Most job seekers think they need to beat the ATS. Optimize the résumé. Match the keywords. Play the system. That’s the wrong goal. You don’t beat the ATS. You stay out of it. Because the applicant trashing system is not designed to hire you. It’s designed to filter you out.
Let’s talk about something most candidates completely miss in interviews. 👉 The questions they ask. I’m not talking about whether you ask questions. Most people know they should. I’m talking about how you ask them. Because here’s generally what happens…
I walk you through 26 of the costliest mistakes across five critical areas. And more importantly than pointing out these mistakes, I’ll teach you how to fix them so you can stop losing time and start making big-time progress.
Let’s talk about the thing that’s sitting in the back of a lot of people’s minds right now… “Is AI going to take my job?”...
I’m going to show you the exact system I use to create every form of communication I produce. These steps helped me write this newsletter, the talk I’m giving you at Live Office Hours on Thursday, and even my books like Signal Strength. Once you see it, you’ll never approach an email, presentation, proposal, or conversation the same way again.
One of the biggest mistakes job seekers make in interviews is trying to sell their skills. They walk through their résumé. They explain what they know. They talk about tools and responsibilities. They assume the employer will connect the dots. But employers are not hiring skills. They are hiring value...
Let me say something that might sting a little. Your skills aren’t the reason you’re not getting offers. And they’re definitely not the reason you’ll get one. Most job seekers think interviews are about listing what they know.
Whether you’re interviewing for a new role or discussing your impact with your current employer, one thing matters more than anything else. Can you clearly explain what you’ve accomplished and why it mattered?
Feeling overlooked in your job search? Check out this slice of inspiration. If you’ve ever felt overlooked or misunderstood or plain ole underappreciated, this is my gift to you today. It doesn’t matter if it’s your job search or job.
Most professionals don’t struggle because they lack experience. They struggle because they can’t remember the details that give their accomplishments life. When resumes need updating or interview stories come up, people realize how much context and impact they’ve lost over time. And memory is a terrible career strategy.
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