Archive - The Art of Finding Work

Four Types of Value to Offer Employers

Employers hire the candidate they envision who'll be a "value-add."

Mar 15 •

Yes, The Hidden Job Market Does Exist

Job boards don't hire great people; they attract people who are looking.

Mar 26 •

GUEST POST: How LinkedIn’s Algorithm Decides if Recruiters Find You (And How to Control It)

Transform your LinkedIn profile from invisible to in-demand.

Mar 5 •

Remove the Barriers That Are Preventing You From Finding a Job

Daily, I see job seekers creating barriers that shout, "I'm unemployable!"

Apr 3 •

2025 Job Market: What's Not Changing

Many core principles and human behaviour truisms, which are inherently part of job searching, aren't changing anytime soon.

Jan 2 •

Job Seekers: Consider How You Are Interpreted

What employers see about you is your responsibility.

Mar 20 •

Job Search Hack: Talk to Strangers

You never know what opportunities may arise from a conversation with a stranger.

Feb 17 •

When Job Searching, You Are Being Compared

Job hunting is a 'winner takes all' competition in which you're compared and judged against other applicants.

Jan 11 •

Job Seekers: Get Hyper Clear on Your “Secret Sauce”

Most job seekers don't articulate their secret sauce.

Dec 23, 2024 •

Your Fear of Being Seen Is Costing You Job Opportunities

Visibility = Opportunities

Jan 18 •

When Looking for a Job, Imagine Yourself as a Renter

You don't own your job; your employer does, making the phrase "my job" an oxymoron.

Apr 22 •

Rare is the Jobseeker Who Does Their Homework

Doing more homework than most job seekers makes it harder for the employer not to select you.

Dec 4, 2024 •

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