Proof of Work: Show Them You’ve Already Done the Job
Proof of work is how you show a hiring manager you’ve already done the job. Three artifacts to build before your next interview, and when to hand them off.
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Reapply After Rejection: How to Win the Job the Second Time
Yes, you can reapply after rejection. Change the door you use, the story you tell, and the timing, and the same company can say yes the second time.
LinkedIn Headline, Photo, Banner: The 3 Inches That Get You Read
Recruiters decide from the top three inches of your profile. Fix your LinkedIn headline, photo, and banner in one afternoon so the rest of it gets read.
Interview Anxiety: It’s a Prep Problem, Not a Nerves Problem
Interview anxiety isn’t fixed by calming down. Three prep moves that shrink the unknown: a story sheet, offense over defense, and the first 30 seconds.
Stretch Role: How to Land the Job Your Resume Can’t Justify
A stretch role dies at the resume screen because nobody there will do the math on you. Here is how to network in, hand them the pieces, and land it.
7 Job Search Myths That Keep Qualified People Stuck
Seven job search myths that keep qualified candidates stuck, and the specific move that replaces each one, from a coach who has placed 250+ tech pros.
Final Interview Rejection: What ‘More Closely Aligned’ Means
A final interview rejection rarely means you couldn’t do the job. Decode the three phrases recruiters use and fix the gap before your next final round.
How to Research a Company Before an Interview in 15 Minutes
Research a company before an interview in 15 minutes: the news, the interviewer’s LinkedIn, the job description, and the questions that prove you did it.
Quitting a New Job: Ask These 3 Questions Before You Stay
Quitting a new job feels like resume suicide. It isn’t. Here are the three questions hiring managers ask about a short stint, and how to leave clean.
Job Search Networking: Bob’s 8 Laws That Work in 2026
Job search networking isn’t about who you know. Bob’s 8 Laws are the rules that turn cold connections into referrals and referrals into offers.