I've been looking for a job for about 3 months and a coworker told me it's better to invest in LinkedIn, but I've always had more success with Catho. I'm confused about whether it's still worth keeping Catho updated or if it's kind of outdated now in 2026.
I think it depends on the area, but LinkedIn today is way stronger for actually getting a job, especially if you want direct contact with recruiters. Catho still works, but it's more limited - I'd keep both updated without making a fuss about it, since it doesn't cost anything, but I'd focus more energy on LinkedIn if you've been looking for 3 months.
I'm a florist, I don't work in recruitment, but I have friends who went through this recently and I can tell you what I see! Honestly, I think both work, but in pretty different ways. LinkedIn became kind of the gold standard for anyone looking for jobs at bigger companies, multinationals, startups... recruiters really move a lot there, they send you messages, check out your profile carefully. But Catho isn't outdated either, there's a lot of people using it and some smaller companies and specific sectors still post there.
The thing is, in 2026 investing in both doesn't cost anything and can work really well in your favor! LinkedIn is more strategic really - you can build real networking, see who works where, connect with people in your field. But if you're already having success with Catho, why abandon it? I'd keep both updated, honestly, it's not like you need a lot of time for it. Update your resume on both, put up a decent photo (you don't need some boring corporate headshot, something natural works fine), describe well what you do. And then you're covered on both fronts! At least that's what my colleagues who got jobs recently did and they thought it was totally worth it!
With 28 years of IT experience I can tell you that LinkedIn has become pretty essential, but I wouldn't say Catho is completely dead. The thing is, each platform attracts a different type of recruiter.
LinkedIn today is where most recruiters and bigger companies are posting jobs, especially for technical and management positions. Their algorithm favors people who are active, have recommendations, interact with content. If you've been looking for 3 months and don't have an optimized LinkedIn profile, you're definitely leaving opportunities on the table. Now, Catho still works, especially in some areas and with more traditional companies, but it's true it's become less relevant than it used to be. A lot of people seeing this in 2026 are investing in LinkedIn because it pays off more, basically.
My advice would be this: keep both updated, yeah, but dedicate more time and energy to LinkedIn. Make a decent profile there, put up a professional photo, write an about section that shows who you are, connect with people in your field. Then you keep Catho updated every once in a while, but don't stress about it. And another thing that works well is participating in discussion groups on LinkedIn, commenting on relevant stuff in your area - recruiters see that you're engaging and it's easier for you to show up in their searches. Good luck with your job hunt!
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