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Why Strategic Accountability (Not Lonely Grinding) Gets You to Your Goal With Zero Burnout

Confidence, community, and the 45 Day Sprint—why job seekers need support (not just grit) to land a role before Christmas. Rest, reset, and get back in the game.

Sarah Bryer

5 days ago2 min read

diverse group of younger professionals (20s and 30s) celebrating job offers and networking wins—full of energy, humour, and relatable job search moments:

Luck, Energy, and a Little Nerve: Four Job Offers and the Power of Putting Yourself Out There

Four job offers, bold networking, and fresh energy—this week proves that taking chances and shifting your mindset can turn everything around in your job search.

Networking

Sarah Bryer

Oct 251 min read

A supportive group of professionals encouraging a nervous job seeker stepping forward with confidence.

Finding Your Nerve: Why Courage (Not Perfection) Wins the Job Search

When job searching feels relentless, courage—not perfection—makes the difference. This week’s reflections reveal why stepping outside your comfort zone and leaning on community are the real game-changers for senior job seekers.

Job Search

Sarah Bryer

Oct 112 min read

Illustration of a mid-senior professional at a crossroads. One path, “Same Old,” shows stacks of identical CVs feeding into an anonymous ATS machine. The other path, “Visible Actions,” features icons for a LinkedIn repost, a message to a hiring manager, and a microphone for confident interviewing. Subtle London skyline in the background, a ticking clock, a small STAR framework card, and an upward arrow indicating momentum. Clean, friendly vector style in blues, teals, and coral accents

Stop Doing What Isn’t Working: Counterintuitive Moves That Land Jobs Faster

A candid look at why “good enough” isn’t enough in today’s job market—and how small, counterintuitive actions beat perfect CVs. One Sprint client landed a contract in a week from a simple LinkedIn repost and sharper interview delivery. If you’ve sent 100+ applications with little response, it’s time to change your process and rebuild confidence through visible action.

Job Search

Sarah Bryer

Sep 233 min read

When Course Correction Is the Only Way Forward: Lessons from a Relentless Job Search Sprint

A job search isn’t about working harder; it’s about working smarter and changing course when things don’t work. This week’s Sprint showed the power of feedback, iteration, and accountability. If you’re stuck, it’s time to pivot—because course correction is the difference between “still looking” and “got the job.”

Sarah Bryer

Sep 153 min read

Back to Business: The Realities of Job Search After Summer - £250k Salaries Secured

The first week back after summer was a whirlwind of new group sessions, discovery calls, and real talk with job seekers. From celebrating job offers to tackling setbacks, here’s a candid look at the highs, lows, and lessons learned in the Job Search Sprint.

Job Search

Sarah Bryer

Sep 74 min read

Why Your Network (Not Your CV) Gets You Hired: A Week in the Trenches

A candid look at a week coaching creative jobseekers—why your network matters more than your CV, the reality of ATS roadblocks, and the power of real conversations in landing interviews.

Networking

Sarah Bryer

Jul 263 min read

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Change Is Possible, Even When You're Invisible

A candid look at a week spent helping job seekers reinvent themselves — from senior leaders navigating redundancy to career changers blending creativity with experience. Change is possible, even when you feel invisible. You just need the right support to sweep the path.

Job Search

Sarah Bryer

Jul 203 min read