How They Got Hired Without Applying

These are the exact steps that made the offer come to them.

Have you ever thought “How are they getting job offers when they’re not even applying?”

I’ve spoken to so many candidates I’ve reached out to through LinkedIn or Instagram, and they’ll casually say something like, “My last role came from a recruiter too.” Meanwhile, you’re submitting resume after resume and hearing... nothing.

So why are some people getting poached and you're not?

It’s not just luck or timing. It’s strategy. The people getting tapped on the shoulder have put themselves in the right place, with the right presence, and the right signals. And here’s the kicker: it often has less to do with how “qualified” you are, and more to do with how visible and valuable you appear to someone like me, a recruiter.

In this post, I’m sharing:

• Why some people get hired without ever applying

• What recruiters (like me) look for when we reach out first

• A self-audit checklist: Would I message you as a recruiter?

• The exact LinkedIn profile updates that increase your visibility

• Real reasons I’ve reached out to candidates

👇 Let’s get into it.