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Job Seeker's Guide
21 Honest Answers to the Job Search Questions You're Too Embarrassed to Google
You have been applying and trying, but something is not working, and you are not sure exactly what. This free guide answers the 21 questions that come up most in my conversations with professionals navigating their job search.
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WHAT'S INSIDE
✓ Why you're not getting interview calls
✓ The 4P cold LinkedIn message method
✓ Behavioral interview CAR framework
✓ Salary negotiation scripts that work
✓ What to do when it's non-negotiable
What's Inside
Not surface-level tips. The kind of answers you'd get in a coaching session.
These are specific, direct, and built around real job search situations.
— GETTING SEEN
Why am I not getting interview calls despite applying to many jobs?
The five real reasons and what to fix first
Does LinkedIn really matter in a job search?
More than most people realize
Should I include everything I've done in my resume?
No, and what you're including may be working against you
— REACHING THE RIGHT PEOPLE
How do I reach out to someone I haven't spoken to in years?
The warm, low-pressure approach that makes saying yes easy
What do I say in an informational interview?
The 3:1 framework that keeps you from sounding desperate
What's a good cold LinkedIn message?
The 4P Method, which is under 90 words, actually gets replies
Should I work with external recruiters?
When yes, when no, and how to manage the relationship
What if a recruiter ghosts me?
A five-step response plan that keeps your momentum intact
Should I apply if I don't meet 100% of the requirements?
The honest answer
Is it okay to apply for multiple roles at the same company?
Yes — with these conditions
— NAILING THE INTERVIEW
How do I prepare for behavioral interviews?
The story bank and CAR method that works at every level
What if I get nervous during interviews?
Eight techniques including one that takes under 10 minutes
How long should my interview answers be?
The 90-second sweet spot and how to hit it consistently
Should I ask questions at the end of the interview?
Failing to ask can quietly undo an otherwise strong interview
What's the best way to follow up after an interview?
Three touchpoints, exact timing, word-for-word guidance
— MINDSET + SALARY
What if I feel like I'm not good enough?
75% of professionals experience this. Here's the way through it
I feel stuck and unmotivated — what do I do?
Seven steps to rebuild momentum
The market is tough. Should I pause my search?
The counterintuitive answer
Is taking a part-time job while searching a bad idea?
When it helps and when it hurts
Should I negotiate my job offer?
Not negotiating can cost hundreds of thousands over a career
What if they say the offer is non-negotiable?
It almost never fully is. Here are eight ways to respond
MEET YOUR CAREER GROWTH PARTNER
Shub Faujdar
Managing Director of Jobs-me | LinkedIn Top Voice | Career Coach & Job Search Strategist
With 20+ years of experience in recruitment, Shub is a seasoned career coach dedicated to helping professionals navigate career transitions with clarity and confidence. Her deep industry knowledge, strategic insights, and people-first approach make her a trusted guide for those seeking purposeful growth and long-term success.
Shub has successfully helped clients land roles at top global companies such as Facebook, Accenture, Apple, Grab, Redhat, Abbott, GSK, Cargill, Kimberly-Clark, Prudential, Standard Chartered Bank, Trax, DHL, KPMG, and many more.
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