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LinkedIn Is Boring but Here’s How to Actually Use It

Let’s be honest.

LinkedIn is boring.

Not because it has to be, but because most people use it like a stage instead of a tool.

Endless motivational posts. Fake humility. Long stories that say nothing.

If you are a developer, this gets old very fast.

But here’s the thing.

LinkedIn still works. Just not in the way people tell you it does.

This post is about using LinkedIn quietly, strategically, and without turning into a personal brand mascot.


Why LinkedIn Feels So Bad

LinkedIn feels boring because it rewards the wrong behaviors.

  • Performative productivity
  • Forced inspiration
  • Generic career advice
  • Copy pasted success stories

None of this helps you as a developer.

And none of it is required to benefit from the platform.

The mistake is thinking LinkedIn is a social network.

It isn’t.


What LinkedIn Actually Is

LinkedIn is a search engine for professionals.

That’s it.

Recruiters are not scrolling for vibes. They are searching for:

  • Keywords
  • Titles
  • Tech stacks
  • Signals of competence

If your profile is empty, vague, or trying to sound impressive instead of clear, you are invisible.

The goal is not to go viral.

The goal is to be findable.


Fix Your Profile Before You Post Anything

Before writing a single post, do this.

Headline

Stop writing:

Software Engineer | Passionate about tech | Lifelong learner

Write what you actually do:

Frontend Developer building React and Next.js applications

Backend Developer working with Node.js and PostgreSQL

Clarity beats creativity.


About Section

This is not your life story.

Answer three things:

  1. What you do
  2. What you work with
  3. What problems you solve

Short paragraphs. Plain language. No buzzwords.

If a recruiter skims it in 10 seconds, they should understand you.


Experience

Do not list responsibilities.

Show outcomes:

  • What you built
  • What you improved
  • What you shipped

Even personal projects count if they are real.


Stop Posting Like a LinkedIn Influencer

You do not need to:

  • Post every day
  • Write long emotional threads
  • Share fake lessons from basic experiences

That content performs.

It does not convert.

Instead, post when you have something concrete.

Good examples:

  • A short breakdown of a bug you fixed
  • A lesson from building a real feature
  • A screenshot of something you shipped
  • A clear opinion about a tool you actually used

One solid post a week beats daily noise.


Use Comments Better Than Posts

This is the most underrated tactic.

Commenting does three things:

  • Puts your name in front of people
  • Shows how you think
  • Builds familiarity without self promotion

Find:

  • Founders
  • Engineers
  • Hiring managers

Then comment like a normal human being.
Add insight. Ask good questions. Disagree respectfully.

People remember commenters more than posters.


Use LinkedIn as a Radar, Not a Stage

Scroll less. Observe more.

Pay attention to:

  • Who is hiring quietly
  • Who just raised funding
  • Who keeps talking about the same technical problem

That is signal.

When you reach out, reference something real:

I saw your post about scaling X. I’ve worked on something similar and found Y helpful.

This works because it is contextual, not random.


A Simple Weekly System

You do not need to live on LinkedIn.

Here’s enough:

  • 10 minutes updating profile when needed
  • 2 to 3 thoughtful comments a few times a week
  • 1 post when you genuinely have something to say
  • Occasional direct messages with context

That’s it.

No burnout. No cringe.


If You Need To Remember One Thing

LinkedIn is boring if you treat it like a personality test.

Used correctly, it is just infrastructure.

A searchable profile. A visibility layer. A quiet leverage tool.

You do not need to love LinkedIn.

You just need to use it on your own terms.


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