Episode 2

02. What Recruiters Really Want to See on Your LinkedIn Profile

You’ve applied for jobs, fixed your CV, and refreshed your profile — but recruiters still don’t message you on LinkedIn? This episode is for you. I’ll walk you through how recruiters actually use LinkedIn Recruiter (the hidden version you don’t see), why your profile might be invisible, and how to fix it — section by section.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

  • How recruiters search LinkedIn using filters you didn’t even know existed
  • Why incomplete or vague profiles never show up in search results
  • What to write in each LinkedIn section — with real examples and keywords
  • How to avoid bad job titles like “Ninja” or “Magician” that hurt your visibility
  • The truth about the green #OpenToWork banner — and why it’s not a bad thing
  • What matters more than fancy design when it comes to being found
  • One fix you can make today that will instantly improve your chances

This episode is perfect for ambitious expats in the Netherlands or Europe who are job hunting or career switching and want to actually get seen by recruiters.

If this episode helped you rethink your LinkedIn strategy, tag me or send a message on LinkedIn — I’d love to hear what you changed and how it’s working.

About the Podcast

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The Mindset Recruiter Show
Job search advice, recruiter secrets, and mindset shifts - from an expat recruiter in the Netherlands.

About your host

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Davide Puleri

I am an Italian Recruiter living in the Netherlands. I work for a recruitment agency in Amsterdam and I am the host of The Mindset Recruiter Show, where I share job tips combined with some mindset tools for expats like me.

I’m not just a Recruiter, outside of work, I’m a normal guy who loves music, singing, baking healthy treats, travelling, and staying active through fitness. These things keep me balanced, especially when life gets hectic.

This podcast is not about being perfect, but it’s about growing together, step by step, through real conversations and some nice practical advice.