Joseph Louis Tan

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70% of design jobs already have preferred candidates

Here's what the career industry doesn't want you to know:


70% of posted design roles already have a preferred candidate before they go live.


You're not competing for real opportunities. You're competing for scraps.


While you're "perfecting your portfolio," companies are filling the best roles through relationships.


Sarah discovered this when she created a strategic presentation for a national museum. She didn't get that role, but the CEO of her dream design agency saw her work and hired her months later.


Jeff learned this when he positioned himself as a consultant instead of submitting another generic portfolio to a Fortune 100 company.


Marcus figured it out after months of failed interviews using backwards approaches, then landed a Design Manager role through Relationship Momentum.


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The hidden job market is where real opportunities exist.


But the career industry profits from keeping you focused on the 30% visible jobs while missing the 70% hidden opportunities.


Tomorrow I'll show you exactly how backwards thinking costs you time, money, and years of your career.


Stop following backwards advice.


Joseph


P.S. Ready to access the hidden job market? Reply "HIDDEN" and I'll send you the Career Creator details.

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