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3 Tips to Land a Job on LinkedIn

In a world full of job seekers, there are strategies to give yourself a 10x greater chance, why not take advantage?

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Clay
Dec 18, 2025
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I’ve spent my career understanding what makes people “click”—whether they are customers seeking a solution or hiring managers seeking a candidate. In 2025, the LinkedIn job market has shifted from a “volume game” to a “value game.”

With hiring slowing by approximately 5.8% year-over-year as of late 2025, and nearly 58% of professionals globally looking for new roles, the competition is fiercer than ever. To stand out, you can’t just be on LinkedIn; you have to master its ecosystem.

Here are three high-impact, data-backed tips to transition from “Open to Work” to “Hired.”


1. Optimize for the Algorithm, Not Just the Human

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