Job Portals Are SCAMS—Here’s What Actually Gets You Hired
Aakash Chaudhary
CEO & Co-Founder at DBS | Guiding Founders & Executives to Build Influence, Secure Funding & Close High-Ticket Deals—With Authority & Content
I learned this the hard way…
A few years ago, I did everything “right.”
? Spent HOURS tweaking my resume.
? Applied to 300+ jobs on LinkedIn, Indeed, and Glassdoor.
? Wrote custom cover letters for every role.
And guess what happened?
Nothing.
No calls. No interviews. Just radio silence.
I thought maybe I wasn’t “qualified enough.
Maybe I needed another certification.
Maybe I wasn’t applying to enough jobs.
Then I started talking to hiring managers. And I realized something shocking…
85% of jobs are NEVER posted online.
That’s right—most job openings are filled before they ever hit job boards.
?? Companies hire internally. Before they post a job, they already have someone in mind.
?? Hiring managers rely on referrals. They trust people recommended by their network.
?? Recruiters look for visible candidates. And job boards don’t make you visible.
That’s when I realized: I was playing the wrong game.
Instead of fighting for scraps on job boards, I flipped the script.
Here’s what actually gets you hired in 2025:
?? An optimized LinkedIn profile. Your profile should SELL you—so recruiters come to you.
?? Referrals & networking. 70% of jobs are filled through connections, not applications.
?? Strategic content. Posting on LinkedIn makes you top of mind for hiring managers.
So, I changed my strategy.
And suddenly, recruiters were reaching out to ME.
Within 3 weeks, I had 4 interviews lined up.
Within 6 weeks, I had 2 job offers—without applying.
And now? I help others do the same.
My clients have landed jobs at Google, Microsoft, and Deloitte—WITHOUT applying online.
If you’re stuck in the rejection cycle, I’ll help you fix it.
I’ve built a step-by-step LinkedIn Career Strategy that gets my clients hired—without job boards.
DM me “Career Strategy” and I’ll send you the exact roadmap!
(Spots are limited—I only take a few coaching clients per month.)
Ready to get hired the RIGHT way?
Let’s make it happen.
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