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Why November Might Be the Best Month to Apply for a New Job
Ask any casual observer about job hunting in November and they'll tell you the same thing: The data tells a different story.
The 2025 Recruiter Toolkit: How AI Is Changing Sourcing and Screening
The question isn't whether AI will affect your job search. It's whether you understand how it works well enough to navigate it successfully.
What Hiring Managers Complain About (That Job Seekers Don't Realize)
The subtle disconnects that make hiring managers say, “I don’t know, something was off.” Here’s what they’re really thinking and what you can do about it.
Recruiters Reveal: The Skills That Make You Show Up in LinkedIn Searches
How to go from zero to the top 4 candidates using LinkedIn.
How Companies Really Choose Who Gets an Interview
There's a persistent myth that landing an interview is about having the perfect resume. The reality is messier, more human, and far more strategic than most job seekers realize.
How to Job Hunt During the Holidays (Without Feeling Awkward)
Holiday job hunting requires a different approach.
X-Ray LinkedIn: How to Find People for Free
Use X-ray to find people when LinkedIn’s free search fails.
Fall Hiring Trends 2025: Which Industries Are Still Adding Jobs?
3 Big Winners This Year and Lots of Losers
Inside the Recruiter’s Inbox: What Happens After You Apply
Here’s what actually happens behind the scenes and what you can do to stand out.
How Recruiters Find You on LinkedIn (And How to Show Up More Often)
Recruiters search LinkedIn like Google, not scrolling content like TikTok. Treat your profile like SEO for your career.
What Recruiters Are Looking for Right Now (Before Year-End)
The best time to get hired is when everyone else stops looking.
Best Way to Email Recruiter [Guide to Getting a Response]
Follow this to increase the odds you get a response.
How to Respond to a Rejection Email [2 Templates]
2 rejection response email templates that work
ChatGPT vs. Teal For Job Seekers
A side-by-side real-world comparison of these two AI programs and which is better for job seekers.
How to Read a Job Description Like a Recruiter
How to unlock the secretes of a job description.
How to Always Be in the First 20 Applicants for Any Job
My secret weapon to finding jobs fast and applying early.
7 Job Launch Pain Points Job Seekers Will Face in 2025
You should prepare for these obstacles this year.
Smart Goals For Job Search [Start Your Search Right]
How to start your job search right and be more effective.