Standing tall in the job market
27 Jun 2025
In this moment:
Gary Shannon
MoT London
MoT London Meetup. 26/06/25.
The wonderful one-and-only Gary Shannon shares an emotional story of his upbringing and incredible achievements via the power of community.
He's a top bloke and legend, and MoT are very pleased to be collaborating. Thanks for bringing us together!
Standing tall in the job market.
Show up daily or at least 3 times a week.
Be visible – attend meetups, industry events and webinars.
Leverage your network – connect directly with hiring managers and decision makers.
Think beyond applications – focus on personal outreach and referrals.
Offer value - share insights, trends, and knowledge instead of just looking for job opportunities.
The wonderful one-and-only Gary Shannon shares an emotional story of his upbringing and incredible achievements via the power of community.
He's a top bloke and legend, and MoT are very pleased to be collaborating. Thanks for bringing us together!
Standing tall in the job market.
Show up daily or at least 3 times a week.
Be visible – attend meetups, industry events and webinars.
Leverage your network – connect directly with hiring managers and decision makers.
Think beyond applications – focus on personal outreach and referrals.
Offer value - share insights, trends, and knowledge instead of just looking for job opportunities.
Simon Tomes
Community Lead at MoTaverse
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Hello, I'm Simon. Since 2003 I've had various roles in testing, tech leadership and coaching. I believe in the power of collaboration, creativity and community. 🎓 MoT-STEC qualified.
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