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Discussion on: WTF is wrong with recruiters?

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Victoria

Yes, I agree. The article like yours showcases a symptom of a bigger problem, which is recruitment agencies business model. Sigh.

I found a little trick on LinkedIn which you may find helpful. The more you reply to InMails, the higher in the search list you will appear for other recruiters searching for your skill.

Another tip. If you are dedicated, keep your LinkedIn connections as clean and genuine as possible. Agency recruiters find you through your 2nd or 3rd degree connections. Find the infected link and remove it.

Finally, make your profile as minimalist as possible. Remove searchable skills and buzzwords. Industry players would see your employer name and know which ecosystem of tools you work with.

Although, something tells me you do all these already... :D