The companies hiring right now (straight to the source)

This Week's Job Search Tip

Applying to Roles with Unclear Job Descriptions

You know the ones. The job descriptions that read like corporate Mad Libs. You're interested, but you're not 100% sure what they're actually looking for.

Here's the move: Focus on your transferable skills and reframe your experience to match their vague language. If they say "strategic thinker," pull a specific example of when you developed strategy. If they want a "collaborative self-starter," show them both.

And use your cover letter strategically. Address why you're excited about the company and why your skills are a strong match based on what you can piece together from the role. Sometimes clarity comes from you showing them what they're looking for.

A quick note: If you see multiple roles at one company that feel like a fit, pick your top one or two. Then get on LinkedIn, find someone in your network or a recruiter at that company, and reach out directly. Your network matters more than five applications into a black hole.

A quick reminder: I'm not a recruiter. I don't have insider info on these companies or their hiring timelines. What I do have is a commitment to helping people who are out of work find their next opportunity.

These links take you directly to the companies' career pages. Apply direct. And remember—your job search should be a mix of applying online and tapping into your network. Sometimes the person who gets you in the door isn't an algorithm, it's a conversation.

P.S. If you didn't see my email yesterday, I linked to my notes from the AI Summit in NYC. You don't have to be in tech or great at AI to scroll through what was discussed at the summit. In fact, I find it helpful for those looking for their next opportunity to know how companies see hiring trends based on AI.