In this episode of Recruiting Trailblazers, host Marcus Edwardes converses with the distinguished talent acquisition professional, Melissa Grabiner. Melissa, with her impressive 25 years of experience in HR services and a considerable following on LinkedIn, shares her insights on the current trends and challenges in recruitment, especially during the economic downturn. The duo discusses the value of networking and the instrumental role that LinkedIn plays in a successful job search. Melissa provides valuable advice on optimizing resumes, the do's and dont's of job applications, and the importance of consistent interaction on platforms like LinkedIn. The conversation concludes on an encouraging note from Melissa to all job seekers, reinforcing the importance of persistence and active networking. I. Introduction     A. Host Marcus Edwards introduces the guest, Melissa Grabiner, and shares her background in talent acquisition and noteworthy LinkedIn following.     II. Discussing Current Trends in Recruiting     A. Melissa and Marcus talk about the current state of the recruiting industry, particularly during the pandemic-induced economic downturn. III. Melissa's Perspective on the Industry     A. Melissa shares stories and insights from her extensive experience in talent acquisition.     B. She discusses the prospects for recruiters in the current market and her hope for a positive turn. IV. Importance of Networking     A. Melissa shares her philosophy on the importance of networking for job seekers.     B. Marcus reads out one of Melissa's influential LinkedIn posts emphasizing the significance of self-advocacy in career progression. V. Resume Building & Job Applications     A. Melissa provides useful tips on tailoring resumes for specific job applications.     B. She discusses the right and wrong approaches to job applications, debating on the idea of "apply and pray".     VI. Harnessing the Power of LinkedIn     A. The importance of LinkedIn as a tool for job search and networking is discussed in depth.     B. Melissa shares her strategy for engagement and interaction on LinkedIn, including posting relevant content and responding to comments. VII. Encouraging Words for Job Seekers     A. Melissa wraps up the conversation by encouraging job seekers to stay persistent and keep networking.     B. Marcus wraps up the podcast, thanking Melissa for her insights. https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-grabiner/