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Sliding into DMs isn't desperate during the job hunt.
It's strategic in this new age of looking for work and work.
I just covered this in my latest GlassDoor Stories episode, and a teaching assistant asked the question so many job seekers are thinking:
"Has anyone actually found a job through LinkedIn DMs? Bold move or desperate?"
Here's the truth: It works.
But here's where most people mess up:
They think opening a DM is the cheat code.
It's not.
Your LinkedIn profile is your character build. Your content is your reputation bar. Your network is your party roster.
If those aren't leveled up, your DM strategy is like entering a boss fight with no armor.
Here's the load-out you actually need before you start DMing:
💼 A LinkedIn profile that showcases your skills clearly.
Not just a resume copy-paste. Show what you bring to the table. If you're a teaching assistant with video editing skills, post curriculum breakdowns. Share your teaching philosophy. Be present.
🔗 A network of the right people.
Connect with decision-makers in your industry. Follow them. Comment on their posts. Add value before you ask for anything.
📩 A DM that's personalized and valuable.
Don't just say "Hey, I'm looking for work." Show them you've done your homework. Reference their work. Explain how you can help them solve a problem.
💡 Bonus tip: Use the "Open to Work" banner.
I know some people think it looks desperate. It doesn't. Recruiters use it as an official LinkedIn tool. Leave it on.
Now here's the biggest lesson from this episode:
A legal assistant with 30 years of experience is struggling to land interviews.
Because they're making the same mistake I see all the time:
🔄 Same resume. Every job. No customization.
A contracts manager dropped some serious knowledge in the thread. Here's the breakdown:
✂️ Only go back 18-20 years on your resume.
Companies see30years and assume retirement is around the corner. It's ageism. It sucks. But it's real.
🎓 Remove graduation dates.
Don't give recruiters a reason to calculate your age and pass you over.
🎯 Tailor every application.
Move relevant achievements to the top. Mirror the job description language. Make it obvious you're the right fit. Use Huntr for this.
📊 Use numbers and metrics.
Achievements without data are just words. Show impact.
📝 Keep it clean.
Bullet points. Proper spacing. Flawless grammar. Recruiters spend 7.4 seconds scanning your resume. Make those seconds count.
🚫 No objectives. No references section.
Those are for junior-level candidates only.
I have more cheat codes and crazy stoiries in the rest of the video.
💬 So here's my question for you:
Have you ever landed a job or opportunity through a LinkedIn DM? What was your strategy?
Drop your story below. Let's help each other level up.
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Whether you're navigating in a video game or the job market, remember:
Preparation and strategy will lead to victory, always!
Thank you for being part of my journey.
Your support means the world to me.
That can be in the form of a like on my YouTube Channel, checking out my digital products, a donation, a comment on my LinkedIn posts, or even sharing any of my content.
I’m honored to help level up your job hunt, in some way.
It truly fills my cup to teach and share my knowledge with you in a fun way.
Always keep leveling up.
I will see you in the next issue.
Dellyn Lee Founder of Dellyn Digital
Never stop leveling up!