Recruited, Not Applied To: What the Data Says About Getting Hired in 2026

May 2026
Webinar
1:12:50
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Most professionals still use LinkedIn the way they did five years ago, and it’s costing them opportunities they do not even realize they are missing.

In this presentation, career coach and alum Tristan Layfield, ’10, breaks down the latest with LinkedIn. You will learn why the traditional resume has been demoted, how LinkedIn’s algorithm determines what recruiters see, and what to post to increase your visibility with decision-makers.

Practical, data-backed, and immediately applicable, this LinkedIn strategy is built for today’s hiring landscape.

About the Speaker

Tristan Layfield, ’10, is the owner and principal career coach at Career Clarity Solutions, which has helped more than 1,500 professionals identify and leverage their unique value propositions to successfully transition their careers. His practice, rooted in personal leadership and self-advocacy, empowers job seekers to communicate their value effectively and attract their ideal roles and employers.

Tristan’s work has been featured on major platforms, including Harvard Business Review, LinkedIn, Business Insider, Black Enterprise, and Entrepreneur. He helps job seekers build professional brands that transform mindsets, accelerate career growth, and shorten the path to their next opportunity.

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