Joseph Louis Tan

#238 Aug 5, 2025

What hiring managers really want from career changers

Hint: It’s not just tools, titles, or terminology.

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#237 Aug 4, 2025

From cold outreach to champion referrals — how it really happens.

Referrals don’t just happen. They’re earned through trust, not asks. If you think referrals are just about dropping…

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#236 Aug 3, 2025

What potty training taught me about job search

Last night, my 3-year-old son burst into tears on the potty. He had just peed. And then, with the most serious face…

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#235 Aug 2, 2025

You’re not invisible. You’re just untrusted.

Ever feel like you’re doing everything right? 👉 You’ve updated your resume. 👉 You’ve redesigned your portfolio…

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#234 Aug 1, 2025

Why job boards aren’t broken — but your strategy is

You’re not being ignored because you’re unqualified. You’re being ignored because you’re entering through the wrong…

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#233 Jul 31, 2025

Why the best designer doesn’t always get hired

Most job seekers think hiring is a skill contest. It’s not. It’s a risk decision. You’ve probably been told to polish…

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#232 Jul 30, 2025

What no one teaches you about getting hired

Most talented designers don’t get rejected because they lack skill. They get rejected because they’re following a broken…

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#231 Jul 28, 2025

Why timing beats trying harder

Yesterday morning I was drinking coffee when I noticed this butterfly on my window ledge. Beautiful black and white…

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