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Adam Karpiak

Recognized as a leading voice on hiring and workplace trends, Adam has been recruiting and providing career advice since 2003, developing high-trust relationships based on honesty with companies and jobseekers. A highly sought-after speaker, he has appeared in numerous outlets, including Bloomberg News, Business Insider, LinkedIn, and CNNMoney.

#182 - Personal Branding Isn’t What You Think
Apr 22, 2026

#182 - Personal Branding Isn’t What You Think

Is your personal brand helping your search, or hurting it?

Adam Karpiak
Adam Karpiak
#181 - Shooting Your Shot
Apr 15, 2026

#181 - Shooting Your Shot

And an exclusive Karpiak Consulting sale for Premium subscribers!

Adam Karpiak
Adam Karpiak
#180 - Why Strong Experience Still Gets Ignored
Apr 08, 2026

#180 - Why Strong Experience Still Gets Ignored

Strong background but no interest? Here’s why...

Adam Karpiak
Adam Karpiak
#179 - How Realistic Is Pivoting?
Apr 01, 2026

#179 - How Realistic Is Pivoting?

Applying outside your lane...

Adam Karpiak
Adam Karpiak
#178 - Why Numbers Aren’t Always Enough
Mar 25, 2026

#178 - Why Numbers Aren’t Always Enough

Understanding how proof of value influences hiring decisions...

Adam Karpiak
Adam Karpiak
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#177 - Rules & Absolutes
Mar 18, 2026

#177 - Rules & Absolutes

Why nuance, not tactics, often determines who gets hired...

Adam Karpiak
Adam Karpiak
#176 - Laid Off...And Misdirected
Mar 11, 2026

#176 - Laid Off...And Misdirected

The problem with outplacement advice...

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Adam Karpiak
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#175 - Focusing Your Resume Isn’t Dishonest
Mar 04, 2026

#175 - Focusing Your Resume Isn’t Dishonest

Clarity is strategy, not misrepresentation

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#174 - The Advice Problem
Feb 25, 2026

#174 - The Advice Problem

Filtering the noise...

Adam Karpiak
Adam Karpiak
#173 - Apply Less. Interview More.
Feb 18, 2026

#173 - Apply Less. Interview More.

Smarter applications outperform more applications...

Adam Karpiak
Adam Karpiak
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