How to land 7 Interviews in 15 Days
The best post on how to optimise your LinkedIn profile and a hidden Google job search trick
This week, you’ll discover the 15-day job search strategy that landed 7 interviews, the #1 mistake on LinkedIn profiles, and a Google trick to find unlisted jobs before they hit job boards.
But first—if you only watch one video to find your next job, make it this one from Matthew.
New Open To Work Podcast Episode
Matthew is joined by Farah Sharghi, a recruiter who has worked at Google, Lyft, and TikTok, to break down:
What makes or breaks a CV in 2025
How to prepare for interviews like a pro
The most significant hiring mistakes people make
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Job Tracker Update
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Open To Work Toolkit Update
The website transition is happening next week. I’ll send out updates when it’s live.
What’s happening this week?
The 15-day strategy that landed 7 interviews
The biggest LinkedIn mistake stopping recruiters from finding you
How to Google your way to hidden job opportunities
Visual of the Week: The ‘Tell Me About Yourself’ Formula
Most people bomb this question. Daniel Priestley’s 5-step framework helps you nail it in seconds. I shared this same framework in a recent podcast, so it's wonderful to see it being shared on LinkedIn.
Name – Who you are and what you do
Same – A familiar analogy to help people understand your role
Fame – Your credibility (big brands, results, or unique skills)
Aim – Your current focus
Game – Your long-term vision
Key takeaway: A structured answer makes you memorable and instantly credible.
Featured Posts of the Week
1) The 15-Day Playbook That Landed 7 Interviews
By Gaurav Valani
One job seeker skipped mass applying and followed this structured system to land 7 interviews in 15 days.
What she did:
Rewrote her CV → Focused on measurable results
Optimised her LinkedIn → Clear headline, strong ‘About’ section, relevant experience
Found 30 ideal jobs → But didn’t apply online
Messaged hiring managers directly → Using a simple, personalised script
Secured 7 interviews in 2 weeks
Key takeaway: Stop applying blindly. Focus on targeted networking and data-driven messaging.
2) The LinkedIn profile fix you need—from a legend who’s optimised 700+ Profiles
By Jasmin Alić
Jasmin has hundreds of thousands of followers and has personally optimised over 700 LinkedIn profiles for job seekers. His 2025 guide shows you how to rank higher in recruiter searches.
What to fix right now:
Your headline: The first 45 characters need to grab attention
Your banner: Most people waste this space—add a clear call to action
Your ‘About’ section: Follow the PAS formula (Pain, Agitate, Solution) to focus on employer needs
Your experience: Instead of listing job duties tell impact-driven stories
Key takeaway: LinkedIn is a search engine. If recruiters can’t find you, they can’t hire you.
3) The Google Trick to Find Hidden Job Openings
By Stefan Welack
Most jobs are posted on company career pages before they hit job boards—but you can Google your way in first.
Example Boolean search (for recruiter jobs in Sydney & Melbourne):
(site:myworkdayjobs.com OR site:smartrecruiters.com OR site:icims.com OR site:boards.greenhouse.io) ("Talent Acquisition Partner" OR "Senior Recruiter") ("Melbourne" OR "Sydney")
How to use it:
Swap job titles for your own target role
Keep brackets & quotes intact
Use this to apply before jobs go public
Key takeaway: Beat the crowd by finding jobs before they hit mainstream job boards.
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Here’s to a successful job search in 2025.
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The piece about LinkedIn is plain wrong.
Jasmin specializes in personal branding for influencers and business owners, not job seekers. His advice is ineffective for job search—often making profiles less visible to recruiters. As an executive recruiter who relies on LinkedIn daily to find candidates, I can tell you firsthand that his approach works against you.