When I was job hunting years ago, I followed all the “expert” advice.
It nearly broke me.
Here are 6 tips I wish I never listened to:
1. “Just apply to more jobs.”
I fired off 100+ résumés. The result? Silence.
More applications don’t mean more chances. They just mean more ghosting.
2. “Your portfolio has to be perfect first.”
I wasted weeks tweaking case studies.
But hiring managers don’t hire portfolios. They hire people they trust.
3. “Wait your turn.”
I thought if I just kept grinding, something would happen.
Truth? By the time roles are posted, the shortlist already exists.
4. “Only big-name logos matter.”
I compared myself to people with FAANG or unicorns on their résumés.
But I’ve seen members land dream roles at global companies with zero “fancy” logos — because they built trust directly with decision-makers.
5. “Follow up later.”
Every day you wait, momentum dies.
The difference between an interview and a ghost often comes down to following up today.
6. “The system is broken.”
It’s not broken. It’s working exactly as designed — for job boards.
The front door is built for volume. The backdoor is built for trust.
These pieces of advice kept me stuck for months.
They’ll keep you stuck too — unless you flip the script.
That’s why I built Career Creators.
It’s a 12-week system to:
- Bypass the job board trap.
- Build referrals with design leaders.
- Turn conversations into interviews and offers.
If you’re done playing by bad rules,
👉 Reply “Career Creators” and I’ll send you the details.
Talk soon,
Joseph
P.S. The worst advice gives you hope but no results. The best advice gets you hired.
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