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The Search
The active process of finding work. Search strategy, direct approaches, LinkedIn as a credibility surface, networking that produces introductions, and how to run three channels in parallel without burning out. From the first move after redundancy to the shortlist.
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What a Recruiter Sees When They Search for You on LinkedIn
You have never seen your LinkedIn profile the way a recruiter sees it. Here is what appears in the search results, what makes a recruiter click through, and what makes them scroll past.
profiles a recruiter scans to build a shortlist of eight. Here is what makes them stop.
Made Redundant? The Job Search Strategy That Actually Works
The first thing most people do after redundancy is update their CV. It is the wrong thing. Here is the strategy that actually gets results, from the first 48 hours to the first 90 days.
thing most people do after redundancy is update their CV. It is the wrong move.
How to Use AI for Your Job Search Without Sounding Like Everyone Else
AI is changing how people search for jobs. Most are using it wrong. Here is where AI adds genuine value, where it makes you invisible, and how to use it without sounding like a template.
job seekers now use AI. Most of them sound identical.
How to Read a Job Description Like a Recruiter
Half of a job description is a wish list. A recruiter can tell you which half. Here is how to decode what is mandatory, what is aspirational, and what the hidden signals actually mean.
of a job description is a wish list. A recruiter can tell you which half.
How to Approach Companies Directly Without Applying
Most senior roles are filled before they are advertised. Here is how to approach companies directly, find the right person, and write the email that gets a reply.
of senior roles filled without a public job posting
Why Your LinkedIn Profile Is Undermining Your CV
LinkedIn is not a social network for your job search. It is a credibility surface. And most profiles undermine the CV they are supposed to support.
A recruiter reads your CV and your LinkedIn side by side. Most profiles don't match.