LinkedIn connection requests from recruiters are not the same as job offers. Someone needed to say it.
Saw a post from a transitioning Marine celebrating 50 recruiter connections like it meant something. It doesn’t.
Focus on the applications, not the metrics. One solid interview beats a hundred connection requests.
Sarah Mitchell is a former U.S. Army Career Counselor with over a decade of active duty service. During her military career, she helped thousands of service members with career planning, retention decisions, and civilian transition at installations across the country. Sarah holds a Master's degree in Human Resources Management and is a certified career coach specializing in federal employment.
After retiring from the Army, Sarah has focused on helping military families navigate federal job searches, veterans preference, and military spouse career challenges. As a military spouse herself who experienced the difficulties of PCS-related career disruptions, she's passionate about helping others achieve career stability. She lives in North Carolina with her husband and two children.
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