Resume Writer & Remote Career Coach + I’m “That Remote Guy” 🙋🏻‍♂️ Helping people find the remote career they’ve dreamed of in less time + Join 30K+ on the Escape the Cubicle Newsletter👇

You can work from anywhere. I’ll show you how. 👇

A Google search back in 2015 changed the course of my career, “How do you make money online?”

I was at a crossroads in my career and ready to make a change. I knew it was time to start building my own thing, a thing that someone couldn’t take away overnight. 

After discovering the world of freelancing, I replaced my income and never looked back. By the second year, I was able to triple that income (more than I ever thought possible) because of one platform: LinkedIn

LinkedIn allowed me to connect with clients all over the world, right at my fingertips. The opportunities that LinkedIn has opened up have been life-changing.

Now, I get to help others use LinkedIn to build a remote career as a Career Coach & Resume Writer and their own profitable brand as a Growth Strategist. I’ll help coach you on growing an online income through LinkedIn, a newsletter (like Substack), and a digital product.

…oh, and I still write amazing, interview-winning resumes if you need that. Just send a DM, and I’ll provide a free review for you. Or email it to me at (JohnHancockResumes@gmail.com).

---
Here’s what I've built:

✅ 125,000+ engaged LinkedIn followers
✅ 50,000+ LinkedIn newsletter subscribers
✅ 5,000+ Escape the Cubicle Substack subscribers
✅ 500+ transformed through my masterclasses
✅ 3000+ resumes written for every industry 

“Press Start” Here 👇

📌 Subscribe to my Substack at: www.EscapeTheCubicle.Substack.Com

📌 Join my Free 5-Day Email Class on “How to Grow & Monetize on LinkedIn” at the link top of my profile (or Featured Section)

📌 Connect for a 1on1 Coaching Call (by sending me a DM); I’ll help you build an actionable 30-day strategy to grow your brand on LinkedIn & Substack

📌 Grab my Six-Figure LinkedIn Growth Masterclass (& Playbook) with 500+ of my other students; click the link at top of my profile (or Featured Section)

📌 Get a newly polished resume at www.JohnHancockResumes.com

There's a better way to work. Let me show you how to find it.

Wes Pearce

I’ve watched people bravely walk away from careers they spent decades building.


Not because they failed.

Because they finally had the courage to admit the story they were living wasn’t the one they actually wanted.

-The lawyer who became a photographer.
-The banker who started a coaching business.
-The executive who left the corner office to work remotely from anywhere in the world.

Everyone around them thought they were crazy. They thought they were finally free.

Here’s what I’ve learned watching people start over at 40, 50, and beyond:

Starting over doesn’t erase what came before.

It builds on it.

Every year of experience you carry into a new chapter makes you better at writing it.

The skills. The resilience. The hard earned wisdom of knowing exactly what you don’t want anymore.

That’s not baggage.
That’s your foundation.

The people who reinvent themselves aren’t the lucky ones or the brave ones.

They’re just the ones who got tired of waiting for permission to write a better story.

You don’t need permission.
You never did.

Don’t be afraid to start over.

At any age. In any season. For any reason that matters to you.

You might like your new story better.

Most people do.

—
📌 If you’re ready to start writing a better story — the Remote Dream Job Masterclass will show you how to reposition your experience…

…tap into the hidden job market, and land a remote role that actually fits the life you want.

You can join here: https://lnkd.in/eExXfKCX

Resume Writer & Career Coach helping you “work from anywhere” 👨🏻‍💻 Follow for Career, Remote Job Search, and Creator Tips | Writing daily on EscapeTheCubicle.Substack.com Join 10,000+ Subscribers

I'll never forget the dream job I thought I had locked down. And then ghosted. 


Four rounds of interviews. Met with the hiring manager twice. Presented to the team. 

Even had a final conversation with the VP where he said, "We're really excited about bringing you on board. You'll hear from us this week."

Four weeks later, No call. No email. Not even a generic rejection.

I followed up once. Then twice. Then realized I was chasing people who clearly didn't respect my time enough to send a two-sentence email.

Here's what made it worse: I'd turned down other interviews because I thought this was a done deal.

That experience taught me something I'll never forget: How a company treats you during the hiring process is exactly how they'll treat you as an employee.

And companies wonder why they can't attract top talent.

Here's the reality: Every person you ghost tells 10 other people about the experience.

If you're hiring: Send the email. Even if it's a template. Even if it's bad news.

Candidates deserve basic human decency, not radio silence.

And if you're job searching: Remember that ghosting tells you everything you need to know about that company.

You didn't dodge a bullet. You dodged a whole firing squad. 

Has this ever happened to you?

—
📌 If you’re tired of being ghosted, I created Remote Dream Job Masterclass for you.

& my DIY Resume & Cover Letter Kit.

It’ll show you exactly what to do if you want to start making recruiters reach out to YOU:

https://lnkd.in/eExXfKCX

My client Jessica came to me after being passed over for a promotion three times in two years.

Same manager every time. Same excuse every time.

“You’re not quite ready yet.”

Meanwhile, she was training the people getting promoted over her. Running projects her manager took credit for.

She’d spent two years trying to prove herself to people who’d already decided not to see her value.

“Maybe I’m just not as good as I think I am,” she told me.

Here’s what I told her: You’re not the problem. You’re just at the wrong table.

We built her exit strategy. Updated her resume. Optimized her LinkedIn. Targeted companies where her skills would actually be valued.

Six weeks later, she had two offers. Both paid more than her current role. Both came with the title she’d been chasing for two years.

She took the better one and handed in her notice.

Her manager’s reaction? Genuine shock.

“We were planning to promote you next quarter.”

Sure they were.

Here’s what I’ve learned: The people who never saw your value don’t suddenly see it until they’re about to lose you. And by then it’s too late.

If you’ve spent years being overlooked and undervalued, stop trying to prove yourself to people who’ve already decided not to see it.

Find the people who already do.

My client didn’t become more talented when she left. She just finally found somewhere that could see what was already there.

Stop waiting to be discovered at the wrong table.

—
📌 Tired of being overlooked? I created the Remote Dream Job Masterclass to help you land a remote role at companies that see your worth.

…and the Resume & Cover Letter Kit to help show your value on paper.

You can join here: https://lnkd.in/eExXfKCX

I’ve watched people stay in the wrong job because they were scared of being called a “job hopper.”


Not because they were happy.

Because someone told them that leaving too soon would ruin their career.

So they stayed.

-Another year going through the motions.
-Another annual review that led nowhere. 
-Another promise of growth that never came.

All to avoid a label that most good hiring managers don’t even care about.

Here’s what I know after a decade of coaching people through this:

Job hopping doesn’t mean someone is unstable.

It means they know what they bring to the table and refuse to settle for less.

I’ve had clients with four jobs in five years. 

Every single move was a step up. 

More pay. Better culture. Work that actually excited them.

-They weren’t running away from something.
-They were running toward something better.

Staying somewhere that doesn’t value you doesn’t prove commitment.

It just proves you were too afraid to leave.
Know your worth.

Move accordingly.

—
📌 You know your worth and know it’s time to find the role that matches it. 

The Remote Dream Job Masterclass will show you how to tap into the hidden job market, land more interviews, and negotiate the salary you actually deserve.

You can join here: https://lnkd.in/eExXfKCX

𝙁𝙚𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙨𝙩𝙪𝙘𝙠 𝙞𝙣 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙧? 𝙒𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙚𝙭𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙚 𝙘𝙡𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙤𝙣 𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙬𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙛𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙞𝙩 𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙚𝙣? 𝙄𝙨 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙧 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙝𝙤𝙥𝙚𝙙 𝙞𝙩 𝙬𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙 𝙗𝙚 𝙗𝙮 𝙣𝙤𝙬?

I have spoken with over 800 IT Leaders who have answered 𝙔𝙀𝙎 to these questions.

Also risking (or having experienced) burnout as a result.

But it doesn’t have to be this way.

By leading yourself to the best of your ability, you will find more clarity and fulfillment in your life and career, earn the $$$ you deserve, as well as increase your influence and leadership with others.

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗙𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗦

❌ 60% of people dislike their job according to Gallup
❌ 75% of people are not confident about their career path in their organization according to Gartner
❌ 63% of employees experienced burnout according to an Asana Study

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗡 𝗖𝗢𝗔𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗬𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗠

✅ Get Clarity on your career path for more money and fulfillment
✅ Perform at a higher level and get noticed for your results
✅ Increase your leadership skills and influence
✅ Build a personal brand to access the hidden job market
✅ Find a healthy balance to enjoy life with those that matter most

𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗪𝗘 𝗚𝗘𝗧 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗦

The VMAP framework, is proven to help IT Leaders get results in less than 90 days. 


𝗪𝗛𝗢 𝗪𝗘 𝗛𝗘𝗟𝗣 

If you are an IT professional looking for career clarity, more fulfillment, better pay and want to increase your leadership and influence, then this program is the right fit for you. 

𝗜𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗦 𝗟𝗜𝗞𝗘 𝗬𝗢𝗨, 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄 𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝟮 𝐖𝐀𝐘𝐒 𝐖𝐄 𝐂𝐀𝐍 𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐏 𝐘𝐎𝐔:

1️⃣ - DM me personally. I'm happy to chat about what your best next steps should be.
2️⃣ - Book a free clarity call with Adam to learn about the program: https://calendly.com/adamscott-coaching/clarity-call

Adam Scott

𝙔𝙤𝙪 𝙙𝙤𝙣’𝙩 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙖 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙗𝙡𝙚𝙢.
𝙔𝙤𝙪 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙖 𝙛𝙤𝙘𝙪𝙨 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙗𝙡𝙚𝙢.

I hear this constantly:

“I just don’t have time to think about my next move.”
“I’m flat out.”
“I’ll focus on my career when things calm down.”

They won’t.

Because it’s not just workload.

It’s distraction.

Work distractions.
Personal distractions.
Requests you didn’t need to say yes to.
Problems that weren’t yours to solve.

Yes you’re busy, but not always 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭.

And in IT, competence is a curse.

You can solve almost anything.
So you do.

But every “quick fix” steals time from the work that actually moves you forward:

▪️Strategic thinking
▪️Visibility with the right people
▪️Positioning for the next role
▪️Long-term planning

Just because something is urgent
doesn’t mean it deserves you.

The people who level up fastest aren’t less busy.

They’re less distracted.

–-> They decide what matters.
–-> They protect it.
–-> They ignore the noise.

If you feel stuck, ask yourself:

Are you out of time?
Or chasing too many hockey pucks?


#ITCareers #TechLeadership #StrategicFocus #CareerGrowth #Prioritisation #MidCareerMoves #LeadershipDevelopment

undefined undefined

Helping IT LEADERS Get Promoted | Career Coach | Gain Career Clarity | Get Paid Your Worth | Increase Your Confidence | Questions? DM Anytime.

𝗜’𝘃𝗲 𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲. 

70-hour weeks. 
Last-minute requirements. 
Picking up the slack when others were disorganised. 
Being the “safe pair of hands” who would always sort it. 

On paper, I was performing. 

Behind the scenes, I was running on fumes. 

The dangerous part? 

Burnout in IT often gets rewarded. 

You become reliable. 
You become indispensable. 
You become the one who never drops the ball. 

Until you drop yourself. 

It took me a while to realise: 

Working harder wasn’t the solution. 
Setting boundaries was. 

Saying no to work that wasn’t aligned. 
Pushing back on unrealistic timelines. 
Not owning problems that weren’t mine. 
Protecting energy like it actually mattered. 

Because it does. 

No promotion is worth chronic exhaustion. 
No recognition is worth constant resentment. 

If you’re carrying more than you should right now, 
that’s not leadership. 

That’s leakage. 

Look after yourself first. 
Then perform. 

Not the other way around. 

If this hits, take the weekend to reset something small. 
One boundary. One honest conversation. One pause. 

-------------------------

#CareerSustainability #TechProfessionals #WorkBoundaries #LeadershipInPractice #MidCareerGrowth #HealthyHighPerformance #ProfessionalResilience 

♻️ Reshare this if it resonates with you 
🗞️ Sign up to my newsletter for IT career insights

No one talks about the pressure of being the go-to person.

You’re the reliable one.
The calm one.
The one they call when something breaks.

You don’t miss deadlines.
You don’t complain.
You just handle it.

Over time, that becomes your identity.

But here’s what people don’t see:

The constant expectation.
The invisible responsibility.
The mental load of always being “on.”

When you’re the go-to person, you don’t get off days.

You don’t get to say, “I’m not sure.”
You don’t get to drop the ball.
You don’t get to fall short.

So you carry it.

The extra work.
The vague brief.
The unrealistic timeline.
The silence - when it’s not your responsibility, but you fix it anyway.

Being capable is a strength.

But when capability becomes default expectation,
it turns into pressure.

And pressure, unmanaged, turns into resentment.

You’re allowed to:

Push back.
Delegate.
Leave problems where they belong.
Not be the hero every time.

Being the go-to person doesn’t mean being responsible for everything.

If everyone relies on you:

who supports you?

Take the weekend to reset one boundary.

Start there.

No alternative text description for this image

𝙄𝙛 𝙙𝙚𝙚𝙥 𝙩𝙚𝙘𝙝𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙨𝙠𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙬𝙖𝙨 𝙚𝙣𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝 𝙩𝙤 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙙, 
𝙮𝙤𝙪’𝙙 𝙖𝙡𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙮 𝙗𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙜𝙚.

You’re the person who knows the system back to front.
The one they call when it’s on fire.
The one who can solve anything.

But here’s the hard truth:
That won’t get you the leadership role.

If you’re aiming for that next-level title: Manager, Head of, Director - it’s not about how deep your knowledge is anymore.

It’s about how well you:

🔹 Influence without authority
🔹 Communicate with stakeholders
🔹 Elevate others, not just do it all yourself
🔹 Align your work with business outcomes
🔹 Show up with presence, not just solutions

I’ve seen so many IT pros miss out on the next role not because they lacked skill...

but because they didn’t shift their positioning.

You have to start leading before you get the title.

And that starts with how you think, how you speak, and how you show up in the room.

If you're in this space right now and stuck as a 'technical expert’ send me a DM – lets talk.

#TechLeadership #ITCareers #CareerGrowth #LeadWithoutTitle #PositioningMatters #LeadershipDevelopment

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝘂𝘀𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆... 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸.

You deliver consistently. You solve problems quickly. You don’t drop the ball.

So people rely on you.

And over time, that reliability becomes your identity.

You’re the one they call when something breaks. 

The one who fixes things when others are stuck. 

The one who quietly keeps everything moving.

But there’s a downside no one really talks about.

Reliability attracts responsibility.

More requests. More expectations. More problems that somehow end up on your desk.

And before you realise it, you’re carrying work that isn’t actually helping you move forward.

Capability is a strength.

But if you’re not intentional, it becomes a magnet for work that keeps you busy, not work that grows your career.

Sometimes the real skill isn’t solving more problems.

It’s deciding which problems are actually yours to solve.

Take the weekend to reflect on one question:

What am I carrying right now that isn’t really mine?

-------------

#TechLeadership #ITCareers #HighPerformers #CareerGrowth #ProfessionalBoundaries #LeadershipDevelopment #TechProfessionals

♻️ Reshare this if it resonates with you 
🗞️ Sign up to my newsletter for IT career insights

𝗬𝗼𝘂’𝗿𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗽𝘂𝘁. 
𝗬𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗷𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁.

Early in your career, output is everything.

Can you deliver? 
Can you solve? 
Can you execute under pressure?

But at the next level?

No one cares how many tickets you closed.

They care about:

• How you think about risk

• What trade-offs you make • How you influence decisions

• What problems you choose to prioritise • How you operate when things are unclear

That’s judgment.

And judgment is visible long before the title arrives.

Most mid-senior IT professionals stall because they’re still trying to prove they can execute.

Leadership isn’t about proving you can do the work.

It’s about showing you can think beyond it.

If you’re aiming for the next level, stop asking:

“How can I deliver more?”

Start asking:

“How can I demonstrate better judgment?”

-----------------------
#ITCareers #TechLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #CareerGrowth #EngineeringLeadership #MidCareerMoves #ExecutivePresence

♻️ Reshare this if it resonates with you 
🗞️ Sign up to my newsletter for IT career insights

𝗛𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝟰𝟬% 𝗶𝗻 𝟭𝟬 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝘀.

Not because of motivation.
Not because of luck.
Because of clarity.

When Irene first came to me, she’d just been made redundant.

For the third time.

By that point, it’s not just inconvenient.
It’s destabilising.

You stop trusting your decisions.
You question your value.
You wonder if the market is trying to tell you something.

And most people, in that moment, react.

They update LinkedIn.
Send applications.
Hope momentum returns.

We did something different.

We slowed it down.

We organised her thinking.
Rebuilt her positioning.
Strengthened her presence.
Prepared properly, not reactively.

The result?

Confidence up 40%.
A new role secured.
And more importantly - control restored.

Redundancy doesn’t just affect income.
It quietly erodes identity.

But when clarity returns, confidence rebuilds.
And when confidence rebuilds, momentum follows.

If you’re navigating uncertainty right now,
don’t just rush into the next role.

Reset properly.

If you want to talk it through, reach out.
No pressure. Just perspective.

#ITCareers #CareerReset #RedundancyRecovery #TechLeadership #CareerConfidence #LeadershipDevelopment

𝗬𝗼𝘂’𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗰𝗸. 
𝗬𝗼𝘂’𝗿𝗲 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗼𝗼 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗿𝗲. 

You deliver. 
You fix things. 
You don’t drop balls. 

So what happens? 

You become indispensable. 

But here’s the catch: 

If leadership sees you as the person who: 

• Solves the technical problems 
• Steps in when things break 
• Picks up the slack 
• Gets things done quietly 

They’ll keep you exactly there. 

Not because you’re not capable of more. 

Because you’re reliable where you are. 

And when you’re the safest person in the room, 
you rarely get moved out of it. 

Careers plateau when your contribution stays operational 
but your visibility never becomes strategic. 

If you want the next level, you have to show: 

• How you prioritise, not just execute 
• How you make trade-offs, not just deliver tasks 
• How you think about risk, not just solve issues 
• How your work connects to business outcomes 

That’s what changes perception. 

And perception is what moves you. 

Curious, are you known for fixing problems? 

Or shaping direction? 
-----------------------------
#TechCareers #ITLeadershipJourney #CareerProgression #TechnicalToStrategic #SeniorEngineer #engineersaustralia

♻️ Reshare this if it resonates with you 
🗞️ Sign up to my newsletter for IT career insights

𝗬𝗼𝘂’𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗱. 
𝗬𝗼𝘂’𝗿𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗱.

There’s a difference.

Overlooked means they don’t see you.

Misunderstood means they see you, but they see you as the “safe pair of hands.”

The fixer. The reliable one. The technical brain.

Not the strategic thinker. Not the decision-maker. Not the next-level leader.

And that’s where careers stall.

Because in IT, competence gets you trusted.

But positioning gets you promoted.

If the only thing people associate you with is delivery, they’ll keep you exactly where you are.

The shift isn’t about working harder.

It’s about changing the narrative around your value.

From executor → to strategic contributor. 
From solver → to decision-driver. 
From dependable → to promotable.

That’s not ego. That’s career strategy.

If you feel capable but under-recognised, that’s not random. 
It’s usually a positioning gap.

Let me know in the comments - Have you ever felt misunderstood in your role?

------------------------------
#TechLeadership hashtag#ITCareers hashtag#ITProfessionals 

♻️ Reshare this if it resonates with you 
🗞️ Sign up to my newsletter for IT career insights

𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙢𝙤𝙨𝙩 𝙙𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙨 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙧 𝙞𝙨𝙣’𝙩 𝙛𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙪𝙧𝙚.
𝙄𝙩’𝙨 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙩.

Failure forces change.
Comfort postpones it.

You’re paid well.
Respected.
Trusted.
Busy.

Nothing’s wrong.

But nothing’s advancing either.

No stretch.
No expanded scope.
No increase in influence.
No strategic shift.

Just... steady.

And steady feels safe.

Until you look up 18 months later
and realise you’re still operating at the same level.

Most mid-career plateaus don’t happen because of incompetence.

They happen because everything is “fine.”

Fine pay.
Fine workload.
Fine recognition.

But “fine” doesn’t create momentum.

If you’re comfortable right now, ask yourself:

Are you growing,
or just maintaining?

What’s one area where you’ve become a little too comfortable?

#TechProfessionals #ITLeadership #ProfessionalDevelopment #Leadership #ITprofessional

Still applying but not getting interviews?


Most IT professionals assume the problem is the same thing:

“The market is just really competitive right now.”

Sometimes that’s true.

But more often, the market simply doesn’t know where to place you.

And when the signal is unclear, even highly capable professionals get overlooked.

I just wrote about why this happens - and the one change that often shifts the response almost immediately.

Read the full article below.

#ITLeadership #CareerGrowth #PromotionStrategy #CareerAdvancement #CareerClarity

The market isn’t ignoring you. It just doesn’t know where to place you. When the job search stalls, most IT professionals default to the same explanat

Open article: Still applying but no interviews?
It’s not because the market is “competitive.” by Adam Scott • 4 min read

Still applying but no interviews?
It’s not because the market is “competitive.”

𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁.

In IT, certifications feel like progress.

Study the material. Pass the exam. Add the badge.

It’s clear. It’s measurable. It feels productive.

But here’s the uncomfortable truth:

The people stuck at senior engineer, architect, or lead level rarely lack technical knowledge.

What’s usually missing is something else.

Visibility. Influence. Strategic thinking. The ability to connect technology to business outcomes.

Those are the things that move someone from technical expert to director, head of, or CIO.

Another certification won’t fix that.

At some point, the question isn’t:

“𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗲𝗹𝘀𝗲 𝗱𝗼 𝗜 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻?”

It’s:

“𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼 𝗜 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲?”

Because leadership roles aren’t awarded for knowledge alone.

They’re given to people who show they can operate at the next level.

Are you building knowledge... or building the perception that you’re ready for the next level?

----------------------------

#TechCareers #ITLeadership #CareerStrategy #EngineeringLeadership #TechProfessionals #CareerGrowth

♻️ Reshare this if it resonates with you 
🗞️ Sign up to my newsletter for IT career insights

You start the week with good intentions.

Then reality kicks in.

Meetings.
Emails.
Urgent requests.
Problems that need fixing.

You react.
You solve.
You deliver.

And before you know it, the week is gone.

Then the month, then the year...

Nothing is necessarily wrong.

But nothing is really changing either.

This is how many capable professionals get stuck.

Not because they lack skill.

Because their career is running on autopilot.

In tech, we optimise systems constantly.

But very few people ever stop to optimise their career direction.

Sometimes the biggest shift isn’t working harder.

It’s pausing long enough to ask:

“𝗔𝗺 𝗜 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗜 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁...
𝗼𝗿 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗜 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲?”

--------------------

#CareerGrowth #TechCareers #LeadershipDevelopment 
#ProfessionalGrowth #ITprofessional

♻️ Reshare this if it resonates with you 
🗞️ Sign up to my newsletter for IT career insights

Your work doesn’t speak for itself.

You can deliver exceptional work.
Hit deadlines.
Solve complex problems.
Quietly rescue failing projects.

And still not move forward.

Because output alone doesn’t create visibility.

In IT especially, there’s a belief:

“Just do great work. It’ll speak for itself.”

It won’t.

Great work builds trust.
But visibility creates leverage.

If decision-makers don’t understand:

• The impact you’re driving
• The risks you’re mitigating
• The trade-offs you’re making
• The business value behind your decisions

Then you stay operational.

Reliable.
Valuable.
But overlooked.

This isn’t about ego.

It’s about translation.

Can you articulate your thinking, not just your tasks?
Can you connect your work to outcomes?
Can you make your judgment visible?

Because if leadership can’t see your value,
they can’t elevate it.

Be honest:

Who actually understands the full scope of what you’re contributing?

#CareerVisibility #TechProfessionals #StrategicCommunication #ProfessionalBranding #CareerProgression #WorkplaceInfluence

graphical user interface, text, application

𝗕𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗿𝘂𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀.

Not because intelligence is a weakness.

But because it often leads to overthinking.

Highly analytical people tend to:

Analyse every option.
Predict every risk.
Wait until they feel fully prepared.
Delay decisions until everything feels certain.

On paper, that sounds responsible.

But careers don’t always reward perfect analysis.

They often reward timely action.

While one person is still thinking through every possible outcome,
someone else has already:

Spoken up.
Taken the opportunity.
Put themselves forward.

And that difference compounds over time.

Overthinking doesn’t feel like hesitation.

It feels like preparation.

But sometimes the real growth comes from stepping forward before you feel fully ready.

Not reckless action.

Just the willingness to move before every variable is solved.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in the analysis-paralysis loop, you’re not alone.

Sometimes the shift isn’t working harder.

It’s changing how you decide.

-------------------

hashtag#TechCareers hashtag#LeadershipDevelopment hashtag#ProfessionalGrowth #Mindset#ITprofessional hashtag#courage

♻️ Reshare this if it resonates with you 
🗞️ Sign up to my newsletter for IT career insights

Most people don’t lack ability.

They lack clarity. Or confidence. Or space to think.

I’ve worked with a lot of mid-career IT professionals who are capable of more, but stuck in the same seat.

Not because they can’t do the job.

But because something internal is holding the handbrake on.

Sometimes it’s time. Sometimes it’s readiness.

Sometimes it’s not knowing what the next move even looks like.

And sometimes... it’s something harder to admit.

Have your say below

And if you picked “Other,” I’m genuinely curious, what is it for you?


-----------------------------------------

#ITCareers #TechLeadership #CareerGrowth #MidCareerMoves #LeadershipDevelopment #CareerClarity #ITProfessionals

Not meeting every requirement 
doesn’t meant you aren’t a fit! 

Most capable IT professionals read a job description 
like it’s an exam. 

Miss two bullet points? 
Disqualified. 

Meanwhile, someone else applies at 60% confidence 
and learns the rest on the job. 

This isn’t about blind optimism. 

It’s about understanding that: 

Job descriptions describe a version of perfect. 
Hiring managers hire beyond your resume. 

Curious where you land on this. 

Vote below 

If you’ve ever talked yourself out of applying, what stopped you?
 
----------------

#TechCareers #ITHiring #CareerConfidence #MidCareerGrowth #ProfessionalDevelopment #EngineeringCareers #JobSearchMindset

Still undervalued?
Here’s the uncomfortable truth.

While you stay silent, someone less capable is asking.

They’re negotiating.
They’re positioning.
They’re moving ahead.

Not because they’re better.

It's because they speak up.

I just wrote about why this happens, and the one conversation that changes it.

Read it below.

#ITLeadership #CareerGrowth #PromotionStrategy #CareerAdvancement #LeadershipDevelopment #CareerClarity

You’re working hard. You’re delivering. You’re reliable. But recognition isn’t automatic. And promotions aren’t rewards for effort. You’re not stuck. 

Still undervalued? Your Silence Is Why Others Move Ahead

𝘼𝙄 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙞𝙚𝙬𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚, 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙬𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙮?

AI is already screening CVs.
Shortlisting candidates.
Ranking applications.

Now it’s conducting interviews.

On the surface, it makes sense.

- Faster processes.
- Lower costs.
- Less bias.
- More efficiency.

But interviews aren’t just data collection.

They’re about:
• Judgment
• Potential
• Nuance

Ticking every box, doesn't mean you are the best.

We know that, 
but A.I. can miss these nuances.

Hiring has always been more than pattern recognition.

Curious where people stand on this - especially in tech.

#AIinHiring #FutureOfWork #TechCareers #HiringTrends #ITLeadership #RecruitmentInnovation #TechIndustry

𝗠𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘀𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗮 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿, 𝗙𝗲𝘄 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲.

Not because they lack the technical ability.

Because the shift feels uncertain.

Going from solving problems yourself to being responsible for people, direction, and decisions is a very different role.

And that raises a few real concerns:

Will I lose my technical edge? Am I confident enough to lead others? Do I actually know how to make that transition?

For many engineers, the hesitation isn’t about capability.

It’s about clarity.

Curious where you stand.

Vote below

------
#TechLeadership #EngineeringCareers #ITProfessionals #CareerProgression #LeadershipPath #TechCareers

What’s stopping you from moving into leadership?

taplio

The Battle

Wes Pearce

Adam Scott

Followers

Posts

Engagements

Likes

Performance ScoreWes Pearce's LinkedIn Performance

Performance ScoreAdam Scott's LinkedIn Performance

Ready to grow your LinkedIn presence?

taplio

The Battle

Wes Pearce

Adam Scott

Followers

Posts

Engagements

Likes

Performance Score.css-goub6s{font-size:var(--chakra-fontSizes-md);font-weight:500;color:var(--chakra-colors-gray-600);display:block;margin-top:var(--chakra-space-1);}Wes Pearce's LinkedIn Performance

Performance ScoreAdam Scott's LinkedIn Performance

Ready to grow your LinkedIn presence?

Performance ScoreWes Pearce's LinkedIn Performance