Mathematics Graduate Documents Job Search on LinkedIn, Builds Large Following
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Tomer Caspi, a mathematics graduate on the autism spectrum, has gained over 15,000 LinkedIn followers by sharing his job search and math interests. Despite significant online exposure, he has not yet found employment and is re-evaluating his approach. Caspi believes his honesty resonates with people, leading to helpful advice and interviews.
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- Tomer Caspi, a math graduate on the autism spectrum, has over 15,000 LinkedIn followers.
- Caspi documents his job search and shares math topics on LinkedIn.
- Despite his online presence, Caspi has not yet secured a job.
- He believes his honesty on the platform is appreciated by his audience.
- Caspi is now considering his future career path.
Tomer Caspi, who holds two degrees in mathematics and is on the autism spectrum, has built a LinkedIn following of over 15,000 connections by documenting his job search and sharing posts about mathematics. While many young job seekers believe high LinkedIn visibility will help them find employment, Caspi's experience has not yet yielded a job offer, despite his posts garnering hundreds of likes and dozens of comments. He is now considering his next steps.
Caspi, who graduated with honors with a master's degree in applied mathematics, stated that people often told him that using LinkedIn so openly would be seen negatively by recruiters, but he believes people appreciate his honesty. He expressed amazement at the number of people willing to help him, noting that the exposure has led to interviews and advice.
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