What Recruiters Won't Tell You: How to Stand Out and Get Hired in Tech

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Mar 20, 2025

Discover how to enhance your job search with engaging coffee chats and networking tips that genuinely connect you with potential employers. Learn the secrets to optimizing your LinkedIn profile and crafting stellar resumes that showcase your strengths. Unpack effective interview strategies and understand the nuances of job postings that often mislead candidates. Dive into alternative platforms and community resources that can reveal hidden job opportunities. With a few key adjustments, you can transform your approach and stand out in the competitive tech landscape!

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Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile

Ensure your LinkedIn profile looks professional and engaging to increase your chances of getting responses. Include activity that demonstrates you're a real person.

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Persistence in Coffee Chats

A listener shared their struggle after reaching out for coffee chats but getting consistently turned down. This experience highlighted the importance of auditing one’s approach to outreach.

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Engage Before Asking

Warm up your leads by engaging with their content before sending direct messages. This increases the likelihood of getting a response.

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Break down why you might not be getting hired—and what you can do about it! They share actionable insights on everything from personalized coffee chats and networking strategies to optimizing your LinkedIn profile, resume, and interview approach. Whether you’re a junior developer or a seasoned pro, you’ll discover practical tips to refine your outreach, communicate your value effectively, and tap into hidden job opportunities beyond the usual boards.Key Takeaways:• Coffee Chats & Networking: Learn how to craft genuine, personalized messages that open doors instead of closing them.• LinkedIn & Profile Optimization: Find out why a strong online presence is critical, and how to audit your messaging and profile to stand out.• Resume & Interview Strategy: Discover the importance of clear, confident self-presentation—from your resume’s first bullet point to actively engaging during technical interviews.• Job Boards & Beyond: Get insider advice on leveraging company career pages and alternative strategies to traditional job boards like LinkedIn and Indeed.Remember, every little tweak—from your messaging to the way you present your experience—can tip the scales in your favor. Tune in for a deep dive into these strategies and start making your job search work for you!Stay in Touch:📧 Have ideas or questions for the show? Or are you a business that wants to talk business?Email us at dannyandleonspodcast@gmail.com!Danny Thompsonhttps://x.com/DThompsonDevhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/DThompsonDevwww.DThompsonDev.comLeon Noelhttps://x.com/leonnoelhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/leonnoel/https://100devs.org/📧 Have ideas or questions for the show? Or are you a business that wants to talk business?Email us at dannyandleonspodcast@gmail.com!────────────────────────────Chapters:0:00 – Introduction & Community Shout-Out2:00 – Episode Topic: Why You Haven't Been Hired?3:00 – Coffee Chats & Networking Strategies10:00 – Leveraging LinkedIn: Messaging & Engagement Tips25:00 – Resume & Profile Optimization: Make a Great First Impression41:00 – Interview Strategies: Engaging & Communicating Your Value51:00 – Job Boards & Finding Opportunities57:00 – Wrap-Up & Final Thoughts────────────────────────────