LinkedIn Fossilised: Why Recruiters Scroll Past You

If you think you have a pretty solid LinkedIn profile, think again. In Episode 3 of the 50+ Career Renaissance series of the Mr. Career Tick Podcast, career coach and host Uli Schild tells you exactly why recruiters scroll past you. While you may have decades of professional experience, if you’re online presence in stagnant, your LinkedIn profile will remain a fossil. LinkedIn has evolved far from being a simple networking site for professionals, to a live, searchable talent database used heavily to recruit top-notch talent, technical specialists, and senior leaders. If your profile is outdated, silent, and not showing your best, you will just disappear into the void—you are suffering from chronic LinkedIn fossilization and you will be filtered out before even being considered for an interview.

Still confused? Uli identifies five primary signs of LinkedIn fossilization that damage an executive job seekers creditability—your credibility. From acting like a digital statue, to using outdating terminology, to having no clear narrative or personal brand.

Hiring managers spend less than 30 seconds evaluating a profile, this is why having a strong LinkedIn profile counts. Uli shares what you need to do to get noticed on LinkedIn and finally break your LinkedIn fossil by developing an approachable digital handshake that highlights how you can solve problems. It’s time to update your LinkedIn profile so you can get the executive job you deserve.