Job seekers are quitting social media, but most are doing it for the wrong reasons.

In this episode, I break down what’s really happening behind ghost jobs, digital footprints, and the comparison trap.

And how to use LinkedIn in a way that actually works for your job search instead of working against it.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Why job seekers are quitting social media

01:15 – The truth behind ghost jobs

03:45 – Why companies post jobs they never fill

06:30 – The psychological toll of “invisible rejection”

08:10 – Social media is watching you (and it matters)

10:40 – What recruiters actually find on your profiles

13:00 – The comparison trap killing your job search

15:30 – Why LinkedIn makes burnout worse (if used wrong)

17:30 – TikTok vs LinkedIn: where job seekers are going

20:00 – The hidden job market most people never access

22:30 – Why abandoning LinkedIn is a career mistake

24:30 – How to actually use LinkedIn to get hired

27:30 – Final takeaways + what to do next

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