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How To Use ChatGPT Prompts For Your Job Search in 2023

May 1, 2023

Feeling overwhelmed by the seemingly endless job search? You’re not alone! Job hunting can be a daunting task, filled with frustration and anxiety, often taking longer than expected. But what if there was a way to simplify the process and make it more effective? ChatGPT Prompts! Introducing ChatGPT, the AI-driven language model that’s revolutionizing the job search experience. With ChatGPT, you can effortlessly navigate the complex world of job hunting. This powerful tool assists you with resume creation, acts as an interview or career coach, and provides tailored guidance to help you land your dream role. In this article, we’ll […]

Unlock the Power of Social Selling with this CRM

April 19, 2023

Do you often receive LinkedIn messages requesting a chat without much context or a proper introduction? Messages like, “Hey there, Jan! Can we chat for a bit about potentially collaborating with our agency? When would be a good time for us to chat?” It’s common to receive such messages on LinkedIn, so don’t worry – you’re not alone! However, the constant outreach from strangers can sometimes feel intrusive, similar to being aggressively approached by someone on the street asking for money. This approach is highly ineffective, as most people often ignore it. To receive any response, you need to reach […]

How Long Do Recruiters Spend Looking At Your Resume?

April 4, 2023

Have you heard about the “infamous” six-second resume scan? Thanks to some “gurus,” job seekers swear by it and believe that recruiters only take six seconds to breeze through a resume before putting on their decision-making hats. (Autocorrect stopped us from calling it a six-second resume scam!) Six-second resume scan – It’s a popular belief among job seekers that recruiters only spend six seconds reviewing a resume before making a decision. But is there any truth to this commonly accepted notion? In my quest to uncover the truth, I conducted several tests to understand how recruiters review resumes. Some time ago, […]

Get Hired Faster with a Professional LinkedIn Profile Photo

March 21, 2023

In the current highly competitive job market, having a strong LinkedIn presence is crucial. As the leading professional networking platform, LinkedIn is the go-to place for recruiters, hiring managers, and professionals to connect and establish their online presence. One key aspect of an impactful LinkedIn profile is an excellent profile picture. Your photo is often the first impression people have of you, and it can make all the difference in your networking and job search efforts. According to statistics, LinkedIn members with a profile photo receive far more engagement: 21 times more profile views and nine times more connection requests […]

Inside a Recruiter’s Head: Finding the Best Employees

March 7, 2023

Over the years, I’ve asked myself thousands of questions about how recruiters find and measure the potential of their candidates. What factors and criteria do they consider when conducting their search? How do they go about the search process? Are recruiters identifying candidates based on their potential or only factors like keywords and job titles? And I spent countless hours, weeks, and months trying to understand it better and get better insights into these mysteries. However, instead of finding clear answers, I encountered one puzzle after another. After conducting dozens of tests, I finally found answers to many of my […]

How to Spot a Toxic Workplace Before You Take the Job

November 30, 2022

You’ve been scrolling through job postings for hours, and you’re starting to feel a bit discouraged. Every posting seems like it’s looking for the entire team rather than just one person. But then you see it: the perfect job at the perfect company. You start daydreaming about your great team, a boss that understands and supports you all the way, and inspiring leadership. But before you get too excited, remember not all that glitters is gold. Just because a company looks good on paper doesn’t mean it’s actually a great place to work. In fact, many seemingly great companies are […]

Is Number Of Applicants On Linkedin Accurate?

October 12, 2022

If you’re job-hunting, you might be discouraged when you see the number of applicants for each listing on LinkedIn. It’s easy to feel like you’re just a drop in the bucket and that your chances of being noticed are slim to none. But don’t let those numbers fool you — they’re not an accurate reflection of reality. The number of applicants shown on LinkedIn is often inaccurate and incomplete! You should still apply for jobs even if the number on those job postings seems too good to be true. Here’s why… Incomplete and Inaccurate Numbers The first thing to keep in [...]

The Best Job Search Guide for Job Seekers

September 16, 2022

Trying to figure out how to write a resume is enough to make anyone pull their hair out. With so many conflicting opinions and pieces of advice, it can be tough to even know where to start. Every week, there seem to be dozens of new articles published, each one telling you that your resume should be one page, that it needs to have the right keywords, or that you need to skip recruiters altogether if you want to get an interview. In the meantime, career coaches are trying to convince you that you need their resume template to beat […]

Why Your LinkedIn Posts Matter More Than You Think

September 14, 2022

In today’s social media-driven world, it’s easy to get caught up in the numbers game. We see Person A with 10,000 followers and Person B with 100,000 followers and immediately think that Person B must be more influential, more popular, and just generally better than Person A. But that’s not always the case. In fact, when it comes to the impact of your posts, you might actually have more power than LinkedIn influencers. Here’s why. Reach vs. Engagement In the age of social media, reach has become an important metric. Brands want to partner with influencers who have a large […]

How Did I Sell 11,000 Books? These Are My 8 Secrets

August 19, 2022

I never thought I would be a self-published author, let alone one with such success. But when my first book didn’t get picked up by any traditional publishers, I decided to give it a try. I had no idea what I was doing, but through a lot of trial and error, I managed to sell 11,000 copies of Full Stack Recruiter, and I’m hoping to beat that number with my new book, Job Search Guide. Along the way, I learned a lot about the business of self-publishing and what not to do. For example, I quickly learned that you can’t just […]

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