Business Insider Feature - I landed a job at LinkedIn by posting on the platform. Here's how I built an audience and grabbed the attention of a recruiter

Nov 29, 2025ยท
Dhyey Mavani
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In this feature article, Dhyey Mavani discusses his unique path to joining LinkedIn as a software engineer. Rather than relying solely on traditional applications, Dhyey focused on building a strong personal brand by consistently posting about his coding projects, hackathon wins, and technical learnings. This strategy helped him build an audience and eventually catch the eye of a recruiter at LinkedIn. The piece highlights actionable strategies for students and professionals to use social media for career growth.
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