Session: From Job Seeker to Standout: How to Build Career Leverage on LinkedIn in an AI-Driven Market
The tech industry is evolving rapidly, with AI-driven hiring, virtual interviews, and global competition shaping how opportunities are discovered. In this session, Melissa Grabiner—HR leader, talent advisor, and one of LinkedIn’s top creators—shows women in tech how to go from overlooked to standout candidates.
Melissa shares how recruiters and AI systems evaluate candidates, common pitfalls that reduce career visibility, and practical strategies to:
- Position expertise to attract opportunities proactively
- Tell career stories that resonate with humans and algorithms alike
- Build long-term professional visibility without having to post constantly
- Strengthen personal brand and career resilience in competitive markets
Bio
Melissa Grabiner is a Human Resources and Talent Acquisition leader with more than 20 years of experience advising companies and job seekers through hiring, leadership, and workforce change. She is ranked the #2 Female LinkedIn Creator globally and the #1 HR Creator in the United States, with a following of more than 425,000 professionals. Her content generated 99 million impressions in the past year, and she has been featured in Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, MarketWatch, and Indeed Business. Melissa is a frequent podcast guest and hosts high-impact LinkedIn Live conversations for job seekers and leaders.