They did everything “right.” Still, no job offers. Here’s what changed.
Why great candidates get ignored on LinkedIn (and how to change it)
Hi there,
Let me start this week’s issue with something a little different—something real.
Because honestly, I’ve been having the same conversation again and again with my coaching clients lately, and it’s painful.
🚫 When you’re qualified but invisible
Let me tell you about Nikhil.
Master’s degree ✔️
Industry certifications ✔️
Project experience ✔️
And yet—for 6 months—no job offers. No recruiter messages. Not even callbacks.
Why?
Because when I searched for him on LinkedIn, even I couldn’t find his profile.
His headline, summary, and keywords weren’t working.
His profile said “Open to work.”
But the algorithm didn’t even know he existed.
Or take Sneha, who just graduated from one of the top universities in India.
Her master’s thesis even got published.
She thought the job offers would follow…
But 6 months later, her inbox is still empty.
She hasn’t had a single recruiter reach out.
Not because she isn’t talented.
But because LinkedIn wasn’t set up to tell her story properly.
And then… there’s Robin.
English is his only language.
His GPA? 2.3.
He graduated with a basic master’s degree just 2 months ago.
But he got 10 interviews and two job offers in his first round of applications.
Why? Because we optimized his LinkedIn profile so that:
🔍 Recruiters could find him
🧠 His experience aligned with search terms
💼 His story made sense to the industry
He got to choose his job.
💡 Visibility is not optional. It’s everything.
No matter your qualifications or potential—
If your profile doesn’t show up…
If your story isn’t speaking the right language…
If your value isn’t obvious within seconds...
You’ll be overlooked.
And that’s the brutal truth.
🛠️ So, I built a solution.
I’ve created a 14-Day LinkedIn Optimization Challenge.
It’s a guided journey (just 10 minutes a day) where I’ll help you:
✅ Show up in recruiter searches
✅ Optimize your headline, keywords, and experience
✅ Position your academic/technical background in a language the industry understands
✅ Turn a silent LinkedIn profile into a strategic career tool
You can join at any time—and your 14 days start the moment you do.
🔗 Sign up here → https://academiatoindustry.com/b/linkedin-optimisation-in14days
Because your skills are too valuable to stay invisible.
Let’s make your LinkedIn work for you—not against you.
With you on this journey,
Dr. Aleena Baby
Founder, Academia to Industry