LinkedIn Feels Like a Lottery — A Job Seeker’s Honest Confession
The Job Search Experience Today For many job seekers, LinkedIn has become a daily routine, a place to check job posts, connect with people, and hope for a response. But more often than not, that hope is met with silence. It can feel like playing the lottery, lots of effort, but no clear outcome. Success Posts Can Be Hard to Watch It’s common to see posts like: “Excited to start a new job!” “Received multiple offers, chose the best one.” “Thanks to everyone who supported me!” While these are great moments worth celebrating, for someone still searching, these posts can bring quiet stress, not jealousy, just a reminder that their turn hasn’t come yet. Messages Sent, Few Replies Received Job seekers often reach out for referrals, feedback, or advice. They try to be polite and professional. But the reality? Many messages go unread. Most receive no reply. And over time, this silence begins to feel personal, even though it isn’t. Posts That Go Unseen ...