How to Get Noticed by Tech Recruiters

In partnership with

Beat Black Friday with BILL

Get the deal of the year for you and your business when you choose the BILL Divvy Card + expense management software, AND an exclusive gift when you take a demo. Move over, Black Friday.

Choose BILL Spend & Expense to help your business:

• Reap rewards with reliable cash back rates

• Create virtual cards that help protect from fraud & overspending

• Control spending with customizable budget controls

Take a demo by the end of the month and take home a Nintendo Switch, Apple AirPods Pro, Samsung 50" TV, or Xbox Series S—your choice¹ .

Choose my gift

¹ Terms and Conditions apply. See offer page for more details.
BILL Divvy Card is issued by Cross River Bank, Member FDIC, and is not a deposit product.

One of the most underrated aspects of your job search that’s not talked about enough:

Getting seen.

The competition is fierce, and the most talented people don’t always get hired first. Why? They don’t make themselves visible. If you want to land top tech roles, it’s not enough to have the right skills—you need to be seen.

Let’s cut to the chase: You need a strategy to get noticed by recruiters and hiring managers.

Think about it like this.

You’re in need of a plumber. You’re not going through 50 pages on google looking for the absolute best plumber.

You might do a search, call a couple on the first 2 pages, see who gives you the best price, and call it a day.

Or, you may go on yelp and look who has the best reviews.

Now, I could be the best plumber in the world. But if my website isn’t SEO optimized or I never asked clients for yelp reviews, I would never bring in any business.

So here’s a breakdown of how to attract recruiters like a magnet:

1. Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile

Tech recruiters live on LinkedIn. If your profile doesn’t grab attention in the first 10 seconds, you’re losing out on opportunities.

The Basics:

• Headline: Get specific. Instead of “Software Engineer,” try “Senior Full-Stack Developer | React, Node.js, AWS Expert.”

• Summary: Skip the fluff. Tell a story that highlights your impact. Example: “I build scalable web platforms that solve real-world problems. Led a team of 5 engineers to launch a microservices architecture that improved deployment speed by 30%.”

• Keywords: Load your profile with skills recruiters search for. Use industry terms—think "Kubernetes," not "cloud systems," or "Python" instead of "scripting."

• Engage Regularly: Comment, share, and post your thoughts on trends in your field. Active profiles get more attention from LinkedIn’s algorithm—and recruiters.

2. Build a Personal Brand

You’re more than a resume. Personal branding makes you memorable and positions you as an expert.

How to Stand Out:

• Niche Down: Instead of branding yourself broadly as a “Data Scientist,” get specific: “Data Scientist specializing in Natural Language Processing for SaaS platforms.” Niches help recruiters find you faster.

• Create Content: Share blog posts, LinkedIn updates, or Twitter threads. Start simple: “3 Lessons I Learned Scaling a Microservices Platform.”

• Be Consistent: Visibility comes with regular engagement. Aim for 1–2 posts a week that showcase your expertise.

3. Leverage Your Network

The best opportunities often come through relationships, not job boards. Networking can feel daunting, but it doesn’t have to be.

Here’s How to Network Without Being Awkward:

• Join Online Communities: Tech professionals are everywhere—GitHub, Stack Overflow, Reddit, and niche Slack groups. Answer questions, join discussions, and show up regularly.

• Reconnect with Old Colleagues: Sometimes the best opportunities come from people you already know. A quick “Hey, it’s been a while!” message can lead to something unexpected.

• Cold Outreach: Reach out to recruiters or people in your dream companies. But don’t be generic—reference something specific about their work or company. Example: “I saw you just launched a new AI tool—I’d love to learn more about how your team built it.”

• Meetups: Use sites like meetup.com to find meetups in your niche. At the end of the day nothing beats IRL connections.

4. Insider Tips from a Recruiter

Here’s where I let you in on a few industry secrets:

1. Recruiters Use Boolean Searches
We don’t manually browse profiles all day. We search LinkedIn using Boolean filters (think “Python AND AWS AND Kubernetes”) to surface candidates. Make sure your profile includes the right keywords to show up in these searches.

2. Timing Matters
Recruiters are busiest early in the week. Apply or reach out on Monday or Tuesday mornings, when recruiters are reviewing their pipeline.

3. Referrals Are King
A referral can bypass the gatekeeper (Applicant Tracking Systems). If you know someone at a company, ask for an intro. It’s the fastest way to get in front of a recruiter.

5. Stay Consistent

Here’s the bottom line: It’s the small actions over time that will get you noticed, not a single LinkedIn post or job application. Consistency is the name of the game.

What to Do Next:

• LinkedIn: Update your profile today—start with your headline and summary.

• Personal Branding: Commit to posting or engaging twice a week.

• Networking: Reach out to one old colleague or new connection this week.

You don’t need to shout to get noticed. But if you follow these steps, recruiters will start knocking on your door.

….

If you’re looking to book a coaching call on how to do this (or any other job search/career advice), feel free to schedule below: