Joseph Louis Tan

#134 Apr 22, 2025

No reply ≠ rejection. Here’s how to follow up right.

Here’s the scenario: You finally sent that message. You used the SPEAR framework. It was specific. Personalised.…

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#133 Apr 21, 2025

Stop fishing with a net. Use a spear instead.

Most job seekers fish the wrong way. They either: → cast a wide net (apply to 50 jobs blindly), or → toss out a single…

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#132 Apr 20, 2025

Hate posting on LinkedIn? Do this instead.

Let’s be real. Most UX job seekers know they should be more visible online. But when it comes to posting? → “I don’t…

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#131 Apr 19, 2025

The job search isn’t about effort. It’s about rhythm.

Let me tell you something I’ve noticed coaching UXers: Most people work hard on their job search. They spend hours…

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#130 Apr 18, 2025

It’s not talent. It’s not luck. It’s this.

Lately, I’ve been reflecting on a pattern I keep seeing. Some clients make rapid progress—within 6 weeks they’re booking…

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#129 Apr 17, 2025

Seniority isn’t earned with time—it’s earned with thinking

Let me tell you a quick story from a recent coaching session. I was reviewing a Minimum Valuable Pitch (MVP) one of my…

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#128 Apr 16, 2025

The tiny shifts that change everything

Sometimes I forget to pause. To really stop and see the transformation—not just in the client, but in myself. Last week,…

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#127 Apr 15, 2025

Skills alone won’t get you hired

You showed your best work. You told your story. You nailed the interview. But still no offer. Why? Here’s what most…

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