Linked

Conquer LinkedIn. Get Your Dream Job. Own Your Future.

De: Omar Garriott, Jeremy Schifeling, Lindsey Pollak - introduction

Narrado por: Roger Wayne

The LinkedIn insider’s guide to how the new job search really works—and how to make it work for you.

No one disputes that LinkedIn is the world’s biggest job market. So it’s about time that someone with the inside scoop explained how to make the most of it. Here, from two LinkedIn experts and former employees, is the definitive guide that demystifies the massive site and gives every reader—from the newly minted college graduate to the midlife career-changer—the most important strategies to win the modern job search game.
Clear, lively, and decidedly practical, Linked shows how to burnish your personal brand so recruiters come to you. Tap the power of the network effect and turn anyone into an invaluable referral. Think like employers and focus your profile to get noticed, get considered, and get hired. And game both the search algorithm and Applicant Tracking Systems used by nearly every employer in every economic sector.
The result: not just a great job, but the future of your dreams.

Reseñas de la Crítica

“Of all the books that give job hunting advice, this is the most essential.”
—Jeffrey Selingo, New York Times bestselling author of There Is Life After College

“One of the best things you can do to secure a prosperous future is proactively manage your career. This book shows you how.”
—Farnoosh Torabi, financial author and host of the So Money podcast

“Finally! The ultimate guide to the LinkedIn-fueled job search. A must-read for any job seeker.”
—Manny Contomanolis, Director of Career Services, Harvard University

“Unparalleled insights on the job search and a down-to-earth approach that makes even the hardest of steps seem easy. Invaluable as recruiters now only use LinkedIn to connect to candidates."
—Jennifer Bridge, Sr. Director of MBA program, UC-Berkeley Haas

Perfect for anyone looking for a job

The content is very relevant and easy to digest.. I'm currently looking for new career opportunities and this book has been very helpful.

I feel so lucky to have read this

An amazing guide. I absolutely loved every page! thank you Jeremy and Omar! I feel so lucky to have read this ❤️

Great tool

This book definitely provided some much needed insight on how to get the most out of Linked In.

A LinkedIn Guide Creators Shouldn’t Skip

I came across Jeremy Schifeling through a Harvard Business School webinar where he broke down how to use ChatGPT intelligently in the job search process. That session alone delivered more practical insight than most “LinkedIn advice,” so I decided to go deeper and read this book.

On the surface, it's written for job seekers. But that’s the least interesting part of it.

What makes this book worth reading is the simple fact that both authors actually worked at LinkedIn. They weren’t guessing how the platform works. They were inside the machine. And when you read the book through that lens, it becomes something much bigger than a job-hunting guide. It’s a manual for understanding opportunity on LinkedIn.

Even if you're not job searching, the principles map directly onto what founders, solopreneurs, and B2B creators need to succeed on the platform today. Here are the five lessons that stood out most:

1. LinkedIn is a search engine before it’s a social network.
The authors break down how recruiters navigate billions of profiles using search logic, filters, and keyword relevance. Replace “recruiter” with “potential client” and nothing changes. If your positioning isn’t searchable, you’re invisible.

2. Silent trust beats visible engagement.
They explain how most opportunities come from people who watch quietly for weeks or months. No likes. No comments. Just silent evaluation. That lines up exactly with how inbound clients behave. The real decision-makers rarely announce themselves.

3. Warm, relevant outreach beats volume.
The book emphasizes precision over blasting messages. That’s the same formula that separates real business development from spammy LinkedIn DMs. One thoughtful message grounded in context outperforms 100 automated ones.

4. Content is not about attention. It’s about proof.
Job seekers use content to demonstrate competence. Creators use content to demonstrate authority. Same mechanic. The book reinforced something I’ve seen firsthand: content doesn’t “sell” — it pre-qualifies.

5. Opportunity is built, not hoped for.
This was the biggest shift. The authors describe LinkedIn as an “opportunity engine” that relies on small, compounding signals: keywords, clarity, social proof, and consistent presence. Once those elements are in place, luck becomes unnecessary.

I picked up the audiobook expecting a career guide. What I got was a framework for building leverage on the platform I use every day. If you’re a job seeker, this book is essential. If you're a solopreneur or B2B creator, it’s even more relevant — because the same mechanics that help candidates stand out are the mechanics that help businesses grow.

All you need to leverage LinkedIn to the fullest.

Jeremy and Omar know their stuff. As a seasoned LinkedIn veteran (I joined in 2004 and have been on the platform longer than 99.3% of the 900 million global users, I still learned a lot from this book. While I haven't met Omar yet, I did have the pleasure to sit down with him on our podcast, syckpodcast.com, and wow, mind blown. These guys will tell you where to spend your time and why LinkedIn is a must for any ambitious professional.