Emily was stuck.
Supply chain manager. 15 years optimizing logistics. Impressive track rec, but every application felt like shouting into the void.
Her LinkedIn read like everyone else's in supply chain: perfeclty professional, polished, predictable.
When we started working together, I asked: "What do people not know about you from looking at your profile?"
She hesitated.
"I'm a musician. I've played guitard for 20 years, I produce music on weekends since I’m 18, I'm fascinated by how the music industry works: distribution, rights management, how artists actually get paid. But... it's not relevant to supply chain, is it?"
what I told her:
It's not just relevant. It's the most interesting thing about you.
When you strip all personality out of your professional presence, you become forgettable. You look like everyone else. But when you let people see what actually drives you, that's what can make a difference
We rewrote Emily's LinkedIn to show who she actually was:
"I've spent 15 years managing complex supply chains, making sure the right things get to the right places at the right time. (…….)
(..) Now, what also fascinates me, it's music. I've played guitar for 20 years, and I'm obsessed with how the music industry works: distribution, royalties, getting products to fans efficiently. Turns out, logistics and creativity aren't opposites: they're what make great experiences possible."
She posted it. Felt vulnerable. Wondered if it was "too much."
Then something happened.
Tomorrow, I'll tell you what happened next, and why it matters for your job search.
(Hint: it involves a music company she'd been watching for years, an interview that felt completely different, and an offer she didn't see coming.)
Stephanie
