Free Mini Course To Help You Land Your Next Role Faster
Most people apply for jobs the wrong way. They click Easy Apply 100 times, send the same CV everywhere, and wonder why nobody calls them back.
The problem isn't your experience. It's your approach.
This free seven-part guide will change how you think about job applications. It covers everything from writing a CV that survives the six-second recruiter scan, to what to say in the interview, to exactly how to follow up afterwards. No fluff, no filler, just practical advice you can use today.
I spent seven years in recruitment, ran two agencies, and personally hired over 100 people before becoming a sales consultant. I've sat on both sides of the hiring table and I know exactly what makes a hiring manager stop scrolling and start reading. This guide is everything I wish someone had told me when I was starting out.
Outcomes
Learn why 10 tailored applications beat 100 one-click applications every time
Know exactly how to structure your CV so recruiters actually read it
Understand how to stand out from the hundreds of other applicants
Walk away with templates, frameworks, and a step-by-step process you can follow immediately
What's included?
Section 1: Mindset
How to stop talking yourself out of applying, deal with the shame cycle of inaction, get clear on what you actually want, and start taking action. The biggest barrier to finding a role isn't your experience. It's the stories you tell yourself about why you're not good enough.
Section 2: Your CV
How to structure a CV that gets past the six-second scan. The bullet point formula that turns responsibilities into achievements. Why tailoring your CV for every single application is the highest-impact thing you can do, and exactly how to do it quickly.
Section 3: Your LinkedIn Profile
How to write a headline that works harder than your job title. How to use the skills and endorsements section to show up in recruiter searches. Why a short video introduction puts you ahead of 99% of candidates. Practical steps to make recruiters find you instead of the other way around.
Section 4: Applying
Why Easy Apply is hurting your chances. How to find and apply through company career pages. How to check your network for connections before you apply. How to reach out to hiring managers without being annoying. And why quality always beats quantity.
Section 5: Interview Prep
A research formula you can use before any interview. How to make the interviewer talk (and why that works in your favour). Frameworks for answering every common question, from "tell me about yourself" to "what's your biggest weakness." How to handle tricky questions about career changes or CV gaps.
Section 6: After the Interview
Follow-up message templates you can copy and personalise. How to handle rejection and keep the door open. Salary negotiation basics so you don't sell yourself short. And how to keep perspective when the process feels overwhelming.
Who is this for?
Anyone currently looking for a new job and not getting the callbacks they expect
People who've been relying on Easy Apply and want a better approach
Career changers who aren't sure how to position their experience for a new field
Recent graduates entering the job market for the first time
Anyone who wants honest, practical advice without paying for a career coach
FAQs
Is this really free?
Yes. No payment, no sign-up, no email required. Just read it and use it.
Will this work for my industry?
Yes. The principles apply regardless of whether you're applying for a marketing role, an engineering position, a sales job, or anything else. Good applications look the same in every field.
I'm a recent graduate with no experience. Is this relevant?
Yes. There's specific advice for graduates, and the core principles (tailoring, targeting, following up) matter even more when you don't have years of experience to fall back on.
How long does it take to go through?
You can read the full guide in about 30 minutes. But the real value is in applying it, which means spending more time on fewer applications. Budget an hour per application when you start using this approach.
Who made this?
Mark Colgan. I work as a sales consultant now, but I spent seven years in recruitment before that, ran two agencies, and personally hired over 100 people. More on that below.
About the creator
Mark Colgan
Founder of Yellow O | Sales Consultant | Former Recruiter
I spent seven years in recruitment, ran two agencies, and personally hired over 100 people before moving into sales consulting. I've reviewed thousands of CVs, interviewed hundreds of candidates, and I know exactly what makes a hiring manager stop scrolling and start reading.
I originally put this guide together for a friend who was job hunting. When he told me it completely changed how he approached applications and helped him land a role, I realised it could help a lot more people. So I wrote it up properly and made it free.
No upsell. No course to buy. No email list to join. Just practical help for people who want to land their next role.
Want to know how well your CV matches a job description?
The guide above will teach you how to approach job applications the right way. But if you want to go a step further, I've also built a free tool called the Job to CV Matcher.
Paste in a job description, upload your CV, and the tool gives you:
A match score showing how well your current CV fits the role, broken down across five areas: skills, experience, achievements, keywords, and industry relevance
Specific CV recommendations telling you exactly what to add, remove, or reword to improve your match, referencing actual content from your CV and the job description
Cover letter guidance so you know how to structure your application
A next steps playbook covering how to find the hiring manager, what to say when you reach out, who else to contact at the company, and how to follow up
I built this for a friend who was job hunting. He found it so valuable that I decided to make it available to others too.
The tool is completely free to use, but it runs on my own credits, so I'm only giving access to a limited number of people.
If you'd like access, connect with me on LinkedIn and send me a message mentioning “Get Hired”.