Your guide to an exceptional job search in 2026
- S3E1
- 34:28
- August 24th 2026
How do you cut through the noise and stand out in the job market today? Are unedited AI applications and generic CVs holding you back from landing your dream role?
In this episode, Jordan and his guests discuss what it takes to execute an effective job search in 2026. From mastering how to tell your story to understanding what employers are really looking for behind the scenes, they discuss how to pitch yourself with confidence, specificity and evidence.Jordan is joined by Shay Loko, entrepreneur and founder of JobsWithShay, and Ruby Elvin, Recruitment Marketing Manager at ManpowerGroup Talent Solutions.
You’ll learn:
- The challenge of telling your career story vs just being good at your job
- Practical ways to hype yourself up and get out of your own way
- Why providing concrete "evidence" and quantifying experience on your CV is crucial
- Proactive networking and reaching out directly to recruiters
- Navigating the shift to an employer-led market and the demand for niche skills
- Why quality beats quantity and the pitfalls of generic ChatGPT applications
You can follow Shay on X @JobsWithShay and connect with her on LinkedIn.
As always, if you are looking to change jobs or find a new one, why not visit the Brook Street website for our latest job postings - there may be a dream role just waiting for you!
PeopleFirst: The Young Careers Podcast
Entering the world of work can be scary; from facing imposter syndrome, to struggling with work life balance; it can feel like we’re the only ones who don’t have it all figured out.
But the PeopleFirst podcast is here to tell you something different. Brought to you by Brook Street, we digest the common issues that young people are facing in the world of work. From balancing remote work with wellbeing, to asking for a pay rise, to navigating painful career gaps, to neurodivergence at work - this is a space for open and honest conversations helping you to make positive changes.
In each episode, host Jordan Spry will chat to incredible guests to break down the issue at hand and make you feel less alone.