Pro Tips for Getting Hired (Without Selling Your Soul to the Algorithm Gods)

The ultimate job search guide for remote workers, job seekers and career changers.

Job hunting in 2025? Buckle up, it is a wild mix of AI scans, LinkedIn stalkers and Zoom interviews where only your top half is dressed for success. Whether you are a recent graduate, a remote worker looking for new opportunities or a corporate escape artist plotting your next move, this guide will help you actually stand out and get hired.

Here are 8 helpful pro tips for getting hired, especially if you are aiming for remote jobs, tech roles, creative careers or anything in between.

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1. Craft a CV that works harder than you do

Let’s get one thing straight: Your CV is not your life story, it is your pitch. You have seconds to impress a recruiter and that recruiter might be a robot on caffeine and zero chill. So what do you do?

✅ Use action verbs: “Managed”, “Delivered”, “Increased”, “Optimised”

✅ Include quantifiable results: “Increased engagement by 35%” > “Managed social media”

✅ Cut the fluff: Delete “References available on request” (it is 2025, we know)

Example summary:

“Digital marketer with 4+ years of experience increasing traffic and conversion rates. Built and scaled organic content strategy that grew brand reach by 500% in 12 months. Passionate about growth, memes and ROI.”

Skip: Long-winded career objectives, your high school GPA or listing MS Word as a skill.

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2. Tailor your application for each job (Yes, really)

Sending the same resume and cover letter to 50 companies? That is like sending the same pickup line to 50 people on Tinder and expecting love.

What to do instead:

✅ Read the job description like a hiring manager

✅ Match your experience to their top 3 priorities

✅ Use their language (Are they fun and casual? Corporate and crisp?)

Example:

Job ad says: “Looking for a proactive team player who thrives in fast-paced environments.”

You say: “Led cross-functional teams and launched three client campaigns in under six weeks staying cool, caffeinated and collaborative.”

Your goal: Make them say “This sound exactly like what we are looking for!

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3. Optimise your LinkedIn profile (It’s a job magnet)

If your LinkedIn still says “Open to Work” with no updates since 2022, we have got some work to do. Recruiters live on LinkedIn. It is their version of Netflix. So make your profile binge-worthy.

LinkedIn checklist:

✅ Professional headshot (save the beach selfies for Instagram)

✅ Banner image related to your industry (free tools like Canva help!)

✅ Engaging headline: “Helping start-ups grow through killer content & strategy 🚀”

✅ Keyword-rich ‘About’ section: Use skills and phrases recruiters are searching for

✅ Add featured projects, articles or links to your portfolio

Bonus move: Engage with posts. Drop comments. Share insights. This is how you build visibility without looking like you are trying too hard.

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4. Nail the job interview (and be less robotic than AI)

Interviews are less about perfect answers and more about strong stories. Think of yourself as the main character; show growth, resilience and wins.

Use the STAR method:

• Situation: What was happening?
• Task: What were you supposed to do?
• Action: What did you actually do?
• Result: What was the outcome?

Example:

“The sales team was struggling to hit targets. I built a CRM strategy, trained them in lead nurturing and within a month we saw a 30% increase in conversions.”

Bonus: Ask your own questions! Employers love curious candidates. Try:

✅ “What does success look like in this role in the first 90 days?”

✅ “What is your remote culture like?”

✅ “Do you all actually use Slack threads or do things just disappear?”

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5. Build a network that works for you

No, you do not have to go to awkward networking events and collect business cards like it is 2009. But yes, who you know still matters.

Easy networking ideas:

✅ Connect with people in roles you admire

✅ Message recruiters with personalised notes

✅ Join industry-specific LinkedIn or Slack groups

✅ Share your insights in posts, even short ones!

Example DM:

“Hi Sam! I saw you work at [Company], I am currently exploring roles in product design and loved your recent post on UX storytelling. Would love to connect!”

People are more helpful than you think, especially if you do not open with “can you refer me?”.

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6. Master the “tell me about yourself” question

This is not your life story. Keep it under 90 seconds and hit your highlights.

Quick structure:

• Who you are (job title, experience level)
• What you are good at (specialty, achievement)
• Why you are applying (what you want next)

Example:

“I am a remote customer success manager with 6 years of experience building loyal client relationships and reducing churn by up to 45%. I am passionate about creating memorable customer experiences and now I am excited to bring that energy to a fast-growing SaaS brand”.

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7. Follow up after interviews

You are not desperate. You are proactive. A simple, polite follow-up can keep you top of mind.

Sample Email:

“Hi [Hiring Manager], thank you again for the great conversation today. I am even more excited about the opportunity to contribute to [Company Name], especially with the projects you mentioned around [insert detail]. Looking forward to next steps!”

✅ Keep it short

✅ Send it within 24–48 hours

✅ Personalise it so they know it is not a copy-paste job

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8. Be authentic (but also strategic)

Let’s be clear: Authenticity ≠ oversharing. It is about showing your real value while aligning with the company’s culture.

Show your personality, passion and potential. Whether you are quirky, super analytical or a spreadsheet ninja, make that your superpower. But also, read the room.

Pro tip:

Think, “What version of me best fits this role while staying true to who I am?”

You can be professional and still say, “I make a mean dashboard and an even meaner banana bread”.

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Final thoughts: Your dream job is not a myth, you just need the right map

You are not “unemployed”, you are in career transition. You are not getting ghosted, you are just not their “right now”. But with these tips, you will not only get noticed, you will get hired.

Remember:

✅ Stand out, do not spam

✅ Show value, not just vibe

✅ Be confident but chill

Now go fix that LinkedIn bio and send that follow-up email like the boss you are!

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