Recruiters Notice Your Comments Before Your Applications

Hey reader,

Most job seekers think the hiring process starts with their resume.

But recruiters often notice you before you ever hit "apply."

Where?

In the comments section.

Before opening your application, recruiters check your LinkedIn activity. And if they’ve seen your name pop up in the right places, it gives you a head start.

If you’re applying but getting no response, this might be why:

⤷ Your LinkedIn profile is invisible.

⤷ You’re applying, but no one recognizes your name.

⤷ You’re missing a simple, high-impact strategy that makes recruiters come to you.

So, how do you comment the smart way?

Step 1: Identify the Right Posts

Not all posts are worth your time. 

You need to show up where decision-makers are active.

→ Hiring managers’ and recruiters’ posts: If they’re talking about hiring, job search tips, or industry trends, jump in.

→ Industry leaders’ insights: Engage with professionals who shape conversations in your field.

→ Company updates: Commenting on a company’s news can get you noticed internally before you apply.

→ Job postings: Even if you don’t apply, showing interest in the discussion keeps you on the recruiter’s radar.

Step 2: Comment the Right Way

Bad comments blend in. Smart comments stand out.

→ What NOT to do:

"Great post!" (Too generic.)

"Is this position remote?" (Looks like you’re only interested in convenience.)

"Can you refer me?" (Too transactional.)

→ What to do instead:

⤷ Add a relevant personal insight.

Example: “This post really resonated! I faced a similar challenge in [previous role] and found [solution] worked well. How do you approach it?”

⤷ Ask an intelligent follow-up question.

Example: “You mentioned [topic], curious to know if you’ve seen changes in the past year due to [industry trend]?”

⤷ Support others in the comments.

Example: “Loved your perspective on [topic], [Person’s Name]! It’s something I’ve noticed too, especially in [context].”

Step 3: Stay Consistent Without Overdoing It

Commenting once won’t do much. But showing up 3-5 times a week creates familiarity.

The goal: To make recruiters recognize your name before your resume lands in their inbox.

Do this for a month, and here’s what will happen:

⤷ Your LinkedIn visibility will skyrocket.

⤷ Recruiters will recognize your name before you hit ‘apply.’

⤷ You’ll get inbound messages you never expected.

It’s a simple, free strategy that gets you noticed before you even apply.

So, will you try it? Drop a comment below, and let’s start today.

To your success,

Ahmed

PS: Know someone struggling with job search visibility? Share this with them, it might be the game-changer they need.