Hey there,

Ever feel like you're sending applications into a black hole? It's not just you, and it's getting worse. In 2025, AI can create the "perfect CV," and it's making life harder for everyone .

Recently, I saw this post on LinkedIn. Perplexity's CEO didn't ask for a CV or post a link to apply for the job. Instead, he wrote:

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This is not a trend. The old way of job hunting is dying, and here's why that might actually be the best thing that could happen to your career.

The painful truth about today's job market

• AI can now create a "perfect CV" in seconds (making yours look just like everyone else's)
• Hiring managers are drowning in hundreds of identical-sounding applications
• Everyone claims the same skills because ChatGPT suggested them
• Decision-makers are desperate for proof you can actually solve their problems

What works now: Evidence-based hiring

This shift creates a massive advantage for job seekers willing to do what 99% won't: showcase actual evidence of your work.

What this looks like:

• Tech Sales: A one-pager outlining your sales methodology and a recent deal breakdown
• Marketing: A slide showcasing campaign results with before/after metrics
• Product: A case study of how you launched and measured success

The 1-2 punch strategy that lands interviews

The strategy is simple but powerful:

Step #1 Apply through the standard online portal

Step #2 Then add evidence to stand out in one of two ways:

• Attach a work portfolio directly to your application (99% of candidates don't do this) or
• Follow up with a targeted outreach to the hiring manager that demonstrates how you'd solve their specific problems

This is an email that Jaunius skipped the online application black hole and got the interview and job offer within days in the high-growth AI industry.

"But this sounds like a lot of work..."

I hear this objection frequently, and I understand it.

You're already busy, and creating custom work samples for every application feels overwhelming.

But consider this: Would you rather send 100 generic applications that go nowhere, or 10 high-quality, evidence-backed applications that actually get responses?

The math is clear.

The targeted approach works.

Want to learn exactly how to implement this evidence-based approach in your job search?

I've put together a free 5-day email course that walks you through how you can land a job in high-growth industries to future-proof your career.

In the 5-day course, you'll discover actionable steps you can implement immediately no fluff, just strategies that work.

If you want to learn more, click here to check out the full breakdown and how Avash, Sana, and Jaunius used this blueprint to move into high-growth industries with 2-3x the pay.​

Talk soon,

Gaurav

Creator, Industry Pivot System ​