The Journal
NOTES FROM THE HIREABILITY FRONT.
Frameworks, essays, and case studies for senior professionals who refuse to be under-positioned.
4 Data Points Is Not a Sample Size
The internet gives everyone the same microphone. It does not give everyone the same sample size. After reviewing 1MM+ resumes and hiring 10,343 people, here is why Lindsay Mustain blocked a resume critic with only 4 case studies - and what that has to do with protecting your career energy.
As an Amazon Recruiter, I Rejected 99% of Resumes. Most Were Qualified.
Being qualified isn't enough. The candidate who got hired wasn't better than you. They just appeared more hireable. Here's what the Hireability Gap™ actually measures and why it's the real reason your job search is stalled.
The 40-Hour Workweek Became 'Standard' 84 Years Ago. It's Time for the Next Shift.
The 40-hour workweek is 84 years old - as old as someone's grandmother. Here's why remote work is the natural next evolution, and why companies that fight it are fighting history.
You Will Negotiate for Exactly What You Believe You're Worth
Negotiation scripts won't save you if you don't believe you deserve the number. The most expensive thing you carry into a negotiation isn't a bad tactic - it's a quiet feeling that maybe they're right to hesitate.
As an Amazon Recruiter, I Rejected 99% of Resumes -- Most Were Qualified
An ex-Amazon recruiter explains why being qualified is not the same as being hireable -- and introduces the Hireability Gap Audit tool.
You're Worried They'll Choose Someone Younger
The voice telling you they want someone younger isn't coming from the job posting. It's coming from the story in your head. Here's what your experience is actually worth.
The LinkedIn Setting Recruiters Use to Actually Find You
The Open to Work green frame reduces perceived hireability by nearly 30%. Here's the hidden LinkedIn setting recruiters actually use to find candidates—and how to turn it on today.
Certifications Don't Fix a Hiring Problem. They Fix a Knowledge Gap.
If you already have 20 years of results, adding another LinkedIn certification isn't the answer. Here's why senior professionals confuse credential accumulation with positioning - and what actually gets you hired.
There Are Three Job Markets. Most Senior Professionals Are Only Playing in One.
Job boards are just one door. And it is the most crowded one. The Three Doors™ framework, also called the Three Job Markets, explains why qualified professionals get ghosted and what the other two doors look like.
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