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THE SEARCH

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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Essay8 min read

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.

200

profiles a recruiter scans to build a shortlist of eight. Here is what makes them stop.

26 May 2026Read
Essay10 min read

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.

First

thing most people do after redundancy is update their CV. It is the wrong move.

26 May 2026Read
Note7 min read

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.

3 in 4

job seekers now use AI. Most of them sound identical.

26 May 2026Read
Essay8 min read

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.

Half

of a job description is a wish list. A recruiter can tell you which half.

26 May 2026Read
Essay9 min read

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.

70%

of senior roles filled without a public job posting

26 May 2026Read
Note5 min read

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.

Both

A recruiter reads your CV and your LinkedIn side by side. Most profiles don't match.

15 April 2026Read

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