👋 Hello Elite Edge Fam! (Week 30)

Recession-Proof Moves. Visibility Hacks. Career Firepower.

Let’s be real: the job market is rough right now.
But that doesn’t mean you pause. It means you prep like a pro and play the long game smarter than ever.

If you’re job hunting (or quietly building your next move), this week’s edition is built for you.

• ✅ A Recession Prep Checklist to help you stay ready—before you have to be

• 🤖 Most people don’t know how to use ChatGPT for job search — I’ve got 6 powerful prompts and 6 toolsthat will help you land your next role smarter, faster, and with more confidence

• 🔍 And for those looking to build their personal brand and gain visibility on LinkedIn?
  I’m spilling the tea on the 2025 LinkedIn algorithm — what actually gets seen, what gets buried, and how to make sure your posts don’t disappear into the void

This isn’t just about surviving a downturn — it’s about owning your narrative, mastering visibility, and future-proofing your career with AI tools, smart strategy, and standout positioning.

Let’s get into it 👇

1. Craft an ATS-Friendly Resume
"Here’s my resume: [Insert resume text]..." (optimize formatting, keywords, metrics)

2. Write a Tailored Email or LinkedIn Intro to a Hiring Manager
"I'm applying for a [Job Title] role at [Company]..." (make it concise, specific, and impactful)

3. Optimize Your LinkedIn Headline
"Write a headline that reflects my role as [Job Title] with keywords and goals."

4. Prep for Interviews Like a Pro
"Simulate a recruiter for [Industry] and ask me 5 STAR-format questions."

5. Write Follow-Up Emails That Convert
"Draft a follow-up for my interview with [Company Name]..."

6. Discover Hidden Job Opportunities
"Show me creative ways to surface hidden roles in [Industry] and connect with decision-makers."

📊 How the LinkedIn Algorithm Works in 2025

For those that want to build their personal brand and gain visibility on LinkedIn!

(Based on Chris Donnelly’s team's analysis of 10,000 accounts and 100,000+ posts)

👉 Key Insights:

• Organic reach is down by 40%

• Posts live longer in the feed

• Active comments = +29% reach

• Posts with longer comments perform better

👉 Reach by Format:

• 📚 Carousels = 11.2x

• 📈 Infographics = 5.4x

• 🎥 Videos = 4.8x

• 🖼 Images = 2.4x

• ✍️ Text Only = 1x

👉 Best Practices:

• Write 1,245–2,500 characters

• Use shorter, simpler words (avg. 4–5 letters)

• Post on weekends for higher reach

• Be consistent — it can increase impressions by 330%

• Skip hashtags — posts without get 81% more reach

📌 Refer to the infographic for a visual breakdown. (Follow Chris Donnelly to get the full report when it drops.)

This isn’t just about surviving a downturn — it’s about winning the visibility game and future-proofing your career with AI tools, strategy, and smart positioning.

📚What I Read This Week…

🇺🇸 Trump’s Tariffs Didn’t Bring Back Factory Jobs
The Wall Street Journal takes a hard look at the impact of Trump-era tariffs—and the results aren’t what was promised. Despite billions in duties aimed at reshoring manufacturing, factory employment hasn’t returned to previous highs. In some industries, jobs continued to decline, while others moved operations to non-tariff countries. TL;DR: Trade wars are loud, but results? Mixed at best.

🔗 Read the full article

🎙️What I Listened to This Week… (Podcasts)

✨ If you’ve been following my videos or reading these newsletters and thought,
“Is this really how the game works?” Let me say this louder: Yes. It is.

🧠 A Harvard Business School professor just confirmed everything I’ve been saying — on Mel Robbins' podcast no less. 👉 Listen here for the receipts

Visibility > hard work.
Influence > inbox zero.
Career growth is strategy, not just skill.

You’ve been hearing it from me. Now you’re hearing it from HBS too. Let’s get to work!

See you next week,

Deepali Vyas
Your Elite Recruiter
Doing the research so you don’t have to.

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