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Fast Company
29-05-2025
- Business
- Fast Company
How to go from ghosted to multiple offers in your job search
The last two years have been one of the toughest job markets I've seen in decades. This isn't like 2020 or 2021, where after the initial phase of the pandemic receded, jobs quickly reappeared. This one has been slow and unrelenting—market volatility causing uncertainty, and digital transformation of workplaces, and AI taking over jobs faster than you can read the headlines. These days, it feels like you're sending your resume into the abyss. Sound familiar? I see it every day as a recruiter and career coach: talented job-seekers submitting application after application into what feels like a black hole. Weeks turn into months. The silence is deafening. Each passing day without a response chips away at your confidence, your bank account, and your sense of professional identity. Luckily, through my work, I've also developed tried-and-true strategies for standing out no matter the market conditions. Here are three powerful steps to reinvigorate your job search. 1. Reclaim Your Value Whether you've just gotten laid off or have already been job searching for months, your self-esteem probably isn't the strongest. You may be feeling bitter, angry, and doubtful of your professional value. Being in that kind of mindset while trying to find a job won't allow you to show up as your best self. For example, I recently worked with a very successful leader who had steered a company over the last several years with enormous success, each year hitting higher and higher revenue targets and winning some of the most sought-after projects in the industry. As the economy shifted, those revenues took a hit—and he was let go because of a 'spreadsheet decision.' He was blindsided and stepped into his job search doubting himself. When working with job seekers who are struggling, we always start with a simple but powerful exercise: documenting significant achievements from their career. Not just responsibilities—actual metrics and results, problems solved, value delivered. I'll ask people to think about things they've done that they're really proud of. I make them dig deep to detail what they do really well, what gets them fired up, and ask them how their colleagues and clients would describe working with them. As they reconnect with their expertise, things they haven't thought of for a while, I see their faces light up and confidence starting to return. You can do this with a career coach, your partner, a best friend, even a colleague who knows you well—just ask them to take notes about what you're telling them to read back to you at the end. Working through these questions with my executive client helped remind him of the successes he was responsible for and the resilience he showed in a tough market. Those reminders allowed him to work through his disappointment, prepare for how he'd talk about the challenges when asked, and enter his job search with renewed confidence in what he had to offer. This isn't just about feeling better; it's about how you show up. When you remember your professional value, you communicate with clarity and conviction. Your entire energy changes, and people take notice. 2. Stop Trying to Be Everything to Everyone When desperation sets in, the instinct is to cast a bigger net. The thinking is, by applying to more jobs, you'll have better odds of landing something. This approach feels logical, but produces the opposite of what you hope for. Sure, you'll be busy applying to things, but because you're not the expert, you likely won't get responses, so all that busy work will lead to frustration and burnout. I recently worked with a client who was going on two years of being out of work. The longer his job search went on, the more he began applying to a broader set of roles, thinking it would increase his chances of landing something. Here's the counterintuitive truth: The more you narrow your focus and lean into your specific expertise, the more responses you'll receive. When I tell people this, their initial response is anxiety; they don't want to limit their options. But when you stop trying to appeal to everyone and boldly claim your niche, everything changes. Applications that once disappeared suddenly generate responses. Interviews that went nowhere convert to eager follow-ups. When you're interviewing for a role where you are the expert, that's the interview you're going to ace. When I work with clients to understand how they're speaking about themselves, we dig deep into what truly distinguishes them. We return to some of those questions from above that uncover their unique approach and what motivates and energizes them. Then we look at the roles they're applying to and narrow their focus to roles and companies where their specific and unique expertise is sought after. We look at their job application materials and see if they're making statements that many others could equally say and ensure that we get quite specific. When I read their new narrative back to them, all of it in their own words, many remark that they got chills—they're finally hearing their professional value articulated in a way that feels authentically powerful and totally unique. When I reminded my client of his incredibly niche expertise—skills that very few people possess—and focused all his job-seeking efforts on companies who could benefit from him, things immediately began to shift. Within one day, he landed an interview. Two days later, he was meeting the leadership team. Companies want to hire the expert. Show them that it's you. 3. Show That You're The Solution They're Looking For The interview is your last chance to not just show why you're great, but show why you're exactly the solution an employer has been looking for. I've seen so many clients underperform in interviews because they're not giving themselves enough credit. But a few simple shifts can transform that: Think offense, not defense. The minute you start justifying why you're right for the role, you've already lost it. Interviewers can feel defensiveness. Own the narrative before that happens by confidently articulating how your experience directly addresses the role's most critical requirements before doubts can surface. Use high-impact storytelling. Give specific examples demonstrating how your experience solves exactly what they need. When you paint these pictures vividly, you allow the interviewer to truly see how effective you will be on day-one. Rehearse your stories before your interview so they are memorable. Embrace transparent confidence. Nothing undermines trust faster than pretending to know everything. When you confidently acknowledge what you know and don't know, you establish genuine credibility. If they really like you and you satisfy most requirements, chances are they can evolve the role around you and fill in the gaps. Take your time. Less is often more. Really listen to what they are asking you, pause, and take a moment to reflect so you can give a considered response. If it's a really tough question, you can even tell the interviewer you'd like a moment to think through your response. It buys you a few seconds to really compose a well-thought out answer and it never fails to impress an interviewer. They'll remember the great answers and they often remark how much they enjoyed how reflective you were in wanting to answer it well. Simple Job Application Changes, Profound Results The strategies I've shared may seem straightforward, or even obvious. But when implemented with consistency and conviction, they transform job searches from no traction to multiple interviews and competing job offers. These strategies work not because they're complicated, but because they align with a fundamental truth: Employers aren't looking for generic candidates; they're looking for the expert to solve their problem, now. When you reconnect with your expertise, focus your efforts, and communicate your value with clarity and confidence, you become that solution. You transform from just another resume in the pile to exactly what they've been searching for.
Daily Mail
25-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Aussie stuns with $170,000 job that doesn't require a degree: 'I just fell into it'
An Australian woman has stunned after revealing she is making $170,000 a year - and the job doesn't require a degree. The woman told GetAhead on the streets of Brisbane she was scrolling through online job boards before seeing a vacancy at a recruitment company. 'I was on SEEK, and I was like, "I want to get people jobs, that sounds fun",' she said. 'Eight years later, I'm still doing it. Like most in recruitment, I just fell into it.' The recruiter said her impressive yearly earnings comprised a base wage and an un-capped amount in commissions. The woman chose not to reveal her wage at the talent agency, but workers can receive a commission for every role they fill. In some industries, particularly sales, commission earnings can be capped, primarily to protect the company from excessive payouts that could impact its bottom line. The Brisbane-based recruiter said those looking to enter the industry should ensure they present well. 'I would say apply, then pick up the phone and call because so many people hide behind computers now, and recruitment is such an interactive job,' she said. 'So just get on the phone and follow up.' Many recruitment agencies provide on-the-job training to new workers. Other employers may prefer applicants who have finished Year 12 or completed a VET course such as a Certificate IV or Diploma in Human Resource Management. A university degree in business, behavioural science or psychology can also be helpful. The woman said working at a recruitment agency also has many perks. '[The best parts are] the culture, the team, the remuneration,' she said. 'The benefits, like we get taken away on a sales incentives trip every year, last year we went to Vietnam.'
Russia Today
12-05-2025
- Russia Today
Ukrainian recruiter filmed beating potential draftee (VIDEO)
A Ukrainian military recruiter has been filmed punching a man twice in the stomach amid Kiev's forced mobilization campaign, according to footage widely shared on social media. The man appeared to offer no resistance, although local authorities accused him of 'provocative actions.' The incident reportedly took place during an ID check in the northeastern city of Kharkov. The footage, which was undated, was filmed from a nearby building and was shared by the outlet on Sunday. In the clip, the man is seen being stopped by a military patrol. One recruiter checks the man's papers, before another approaches and abruptly punches him in the abdomen. The man doubles over in pain and is then pressed against a nearby kiosk by the recruiter. At no point did the man appear to resist or provoke the officer. Five recruitment officers were present at the scene, while no police were visible in the video. The fate of the man is unclear. Following the backlash, the Kharkov recruitment center confirmed the incident and launched an investigation, but claimed the altercation 'arose due to provocative actions by the civilian.' However, it condemned the actions of the serviceman who assaulted the potential conscript, stressing that 'any physical or psychological pressure is unacceptable and prohibited.' Ukraine announced general mobilization in 2022 after the escalation of the conflict with Russia, barring most men between 18 and 60 from leaving the country. Faced with mounting losses and manpower shortages, Kiev tightened conscription rules last year and lowered the draft age from 27 to 25. The ongoing draft campaign has been marred by recurring violence, with reluctant recruits often seeking to evade or resist military personnel attempting to detain them in public spaces.
Entrepreneur
07-05-2025
- Business
- Entrepreneur
Rage Applying Won't Fix Your Career — Here's What Will
Walk away from that keyboard and stop yourself from applying to another job in a mad dash, panicked and frenzy state. If you are unhappy in your current job, start by focusing on these three strategies. Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Several years ago, I was so unhappy in a job that I started "rage applying." I sat at my desk, making sure my boss wasn't nearby, applying to job after job after job. I would go home and apply in the evenings and weekends as well. I was frustrated and angry. I felt so stuck in my career that I was spraying my resume everywhere and praying, applying reactively to any opening I could find online. Because how else could I get unstuck and out of this miserable job if I wasn't actively looking? Rage applying led me to apply for roles I wasn't interested in or didn't have the specific skills to do. I made mistakes on job applications and cover letters (one recruiter was kind enough to point out that I had inserted the wrong company name, in fact, of a competitor). I wasn't prepared for calls with recruiters because I was exhausted from applying to all of those jobs. Rage applying didn't help me get unstuck in my career. In fact, it sent me into a deeper spiral. I felt like I was trapped in quicksand with no way to escape and save my career. It's time to put an end to rage applying. Walk away from that keyboard and stop yourself from applying to another job in a mad dash, panicked and frenzied state. If you are unhappy in your current job, start by focusing on these three strategies. Related: I Went Viral for Quitting My Job Because It Was Impacting My Mental Health. Here Are the 4 Things I Did to Prepare for Full-Time Entrepreneurship. 1. Assess your current career situation Take the time to assess your current situation before immediately firing off another resume. What is the reason you are looking to leave your current job? Are there multiple things at play? Consider the following questions: Are you trying to leave a negative or toxic work environment? Is your boss not supportive? Are they disengaged? A micromanager? A bully? Are you doing twice as much work, covering for team members who have resigned? Are you left out of key meetings and conversations, and wonder if your boss and colleagues value you anymore? Are you not being paid fairly and equitably? Have you repeatedly been passed over for promotions versus your peers? Are you no longer growing and learning in your role? Reviewing the answers to these questions will be important as you think about what's next. Think about what you once enjoyed about your current job and what you are looking for in your next role. Consider the type of work you want to do, the skills you bring and what your non-negotiables are for your next role. 2. Be thoughtful and proactive about your next steps Taking some time to assess your current situation can help you be thoughtful and proactive about your next steps, versus just applying for every job you see available and open. Here's a starting roadmap to guide you: Make a list of industries you would be interested in working in, and identify which industries are adjacent to where you currently work. Include target companies you would be interested in working at or learning more about. Identify the types of roles you would apply for. Start with three types of roles you would consider (you may need to broaden that over time depending on the length of your search). Research titles, roles and responsibilities and salary ranges. Outline the current skills you have and what would be transferable, particularly if you are open to transitioning into another function, for example, moving from marketing to sales. If you have a gap in a particular skill set or want to learn a new skill, consider investing the time in this. LinkedIn Learning, Coursera and Udemy are all good places to start. Finally, ask for help. Tell your friends and family what you are specifically looking to do next. You can ask for their support and input on the assessment and/or considering your next steps. Those closest to you might have good insights about your candidacy and your career. Be careful about sharing plans with current colleagues, especially if you are concerned about your boss finding out you are looking to leave. Related: Tired of Applying to Jobs with No Response? Try This Tactic, According to An Expert Who Helps Thousands of People Get Jobs 3. Use smart tools to help your scale your search Particularly in this job market, we need all the help we can get to scale our search. There are only so many hours in the day we can devote to looking for another job, particularly if we are trying to keep our current job. Take the time to invest in smart tools to land your next opportunity: Notion is a great tool to help organize your career audit, career goals and what you want to do next. You can also keep notes of individuals you have connected with in your network, what advice they offered and any follow-ups. It's a great place to store your roadmap in one place. Teal is a great tool to help you build your resume. You can apply for the right jobs faster by tailoring your resume. Teal will help you with your resume structure, the format, the content and more. You can also easily track all of your job applications. This frees up your time to focus on preparing for interviews and continue to build your network. Finally, tools like Massive help you auto-apply for roles. It's your own personal AI recruiter and can help you apply to over 200 jobs a month with its job matching capabilities. The tool hand vets companies and fills out the job application on your behalf. Smart tools can help you save time and focus on the things that matter the most in the job search: showing up in those moments that matter to share your experience and expertise. And letting recruiters, hiring managers and interview panels know what a strong asset you would be to their organization. So step away from the keyboard and stop rage applying. Instead, craft and invest in a thoughtful approach to help you get unstuck in your career. And don't be afraid to ask for help along the way.
