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Jan Tegze @jantegze.com · 28/09/2026

You applied at 4 am. You got rejected at 4:07 am. Nobody at that company was awake. Here's what actually happened:

Jan Tegze @jantegze.com · 17/09/2026

Being great at finding people used to separate the best recruiters from everyone else. AI is about to change that! When everyone can find candidates, what will make a great recruiter? My new article 👇 www.linkedin.com/pulse/being-...

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Being Great at Finding People Is About to Stop Being Enough

AI is changing sourcing fast. As finding candidates gets easier, recruiters will need stronger judgment, market insight, and talent advisory skills.

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Jan Tegze @jantegze.com · 12/09/2026

What Companies Actually Want From Candidates Learn how to analyze 20 current job ads with AI, uncover what employers really want, and test whether your resume proves you have the skills they need. newsletter.jobsearch.guide/p/what-compa...

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What Companies Actually Want From Candidates

Learn how to analyze 20 current job ads with AI, uncover what employers really want, and test whether your resume proves you have the skills they need.

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Jan Tegze @jantegze.com · 27/08/2026

The Future of Recruiting: Talent Advisor vs. Talent Engineer AI is shrinking traditional recruiter work. The future is splitting into Talent Advisors and Talent Engineers, with a rare third path: Talent Architect. newsletter.fullstackrecruiter.net/p/future-of-...

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The Future of Recruiting: Talent Advisor vs. Talent Engineer

AI is shrinking traditional recruiter work. The future is splitting into Talent Advisors and Talent Engineers, with a rare third path: Talent Architect.

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Jan Tegze @jantegze.com · 26/08/2026

This job search tool has already helped people find jobs and land interviews. 🎉 So I decided to upgrade it. Job Search tool: jantegze.com/search/ So, what’s new? - Now you can narrow that down to the past 5, 15, or 30 minutes. More on: www.linkedin.com/posts/janteg...

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LinkedIn Job Search Tool - Advanced Filter Builder

Build LinkedIn job search URLs with sub-hour freshness, company, industry, and job-function filters, keyword exclusions, and exact-place matching.

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Jan Tegze @jantegze.com · 08/08/2026

2026 writing advice: Make a typo. Otherwise the AI detector might think you are a computer.

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Jan Tegze @jantegze.com · 28/07/2026

I analyzed 10,000 LinkedIn posts from 200 large accounts. The same ten moves kept showing up, and once you see them, your feed looks very different. www.linkedin.com/pulse/i-anal...

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I Analyzed 10,000 LinkedIn Posts. Most Use the Same Tricks.

I analyzed 10,000 LinkedIn posts to uncover the repeated tactics creators use to capture attention, drive engagement, and shape what fills your feed.

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Jan Tegze @jantegze.com · 26/07/2026

The machines of the future will be as smart as people.” But are we talking about Nobel Prize winners… or people who click “Reply All” to 4,000 coworkers?

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Jan Tegze @jantegze.com · 15/07/2026

You tried everything, but no one is hiring you. Learn what really matters in today’s job search, what to ignore, and how to improve your chances. www.linkedin.com/pulse/you-tr...

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Jan Tegze @jantegze.com · 14/07/2026

The LinkedIn Posts You Remember Are Lying to You Why scrolling successful creators gives you the wrong idea about what works, and what to analyse instead. newsletter.fullstackrecruiter.net/p/the-linked...

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The LinkedIn Posts You Remember Are Lying to You

Why scrolling successful creators gives you the wrong idea about what works, and what to analyse instead.

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Jan Tegze @jantegze.com · 28/06/2026

Viral AI resume prompts get lots of upvotes, but they don't get results. Why? The person who wrote the prompt has never read YOUR resume. Stop using generic prompts and learn the prompt structure that actually works for your job application.

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The Person Who Wrote That Prompt Has Never Read Your Resume

2,000 upvotes measures resonance, not results. Why viral AI resume prompts hurt your application and the prompt structure that actually works.

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Jan Tegze @jantegze.com · 23/06/2026

I have wanted to share this for a while. Today is the day. My LinkedIn Learning course is live 🎉 The Future of Recruiting: Becoming a Talent Advisor. www.linkedin.com/learning/the... It took several months to make. A lot of drafts. A lot of takes. But I am proud of what it became. #Recruiting

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The Future of Recruiting: Becoming a Talent Advisor Online Class | LinkedIn Learning, formerly Lynda.com

Learn how to operate as a strategic talent advisor by aligning recruiting with business goals and using data, AI, and influential communication to shape hiring decisions.

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Jan Tegze @jantegze.com · 18/06/2026

Did you ever wonder why recruiters ask you to apply online after you already sent your résumé on LinkedIn or by email? It can feel annoying, but your LinkedIn message is not an official job application. www.linkedin.com/posts/janteg...

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Jan Tegze @jantegze.com · 15/06/2026

The 90-Minute Research Exercise That Reframes Your Whole Search Your job title isn't wrong; your vocabulary might be. Learn how 90 minutes of research can make you visible to recruiters searching for your exact skills. newsletter.jobsearch.guide/p/job-title-...

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The 90-Minute Research Exercise That Reframes Your Whole Search

Your job title isn't wrong; your vocabulary might be. Learn how 90 minutes of research can make you visible to recruiters searching for your exact skills.

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Jan Tegze @jantegze.com · 12/06/2026

What red flags make you immediately think “this might not be the right place”?

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Jan Tegze @jantegze.com · 04/06/2026

Life gets easier when you stop expecting every decision to be permanent. Most of them are just directions, not destinations.

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Jan Tegze @jantegze.com · 03/06/2026

Everyone profits when you’re anxious. Discover how the anxiety economy works, and what happens when you finally step away from the noise. Everyone Wants You Anxious. Nobody Wants You Calm newsletter.jantegze.com/p/everyone-w...

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Everyone Wants You Anxious. Nobody Wants You Calm

Everyone profits when you’re anxious. Discover how the anxiety economy works, and what happens when you finally step away from the noise.

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Jan Tegze @jantegze.com · 21/05/2026

Most people start building a network when they already need help. That is the worst possible timing. - Start with people who already know you. - Build relationships at companies you might want to join. The best time to build your network was before the layoff. The second best time is today.

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Jan Tegze @jantegze.com · 19/05/2026

Recruiters and many others on LinkedIn often say they can spot an AI-written resume immediately. So, I tested it with 1,072 people. www.linkedin.com/pulse/can-re...

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Can Recruiters Really Spot an AI-Written Resume?

Can recruiters, hiring managers, and job seekers really spot an AI-written resume? A test with 1,072 people shows most are guessing more than detecting.

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Jan Tegze @jantegze.com · 17/05/2026

The person judging your decisions probably isn't paying attention. Here's how to stop performing for an audience that isn't watching. newsletter.jantegze.com/p/the-person...

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The Person Judging You is Mostly Imaginary

The person judging your decisions probably isn't paying attention. Here's how to stop performing for an audience that isn't watching.

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Jan Tegze @jantegze.com · 15/05/2026

Can you really spot an AI-generated resume? I do not think so. So I built a small test. :) 👉 jantegze.com/resumetest/ I'll collect the results and share them in a week or two.

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Can you spot an AI resume? — Jan Tegze - Jan Tegze

Review 8 resumes and judge each one as AI-generated or human-written. See how well you can really tell. Most people can't.

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Jan Tegze @jantegze.com · 11/05/2026

Most people use LinkedIn only when they need a job. But one of the best networking features is hidden in plain sight. Go to: My Network → Catch up Most people struggle with what to say when reaching out. LinkedIn is literally giving you a reason to start a conversation.

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Jan Tegze @jantegze.com · 08/05/2026

63% of US job seekers have already been interviewed by AI. And yet - candidates aren't thrilled about it. Over the last 2 years, I've seen the headlines. "Candidates love AI interviews - no bias, available 24/7." The narrative sounds compelling. The data from Greenhouse tells a different story:

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Jan Tegze @jantegze.com · 07/05/2026

Is LinkedIn Premium Career actually worth it? Yes, it's worth it. Here is why: www.linkedin.com/posts/janteg...

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Jan Tegze @jantegze.com · 05/05/2026

You Don’t Have a Sourcing Tool Problem Before buying another sourcing tool, run this diagnostic. Most sourcing problems aren't tool problems. Here's how to find out what's actually broken. newsletter.fullstackrecruiter.net/p/you-dont-h...

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You Don’t Have a Sourcing Tool Problem

Before buying another sourcing tool, run this diagnostic. Most sourcing problems aren't tool problems. Here's how to find out what's actually broken.

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Jan Tegze @jantegze.com · 05/05/2026

Job search messes with your confidence. You can be great at what you do… and still get no replies. After a while, it starts to feel personal. Most of the time, it isn’t. Hiring is not always fair or clear. But one outcome doesn’t define your ability. Don’t let the process rewrite your self-worth.

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Jan Tegze @jantegze.com · 29/04/2026

Anyone used AI to create a music video with lip sync? Looking for the best app to make it happen for one song. Drop your recommendations below. Thank you! 🙏

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Jan Tegze @jantegze.com · 27/04/2026

This is LinkedIn in 2026 🤦‍♂️🤡 With better AI image generation models, it’s only going to get worse.

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Jan Tegze @jantegze.com · 24/04/2026

Quick question: What’s one LinkedIn feature you wish more people actually knew about? These 4 powerful but underrated LinkedIn features are ones most people completely overlook. If you found this valuable, share it so others can benefit too 👇

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Jan Tegze @jantegze.com · 23/04/2026

Most job seekers don't know this trick exists. You can find visa-sponsored jobs on LinkedIn without ever touching LinkedIn's search. Instead, use Google search string like this: site:linkedin.com/jobs/view/ "visa sponsorship available" "Your Job Title" That's it. Google does the heavy lifting.

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Jan Tegze @jantegze.com · 22/04/2026

The fastest way to lose great employees is to treat them like training data.

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Jan Tegze @jantegze.com · 19/04/2026

Your Job Title No Longer Exists The job exists. You just can't find it. Here's why your search vocabulary is a year behind the market and exactly what to do about it. newsletter.jobsearch.guide/p/your-job-t...

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Your Job Title No Longer Exists

The job exists. You just can't find it. Here's why your search vocabulary is a year behind the market and exactly what to do about it.

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Jan Tegze @jantegze.com · 17/04/2026

Most people think networking is awkward. Because they think it has to be perfect. The perfect message. The perfect timing. The perfect reason to reach out. In reality, it is much simpler. A short message. A genuine question. A normal conversation. That is all it takes.

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Jan Tegze @jantegze.com · 12/04/2026

Which LLM Is Best for Recruiting and Candidate Sourcing? I tested multiple AI models on the same sourcing brief. Some hallucinated. Some refused. One changed how I find candidates. Here is what I found. newsletter.fullstackrecruiter.net/p/best-llm-f...

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Which LLM Is Best for Recruiting and Candidate Sourcing?

I tested multiple AI models on the same sourcing brief. Some hallucinated. Some refused. One changed how I find candidates. Here is what I found.

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Jan Tegze @jantegze.com · 10/04/2026

Did you know your LinkedIn settings might be silently hiding you from recruiters? Fix it in 2 MINUTES! ⏰ Many job seekers have outdated settings that prevent their profiles from showing up in searches.

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Jan Tegze @jantegze.com · 08/04/2026

You're not losing your job. You're losing the reason it existed. AI isn't taking your job. It's revealing that your job never required human judgment. The shift is from doing work to owning decisions. newsletter.jantegze.com/p/youre-not-...

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You're not losing your job. You're losing the reason it existed.

AI isn't taking your job. It's revealing that your job never required human judgment. The shift is from doing work to owning decisions.

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Jan Tegze @jantegze.com · 08/04/2026

LinkedIn advice be like: “Optimize your headline.” “Fix your banner.” “Comment strategically.” “Build your personal brand” All valid. But sometimes the real breakthrough comes from something less glamorous: Doing your job well. Being reliable. The algorithm is powerful. But reputation still wins.

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Jan Tegze @jantegze.com · 06/04/2026

Introverts Don't Network Wrong, the Format is Wrong Networking advice is built for extroverts. Here's what I learned watching introverts build better professional relationships than me. newsletter.jobsearch.guide/p/networking...

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Jan Tegze @jantegze.com · 06/04/2026

Tested dozens of AI interviewing apps lately. Most don't understand recruitment. Almost none understand privacy law (GDPR etc.). Ship fast, think later. 🤦‍♂️

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Jan Tegze @jantegze.com · 29/03/2026

Applying fast isn’t always better. Learn why quality, context, and referrals matter more than speed in today’s job market. newsletter.jobsearch.guide/p/why-applic...

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Why Application Speed Doesn’t Always Win Jobs

Applying fast isn’t always better. Learn why quality, context, and referrals matter more than speed in today’s job market.

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Jan Tegze @jantegze.com · 23/03/2026

Mark Zuckerberg is building an AI to help him be CEO. His job is to manage AI companies, AI products, and AI strategy. So the AI is managing the AI guy who manages the AI. Cool cool cool. Its like Inception.😁

Mark Zuckerberg Is Building an AI Agent to Help Him Be CEO

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Jan Tegze @jantegze.com · 22/03/2026

Most job seekers think the ATS is the enemy. But it's not rejecting you, it's just storing information about you. Notes. Tags. Scorecards. Email activity. Every interaction you've had with that company. New article: newsletter.jobsearch.guide/p/what-the-a...

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What the ATS Knows About You (That You Don't)

Your candidate record contains more than your resume. Notes, stage history, interview scores, and email activity can follow you for years. Here's how ATS works.

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Jan Tegze @jantegze.com · 17/03/2026

Is it just me, or are most AI tools that claim they’ll replace entire teams starting to feel… suspiciously close to scam territory?

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Jan Tegze @jantegze.com · 17/03/2026

You Have a Narrow Window After Rock Bottom. Here's What to Do With It. Most people credit their worst year for changing them. It didn't. What actually matters is the window that follows, and why it closes faster than you expect. newsletter.jantegze.com/p/your-worst...

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You Have a Narrow Window After Rock Bottom. Here's What to Do With It.

Most people credit their worst year for changing them. It didn't. What actually matters is the window that follows, and why it closes faster than you expect.

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Jan Tegze @jantegze.com · 16/03/2026

What If Every Interview Made the Next One Easier? Most job seekers start from scratch before every interview. There's one small habit that changes that, and almost nobody does it. newsletter.jobsearch.guide/p/interview-...

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What If Every Interview Made the Next One Easier?

Most job seekers start from scratch before every interview. There's one small habit that changes that, builds over time, and almost nobody does it.

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Jan Tegze @jantegze.com · 13/03/2026

Friday productivity tip: If something still feels extremely urgent at 4:58 PM… It probably survived the whole week already. There is a very good chance it will survive until Monday too.

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Jan Tegze @jantegze.com · 10/03/2026

Everyone is talking about the OpenClaw and other AI agents saving hours every week. What if the hype is real but the time savings are not? newsletter.jantegze.com/p/ai-didnt-m...

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