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The Candidate Job Search Tracker: Run Your Search Like a Recruiter
The Candidate Job Search Tracker: Run Your Search Like a Recruiter Your job search is a project. Treat it that way and you will win more interviews with less noise. I built a simple tracker so you can manage your pipeline like a recruiter, not a hopeful applicant. Get your copy now https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1e_hMuQxQU2SBL2kCOiDEjJktSbP5K2_UlvdrqquhAHc/copy It works for any job search. How to save your own copy Click the link above Choose Make a copy Rename the fi
James Bowesman
Dec 13 min read


Australia-wide Building-Products Events & Conferences — Live, Interactive, Current
We are back in events season! Instead of a static PDF, I now publish a live Google Sheet that is easier to scan and filter. This tool helps teams across Melbourne , Sydney , and Brisbane plan travel, marketing, and meetings. If you work in building products recruitment or sales recruitment , this will save you time and uncover new opportunities. Open the live calendar: https://lnkd.in/gJY-gnzs What’s Inside Confirmed dates with direct links to organisers Predicted futur
James Bowesman
Nov 182 min read


LinkedIn Profile Upgrade — Sales Roles (Copy-Ready Prompt + How to Use)
AI can make profile optimisation faster and smarter. I shared this easy copy-ready prompt. Here’s the full prompt, plus practical tips to get the most from it. A quick easy tool to optimise your linkedin profile for any salesperson.

James Bowesman
Sep 96 min read


AI For Building Products: The Ultimate ChatGPT Plan-Reading Prompt
AI can make plan reading faster and smarter for sales teams. This simple ChatGPT prompt reads drawings like a seller, surfaces sales angles and suggests next steps. I used it for a technical BDM role in protective coatings and the result was outstanding.

James Bowesman
Sep 75 min read


The Ultimate Interview Hack (That Also Works for Client Meetings)
AI can slash your prep time. This Gemini prompt gave me a ready-to-use briefing for a technical BDM role in protective coatings—no scrolling, no fluff.

James Bowesman
Jul 282 min read
The Harsh Truth About Job Ads (And What To Do Instead)
Building-products recruitment, talent-market trends, salary insights, Q&A, Spec Up, James Bowesman, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane

James Bowesman
Jul 242 min read
New Spec Up Partnership Lifts Building-Products Sales and Specification Recruitment
The pressure on building products recruitment teams in Melbourne , Sydney and Brisbane keeps rising. Projects move faster, compliance...

James Bowesman
Jul 173 min read
Inside the Building Products Talent Market- A Q&A with James Bowesman and Michael Smith from Spec Up
Exciting Q&A I had the please of doing with an industry leader

James Bowesman
Jul 137 min read
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