it's smooth as heck, but it almost seems "too easy". Can you actually land a job with it?
Yes, it does work.
Yes
Yes, I have recieved a phone interview and rejection email the same day I applied. Very easy and quick process.
Only once out of around 10 times I've applied
Yep works fine
Yes, this was how I got my screening with Oracle CI. The recruiter wrote me back and her message included the email that LinkedIn sent her. I think it’s pretty much just that: LinkedIn sends an email, and maybe gives them a simple UI to tag and organize applications.
Yes it works.
Yes, that is the best kind of job to apply and get a response. Just apply to those in mass.
Yes the next follow up is always “can you send me a resume I don’t see one attached”
I attached my correct resume lol