Post by @maddie_macho

Replying to @anandaloveslife The reason you’re not hearing back has nothing to do with your resume. 👇 You applied. You waited. Crickets. Here’s what’s actually missing from your job search strategy — and it’s simpler than you think. I’m Maddie, former recruiter for Microsoft, Meta, and LinkedIn. I’ve seen thousands of applications come through and I can tell you exactly why most people get ghosted — and it’s not because they’re unqualified. Introducing the 5x5 Method. Here’s how it works: ✅ Find 3-4 jobs you’re actually qualified for ✅ Pull keywords from those job descriptions ✅ Update your resume AND your LinkedIn with those keywords ✅ Apply ✅ Now here’s where most people stop — and where YOU won’t Once you apply, hop on LinkedIn and find 5 people at that company: → The hiring manager → Their manager → 2-3 peers with the same job title you’re applying for Send each of them a connection request with a short personal note (under 200 characters). You’re not asking for anything. You’re just making your name familiar before your resume hits their desk. This one move alone puts you ahead of 90% of applicants. Part 2 dropping soon — I’ll show you exactly what to say in the InMail that gets responses. Save this for your next application. 🔖 — #jobsearch #careertips #howtogethired #linkedintips #jobsearchtips