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Linked

This gentle, practical guide reframes job hunting as a learnable process—showing how hiring works now, how to shape a compelling LinkedIn presence, and how to use research, applications, and relationships to move steadily toward a role that truly fits.

Omar Garriott, Jeremy Schifeling

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Chapter Overview

Description

Work takes up a huge portion of life, and that reality can feel heavy—especially when a job search is uncertain. This summary offers a supportive, step-by-step approach to modern hiring, focusing on how technology has reshaped recruiting and how LinkedIn can help job seekers tell their story clearly and confidently.

Across eight chapters, listeners explore how to clarify a “dream job” hypothesis, tune a profile to recruiter expectations, apply strategically with ATS-friendly materials, activate the power of recommendations, and prepare for interviews through thoughtful research. The tone is practical and encouraging: progress comes from small, consistent actions, guided by curiosity and self-belief.

Who Should Listen

  • Job seekers who feel overwhelmed by modern hiring and want a clear, LinkedIn-centered plan they can follow day by day
  • Career changers who need a way to explore new paths, test assumptions, and build credibility through networking and research
  • Students and recent graduates who want to learn how recruiters actually search, filter, and decide—so their efforts land well

About the Authors

Omar Garriott and Jeremy Schifeling are career-focused authors who teach job seekers how to navigate modern, technology-driven hiring—especially through LinkedIn. Their approach emphasizes practical steps, clarity of personal story, and the power of networking and recommendations.