Caliber8 Newsletter #11 | Smart Career Moves: How Top

When multiple applicants look similar on paper, contextualized applications stand out.

Recruiters are noticing candidates who:

Reference recent company milestones (e.g., vessel acquisitions, M&A news)
Align one of their key skills with a current business challenge (e.g., compliance, ESG, digitalisation)
Share a concise insight or question that shows familiarity with the company’s current direction

Pro tip: Adding one tailored bullet or sentence - relevant and recent which can be the nudge that gets you shortlisted.

Before jumping ship, ask: Have I maximized my current role?

Here’s what high performers do internally to stand out:

Pitch a project – Identify a gap and offer a solution (even if it’s outside your JD)
Own a result – Volunteer to lead something small and measurable
Be seen – Share wins in team meetings, offer help across departments, and be known beyond your manager

Pro tip: If you want the promotion, start acting like you already have the next role in mind.

Rather than logging projects, accelerate meaningful skill-building with rapid, focused sprints:

Pick a skill relevant in your field (e.g., data storytelling, contract negotiation, or UX thinking)
Block 2-3 hours weekly over 2-4 weeks to deep-dive - watch a course, draft a playbook, or run a small pilot
Capture what you learned, tested, and where you applied it right away

By the end of each sprint, you’ll have a tangible mini-outcome. Something you can talk about in interviews or team syncs.

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