Why do your cold messages to recruiters go unanswered? In today's episode of The Career Strategy Podcast, we dive into the reasons why your emails and DMs might be getting ignored by recruiters and hiring managers.

This episode discusses the importance of shifting from being a cold contact to a lukewarm one, making you more recognizable and increasing the chances of getting replies. You’ll learn five simple LinkedIn strategies to help you warm up your connections.

Find out how to leave thoughtful comments, avoid robotic replies, and move valuable conversations to direct messages. Plus, hear a real-life success story about how these strategies worked for a senior UX researcher. If you’re ready to transform your networking approach and boost your job search outcomes, hit play and take the first step today.

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction

01:00 Why Cold Messages Get Ignored

01:41 The Solution: Leveraging LinkedIn

02:35 Five Strategies to Warm Up Your Connections

05:16 Strategy 1: Follow Key People

05:56 Strategy 2: React to Their Content

06:23 Strategy 3: Leave Thoughtful Comments

07:10 Strategy 4: Be Authentic, Not Robotic

08:15 Strategy 5: Move Conversations to DMs

10:05 Real-Life Success Story: Danielle

11:38 Final Tips and Action Items

13:06 Conclusion

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