Q: How to Drive Your Job Search Strategy Out of the Job Ad Black Hole

​[Part of the Can I Ask You A 'Stupid' Question Series]

Even the Head of a recruitment firm says job applications alone will not work anymore.

​That's right. You will not want to miss this virtual event! 😉

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​Host: Katie Mok, Founder, Firefly
Speaker: Mathew Gollop, Managing Director, Head of ConnectedSearch and ESG & Sustainability

​Join us for a no-judgment, ask-me-anything-style conversation where we’ll unpack how to actually diversify your job search strategy—and what recruiters are really looking for in today’s market. No jargon. Just real talk.

​We’ll cover:
✅ Why "just applying online" isn't working anymore—and what to do instead
✅ How to stand out when you don’t have a referral or a traditional background
✅ Practical ways that even EMBA students are learning to reframe their search, build momentum, and get responses

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​Whether you’re feeling stuck, ghosted by LinkedIn Easy Apply, or just trying to job search smarter—bring your “stupid” questions. We promise they’re not. 😉

​You’ll come with curiosity and leave with clarity—and a few microactions to change your approach immediately.

​Who is this for:
👉 Students and working professionals rethinking their job search strategy
👉 Anyone tired of rejection emails (or worse, no replies at all)
👉 Curious minds ready for real talk from the other side of the table doing the hiring