Author: Jess Armooh
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The Best Job Search Tools – Free(mium) + AI-Powered
Job search looks very different today. Between the rise of remote work, AI-powered hiring systems, and automated application processes, navigating the job market can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re making a career change. This guide breaks down the best free and freemium beginner-friendly job search tools available today. From job boards to resume optimisation tools,
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How to Start a Career in Tech Without Coding: 7 Common Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)
You’re thinking about how to start a career in tech without coding. You’ve read stories about others, seen how they’re building successful careers in tech: earning better pay, enjoying more flexibility, and thriving professionally. Then you wonder: when will it be my turn? Trust me, it will come. Everyone’s path looks different, but some things
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Generalist vs Specialist: Torn Between Too Many Interests? Here’s How to Make It Work
Torn between being a generalist or a specialist? Discover the pros and cons of each path, and learn how the T-shaped career model helps you balance breadth and depth to build a fulfilling career in tech.
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Informational Interviews: A Proven Way to Grow Your Career and Network
Informational interviews have been around for a long time, even though you may not have always called them that. There’s a Harvard Business Review (HBR) article on informational interviews from as far back as 2016, and Google Trends data shows that the term “informational interview” has been searched consistently since 2004 (the farthest we could
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How to Find a Mentor
Your Complete Guide to Building Meaningful Professional Relationships Mentors act as guides. They’ve walked the path you want to take; they’ve made the mistakes, tried different approaches, learned the hard lessons, and they succeeded. A good mentor can help you avoid mistakes, speed up your progress, and navigate challenges with greater confidence. According to research
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When Is the Right Time to Make a Career Change?
If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve stared at your computer screen on a Monday morning wondering if there’s something more fulfilling out there. Or maybe you dread the end of the weekend because work leaves you feeling uninspired. You’re not alone, and more importantly, you’re not behind. Career changes have become increasingly common, with
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The Missing Element in Your Job Search Strategy? Outreach.
If you’re tired of ghosted applications, treat your job search like a sales funnel Picture this: You’ve applied to 25 jobs this month, triple-checked your resume, and still–silence. No callbacks, no interviews, just a series of rejections and “ghosting”. So, what’s missing? According to an article on NPR (National Public Radio), 70–80% of jobs are never
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How to Leverage Domain Knowledge as a Transferable Skill when Changing Careers
Many people hesitate to switch careers because they fear starting from scratch or feel uncertain about fitting into a new industry, like tech, due to their background in more traditional roles. Here’s the truth: you don’t always have to start from zero when transitioning careers. Even if you’re pivoting into a completely new field, you
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Applying for Jobs: Why Personalising Your Job Applications is Important & How to Do it Right
Many job descriptions and application forms now highlight the importance of personalisation — whether you’re writing your CV or cover letter, even if AI is involved. Companies want to see personality in applications. Take this real-world example: This is because using AI does not allow your personality to shine through the application. Using AI will only give
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Salary Negotiation 101: How to Secure the Pay You Deserve
“If I make a counter offer they may rescind the offer; “Salary negotiations seem very risky, I don’t want to lose the offer”. You’ve probably heard these sentiments or felt them at some point in your career. And yes they could happen, but in more cases than not, companies who have made you an offer
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