Job seekers are quitting social media, but most are doing it for the wrong reasons.
In this episode, I break down what’s really happening behind ghost jobs, digital footprints, and the comparison trap.
And how to use LinkedIn in a way that actually works for your job search instead of working against it.
Timestamps:
00:00 – Why job seekers are quitting social media
01:15 – The truth behind ghost jobs
03:45 – Why companies post jobs they never fill
06:30 – The psychological toll of “invisible rejection”
08:10 – Social media is watching you (and it matters)
10:40 – What recruiters actually find on your profiles
13:00 – The comparison trap killing your job search
15:30 – Why LinkedIn makes burnout worse (if used wrong)
17:30 – TikTok vs LinkedIn: where job seekers are going
20:00 – The hidden job market most people never access
22:30 – Why abandoning LinkedIn is a career mistake
24:30 – How to actually use LinkedIn to get hired
27:30 – Final takeaways + what to do next
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