Unlocking Internship Opportunities: A LinkedIn Strategy

In today's competitive job market, landing an internship can be challenging. This article explores a strategy gaining popularity among job seekers: leveraging LinkedIn to connect directly with recruiters. One TikTok user, Jonathan | Wonsulting, demonstrates a method for identifying recruiters at target companies and crafting personalized connection requests using a networking tool. He uses Deloitte as a case study, showing how to find recruiters and then generate a message using a tool. While the initial TikTok uses a clickbait title, the underlying method of directly contacting recruiters via LinkedIn remains a valuable job-seeking technique. This direct approach can bypass traditional application processes, increasing the chances of securing an interview. Experts recommend tailoring connection requests to each recruiter, highlighting relevant skills and experience. This approach, while requiring effort, can significantly improve a job seeker's chances of landing an internship.