference farming, resume scraping, and G*d knows else happens when you participate in a public forum.

Real question: did you really want that job or was this just a +1 for your gamified job search? I think quality searches yield quality results.

Did you have previous experience when you became self-employed? I'm strongly considering this but I feel that I haven't had enough experience in the 9-5s. I also really need steady income in the near future to pay off loans.

Great statement “be an active participant in your job search”. That says everything about the job seeker!

Got one good job over Indeed and another one over LinkedIn. Can't confirm.