Ugh. Why is finding a job so hard right now?

I know the feeling.

You’re fired up, ready to find a job—but the internet feels like a chaotic mess of advice, outdated listings, and the same five tips over and over.

Sound familiar?

Here’s the tea:
Recruiters don’t just wait for the perfect role to appear—we go hunt for it. And you can too.

After 25 years in the recruiting world, I’m pulling back the curtain on the exact strategies we use to find top-tier opportunities—so you can take back control of your job search and actually get results.

🔍 1. Start with the Right Keywords

Recruiters don’t search “marketing jobs”—they get laser-specific. Think:

“Social Media Coordinator remote healthcare”
“Entry-level marketing Salesforce”
“Product Manager AI startup hybrid”

👉 Action Step: Make a list of 10+ roles you're interested in. Use tools like LinkedIn, Indeed, and Google Jobs. Plug in different combinations until results feel just right.

💡 2. Reverse-Engineer the Job Description

Recruiters analyze job descriptions like detectives. They spot:

Keywords that matter (skills, platforms, experience levels)
Patterns across similar roles
Trends in responsibilities

👉 Action Step: Copy/paste 3 job descriptions into a doc. Highlight repeated phrases and skills. Make sure these appear in your resume and LinkedIn.

🧠 3. Think “People First,” Not Just Job Boards

Recruiters don’t start with job boards—they start with people. LinkedIn connections, alumni networks, Slack communities… this is where the best opportunities are shared before they go public.

👉 Action Step: Message 5 people this week who work at companies or in roles you admire. Keep your note warm, respectful, and low-pressure. Try something like this:

“Hi Sarah! I admire your work at [Company]. I’m exploring new opportunities in [Field] and would love to hear how you broke into this space. I know you’re busy, but would you be open to a quick 15-minute chat?”

💡 Remember: People are generally kind and want to help—but they’re also busy. Always acknowledge their time and express appreciation for any insights they share.

🧰 4. Keep a Lead Tracker Like a Pro

Recruiters track every lead, conversation, and follow-up. You should too.

👉 Action Step: Use a Notion board or Google Sheet to log:

Role/Company
Link to the job
Contact person
Date applied
Follow-up status

Need a tracker template? Reply and I’ll send it over 💌

🚀 5. The Follow-Up is Your Superpower

Recruiters always follow up. Why? Because persistence is memorable.

👉 Action Step: If you haven’t heard back in 7–10 days, send this:

“Hi [Name], just following up on my application for [Role]. I remain enthusiastic about the opportunity and would love to contribute my [X skill] to your team.”

🔍 6. Use LinkedIn’s Hidden Hiring Signals

Recruiters don’t rely only on listings—they also look for who is hiring. One powerful (and underused!) hack? Use LinkedIn’s newsfeed to discover roles posted directly by hiring managers.

👉 Action Step: Go to the LinkedIn search bar and type:#Hiring Marketing OR #Hiring Recruiter

This brings up posts from hiring managers or team leads who are actively looking—and many of them include direct contact info or role descriptions outside of applicant tracking systems.

💡 Try a few combinations like:

#Hiring Sales
#Hiring "UX Designer"
#Hiring Remote
…and see who’s talking about openings in real time.

(Tip: Use quotations around multi-word job titles to search for the exact phrase—not each word separately. For example, "Project Manager", "Content Strategist", etc.)

🎯 Why this works: You can engage directly with decision-makers, comment thoughtfully, and even send a DM to start a warm conversation.

💬 Want Help with Your Job Search?

This week, I’m opening 3 free coaching spots for anyone serious about landing a new role. We’ll create a custom game plan and get you noticed—fast.

Click here to book a discovery Call

→ Not sure if this is for you? Forward it to your parents — they’ll love that you're investing in your future.

🌴 Final Reminder:

The right job is already out there.

You just need the map—and now you’ve got one.

XO,
🩷 Tricia Wiese

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Ugh. Why is finding a job so hard right now?

You’re fired up, ready to find a job—but the internet feels like a chaotic mess of advice, outdated listings, and the same five tips over and over.

Sound familiar?

Here’s the tea:Recruiters don’t just wait for the perfect role to appear—we go hunt for it. And you can too.

After 25 years in the recruiting world, I’m pulling back the curtain on the exact strategies we use to find top-tier opportunities—so you can take back control of your job search and actually get results.

🔍 1. Start with the Right Keywords

Recruiters don’t search “marketing jobs”—they get laser-specific. Think:

“Social Media Coordinator remote healthcare”

“Entry-level marketing Salesforce”

“Product Manager AI startup hybrid”

👉 Action Step: Make a list of 10+ roles you're interested in. Use tools like LinkedIn, Indeed, and Google Jobs. Plug in different combinations until results feel just right.

💡 2. Reverse-Engineer the Job Description

Recruiters analyze job descriptions like detectives. They spot:

Keywords that matter (skills, platforms, experience levels)

Patterns across similar roles

Trends in responsibilities

👉 Action Step: Copy/paste 3 job descriptions into a doc. Highlight repeated phrases and skills. Make sure these appear in your resume and LinkedIn.

🧠 3. Think “People First,” Not Just Job Boards

Recruiters don’t start with job boards—they start with people. LinkedIn connections, alumni networks, Slack communities… this is where the best opportunities are shared before they go public.

👉 Action Step: Message 5 people this week who work at companies or in roles you admire. Keep your note warm, respectful, and low-pressure. Try something like this:

“Hi Sarah! I admire your work at [Company]. I’m exploring new opportunities in [Field] and would love to hear how you broke into this space. I know you’re busy, but would you be open to a quick 15-minute chat?”

💡 Remember: People are generally kind and want to help—but they’re also busy. Always acknowledge their time and express appreciation for any insights they share.

🧰 4. Keep a Lead Tracker Like a Pro

Recruiters track every lead, conversation, and follow-up. You should too.

👉 Action Step: Use a Notion board or Google Sheet to log:

Role/Company

Link to the job

Contact person

Date applied

Follow-up status

Need a tracker template? Reply and I’ll send it over 💌

🚀 5. The Follow-Up is Your Superpower

Recruiters always follow up. Why? Because persistence is memorable.

👉 Action Step: If you haven’t heard back in 7–10 days, send this:

“Hi [Name], just following up on my application for [Role]. I remain enthusiastic about the opportunity and would love to contribute my [X skill] to your team.”

🔍 6. Use LinkedIn’s Hidden Hiring Signals

Recruiters don’t rely only on listings—they also look for who is hiring. One powerful (and underused!) hack? Use LinkedIn’s newsfeed to discover roles posted directly by hiring managers.

👉 Action Step: Go to the LinkedIn search bar and type:#Hiring Marketing OR #Hiring Recruiter

This brings up posts from hiring managers or team leads who are actively looking—and many of them include direct contact info or role descriptions outside of applicant tracking systems.

💡 Try a few combinations like:

#Hiring Sales

#Hiring "UX Designer"

#Hiring Remote

…and see who’s talking about openings in real time.

(Tip: Use quotations around multi-word job titles to search for the exact phrase—not each word separately. For example, "Project Manager", "Content Strategist", etc.)

🎯 Why this works: You can engage directly with decision-makers, comment thoughtfully, and even send a DM to start a warm conversation.

💬 Want Help with Your Job Search?

This week, I’m opening 3 free coaching spots for anyone serious about landing a new role. We’ll create a custom game plan and get you noticed—fast.

→ Not sure if this is for you? Forward it to your parents — they’ll love that you're investing in your future.

🌴 Final Reminder:

The right job is already out there.

You just need the map—and now you’ve got one.

XO,🩷 Tricia Wiese

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Here’s the tea:
Recruiters don’t just wait for the perfect role to appear—we go hunt for it. And you can too.

`#Hiring Sales`

`#Hiring "UX Designer"`

`#Hiring Remote`

XO,
🩷 Tricia Wiese