need a job ASAP? do these 4 things

This Made My Entire Week! 💙

I was scrolling LinkedIn last week when I saw this post from Jimmy Lai , who bought 25 copies of Unforgettable Presence to give away to his community.

His reason? Jimmy said, “This isn't just another career book. It's a guide for professionals who know that being great at your job isn't enough anymore.”

As a fellow introvert, Jimmy said the book speaks to him and he couldn't wait to share it with others.

See his full giveaway post here and enter it yourself! Or get your own copy of Unforgettable Presence here.

Hi Reader,

You might remember me mentioning my new full-time hire, Meagan Babanao , a few weeks ago.

What I didn’t mention is…

I received over 1,000 applications for this role. 🤯

After sifting through resumes, LinkedIn profiles, and case studies, Meagan got the job.

And it wasn’t only because she was qualified. (Honestly, dozens of people were qualified.)

It’s because Meagan understood something most job seekers miss:

Every interaction is an opportunity to make an impression.

Here’s exactly what Meagan did that made her unforgettable — and what you can steal for your next job search.

Your Career Bite

Most people think applying for a job means:

Step #1: Upload resume.

Step #2: Submit application.

Step #3: Wait.

But the people who get hired think differently.

They use every touchpoint to build a relationship and show their value.

Here's 4 things Meagan did that separated her from 999+ other candidates:

1️⃣ She sent a thoughtful note on LinkedIn expressing her interest.

Not just “Hi, I applied for your role!” Meagan mentioned specific parts of the job description that aligned with her values and career goals.

You'd be surprised how few people take this extra step to reach out! (Only about 10 people did, and about 3 of those 10 did it using the strategy above.)

2️⃣ She showed genuine excitement and didn’t play hard to get.

I don't agree with advice that says to “hold your cards close to your chest.” If you want something, let it be known!

Meagan told our recruiter this job was her top choice. That made both of us more excited about the possibility of working together.

3️⃣ Her video presence was polished and professional.

Good lighting, clear audio, and a clean background subconsciously impact how others perceive your professionalism.

I interviewed someone where the audio was choppy and the video was grainy. I liked her as a person, but she looked less put-together to me.

(Follow the TEA Method in my book to create the perfect video setup!)

4️⃣ She gave authentic, well-rounded answers.

When I asked how her coworkers would describe her, Meagan didn't just list positives. She shared potential areas for improvement too, so I had the full picture.

It showed self-awareness and honesty: two things you can't fake.

Your Next Action Step

If you're job searching (or know someone who is), pick one of the strategies above to try...

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