Stop Applying to Jobs: What Actually Gets You Hired in 2026

Are you applying to jobs, updating your resume, posting on LinkedIn… and still getting nowhere?

You’re not crazy—the job market has changed.

In this episode of The Coffee Chat, we break down what’s actually working right now when it comes to landing a role in tech (and beyond). If you’re tired of sending applications into a black hole, this conversation will shift how you approach your entire job search.

I sat down with Jared, a tech sales leader turned entrepreneur, to talk about the real strategies that are helping people get hired in today’s market—from leveraging relationships to getting in the right rooms and positioning yourself to be in demand.

We’re not talking basic advice. This is the stuff people aren’t telling you.