Professionals Who Landed Jobs in 2026 - Job Hunt Tactics

SOURCE REQUEST: Did YOU get a new job in 2026? If so, I want to hear from you for a big story I'm writing for Fast Company! Literally—how did you manage to do it? Did you slide into a high school friend's Insta DMs to ask for a referral to their company? Did you EasyApply on LinkedIn? Did you get poached? Did you do something creative, like a video resume or a TikTok skit? Did ChatGPT or Claude lend a hand? Did you write a stream-of-consciousness cover letter three margaritas in on a Taco Tuesday and somehow it worked out? Or did you simply tailor your CV, applied on the company's website, and maybe followed up with a hiring manager? As the year's end draws closer, many people stay stuck in jobless limbo: 2026 has been the year of mass layoffs that don't stop, AI potentially gutting industries and career paths, and ominous economic and political uncertainty. Far from the ideal job-hunting environment. Which is why I want to connect with professionals who pulled it off this year. I'm looking for dozens of detailed accounts about what worked, and what didn't. Do you want to share your success story to inspire and inform fellow job seekers at the end of their rope? DM me or message below and let's connect!