Am I the only person that still thinks applying on LinkedIn or company website gets me way more interviews than connecting with recruiters?

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You might be. Applying to gigs on LinkedIn feels like shouting in a crowded stadium. Company website is a bit more fruitful IME.

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Applying to jobs on LinkedIn has become the same as platforms like Indeed…nothing but a cattle call. LinkedIn is good for building visibility and researching and connecting to companies you may be interested in but no longer for applying for jobs.

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I use LI to find positions, then always apply on the company website. I’ve gotten 3 interviews that way as opposed to 0 from recruiters. Granted, I haven’t focused a ton of time/energy on the recruiting front. But so far any opps from recruiters haven’t been aligned with what I’m looking for (full-time, senior level).

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In which case this stage would be extended?
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Best account management and client side marketing recruiters? Asking for me.

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