Founders, your LinkedIn matters more than you think
Candidates research the founders before they apply. A weak founder profile is a closed door before the spec is even read.
Candidates research the founders before they apply. A weak founder profile is a closed door before the spec is even read.
What candidates look for
What you have built, who you have built it with, and how you talk about the people who work for you. That last one is the strongest signal of all.
Post once a fortnight
Not for the algorithm. For the candidate who lands on your profile and needs to see you are still active and still building.
Reply to everything for a month
For 30 days, reply to every comment, every message, every connection request. The compounding effect on your inbound is significant.
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