Fix your profile first
- Headline with your target role and key skills, not just “Student” or “Looking for opportunities”.
- A clear, friendly photo and a simple banner.
- An About section of four or five lines: what you do, what you are good at, what you want.
- Experience entries that match your CV, with results.
- Turn on Open to Work (visible to recruiters only if you prefer).
Search smarter
- Search the exact job title and set Date posted to the past 24 hours or week.
- Use location and remote filters, and experience level.
- Save searches and turn on alerts.
- Apply within the first few days — early applicants get more attention.
Use your network
- Message someone at the company with a short, specific note after applying.
- Ask alumni for a 15-minute chat, not directly for a job.
- Comment thoughtfully on posts in your field to become visible.