The Truth Behind the Job Hunt: Insights From Every Angle [Workshop Replay]
We recently hosted an incredible event focused on rethinking the job search, not as a grind, but a structured game plan, leading to an opportunity. The insights, energy, and encouragement shared were nothing short of inspiring.
If you missed it live, don’t worry, the replay is available now. Whether you’re actively searching or simply feeling stuck, this session is a powerful reminder that the only way not to land a job is to stop looking.
[Watch the Replay Here] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnwzZkGJWtY
Here’s what you’ll walk away with:
Real talk on what actually works in today’s market
Strategies for staying motivated when things feel uncertain
A fresh perspective on rejection, momentum, and what’s within your control
Your next opportunity is out there. Keep going.
If this resonates, I’d love to hear what landed for you in the comments or feel free to reach out directly.
Connect with your panelists:
Taylor Robinson , President @ Search Works LLC.
Alex Maher , Director of Recruiting @ Phil Inc.
Jose Maria Olmo Gonzalez , Real Estate Executive, Recent job seeker
PS here's the additional Q&A we weren't able to get to:
1. Should you use LinkedIn (it can feel overwhelming filled with spam): LinkedIn can feel like it's full of distractions and if you aren't careful it's easy to get overwhelmed by spam and the sales side, but that’s where the network lives. If you want to avoid the noise and still leverage the network: Use LinkedIn intentionally, not passively. Don’t scroll. Don’t consume. Post once to say you’re exploring and then move to DMs. Make a list of 20 people in your network, past teammates, managers, coworkers. Message them directly. Ask for conversations, not jobs. You’re not saying, “Do you know any openings?” You’re saying, “I’d love to reconnect and hear what you’re seeing out there.” LinkedIn is a tool and right now the best one on the market for job seekers.
2. What to do if you're ghosted after an interview: It sucks. It’s disrespectful. And unfortunately, it’s common. Your move: Wait 5 business days. Then follow up with a simple, high-integrity message: “Hi [Name], I really appreciated our conversation last week. I’m still very interested in the opportunity and would love to know if there are any updates on next steps.” If you hear nothing after that, send one more message two weeks later. After that, move on.
3. Do candidates flake on offers? How to prevent it? Yes, it happens. How to prevent it: Focus on the candidate experience. Keep warm contact from offer to start date. Build a relationship.
4. Should you list DoorDash or gig work during your job search? You don’t need to list it on your resume, but you may not want to hide it if the position is related or more entry focused. If it fits the story of who you are, resilient, proactive, humble, use it as a strength, not a gap.
5. How to follow up after an interview: Non-negotiable. Send a thank-you email. Want to stand out? Send a short video message or voice note. Just 30–60 seconds. Make it authentic. If applicable, follow up with sample work to highlight how you think. Only send references if they ask.
6. Pivoting to a new career via volunteer experience: Volunteer work counts. It’s real experience, just unpaid. Frame it like you would a real job: clear outcomes, tools used, problems solved. Apply to entry to mid-level roles that value transferable skills. In interviews, connect the dots. And don’t undersell it. Confidence sells the pivot.
7. Should you send a video follow-up to a hiring manager? Yes and no. It depends. Yes, if it’s natural for you, and the company culture feels receptive to creativity or personal branding. No, if it feels forced, overly produced. Make it brief. Make it warm.
8. If a job app asks for 10 years, but you have 20, what do you list? Put the truth. You have 20. If it’s a dropdown with no “20+” option and just says “10,” that’s fine, pick it.
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