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PeopleFirst Podcast, Season 3, Episode 4: Your Guide to an Exceptional Job Search in 2026

​How do you cut through the noise and stand out in the job market today? Are unedited AI applications and generic CVs holding you back from landing your dream role?

In this episode, Jordan and his guests discuss what it takes to execute an effective job search in 2026. From mastering how to tell your story to understanding what employers are really looking for behind the scenes, they discuss how to pitch yourself with confidence, specificity and evidence.

Jordan is joined by Shay Loko, entrepreneur and founder of JobsWithShay, and Ruby Elvin, Recruitment Marketing Manager at ManpowerGroup Talent Solutions.

You’ll learn:

  • The challenge of telling your career story vs just being good at your job

  • Practical ways to hype yourself up and get out of your own way

  • Why providing concrete “evidence” and quantifying experience on your CV is crucial

  • Proactive networking and reaching out directly to recruiters

  • Navigating the shift to an employer-led market and the demand for niche skills

  • Why quality beats quantity and the pitfalls of generic ChatGPT applications

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