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Updated · News 3 WTKR Norfolk · Jul 28

LinkedIn Says U.S. Hiring Stays Below Pre-Pandemic Levels as Job Searches Stretch Up to 1 Year

Updated

Updated · News 3 WTKR Norfolk · Jul 28

LinkedIn Says U.S. Hiring Stays Below Pre-Pandemic Levels as Job Searches Stretch Up to 1 Year

Q: What specific LinkedIn profile section are recruiters obsessively checking before they even look at your past job titles?

The section recruiters are closely checking is the LinkedIn **experience section**. In the news story, career experts said recruiters are paying especially close attention there, looking for more than a list of job titles. They want candidates to show **skills, achievements, measurable impact, and outcomes** in each role. The supporting material reinforces that recruiters increasingly scan this section for keywords, accomplishments, and proof of results that match the job description. The broader guidance from LinkedIn and career coaches adds an important nuance: while the experience section is where recruiters want to see evidence of what you did and delivered, many also use the **Featured section** to look for proof of work such as portfolios, case studies, resumes, articles, or project links. But the article’s direct answer is still the **experience section**. For job seekers, the practical takeaway is to rewrite experience entries so they show results rather than duties. Quantified examples such as revenue growth, time saved, projects led, or tools used tend to perform better than generic descriptions. Matching the language of the posting without exaggerating or inventing experience also helps profiles surface in recruiter and AI-driven searches.

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LinkedIn data shows U.S. hiring is down from a year ago and still below pre-pandemic levels, leaving many job seekers struggling to land work.
Hundreds of applications are often yielding months-long searches—sometimes up to 1 year—while career experts say mass applying without tailoring submissions is hurting candidates.
Recruiters are scrutinizing LinkedIn profiles as closely as resumes, especially experience sections that spell out skills, accomplishments and measurable impact rather than just job titles.
AI is now part of the hiring process, but experts say candidates still need personal connections and networking to stand out in a tighter labor market.