Here's Why Job Seekers Are Abandoning Social Media

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 media01:15 – The truth behind ghost jobs03:45 – Why companies post jobs they never fill06:30 – The psychological toll of “invisible rejection”08:10 – Social media is watching you (and it matters)10:40 – What recruiters actually find on your profiles13:00 – The comparison trap killing your job search15:30 – Why LinkedIn makes burnout worse (if used wrong)17:30 – TikTok vs LinkedIn: where job seekers are going20:00 – The hidden job market most people never access22:30 – Why abandoning LinkedIn is a career mistake24:30 – How to actually use LinkedIn to get hired27:30 – Final takeaways + what to do nextMore Resources: www.resumeassassin.comResume Pro Academy: https://academy.resumeassassin.comCheck your ATS Score: https://www.resumeassassin.com/resume-analyzerFree Resume Template: www.resumeassassin.com/newsletterCONNECT WITH ME!LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mary-southernInstagram: @resumeassassinTikTok: @resume_assassin_mary