Reverse the Search

How to Turn Job Seeking into Job Shopping

De: Madeline Mann

Narrado por: Madeline Mann

From the creator of top career YouTube channel Self Made Millennial, the only job search guide you’ll need to get employers competing for you

Are you tired of sending out dozens of job applications every day and never hearing back? Or, when you do land interviews, not getting an offer, and never knowing why? As a former recruiter and head of HR at multiple companies, Madeline Mann has seen every kind of job application under the sun, and she’s here to tell you that the antiquated job search advice you’ve been told before is all wrong.

After years of working in HR, Mann began to share her behind-the-scenes insight into the world of hiring, creating viral career tip videos and posts online—and soon amassing nearly 1 million followers across YouTube, LinkedIn, and TikTok. In Reverse the Search, Mann distills her juiciest advice into a concise guide on how to turn the job search around, going from job seeking to job shopping—from desperately sending out applications to having your pick of jobs. By following the simple but proven steps—beginning with determining your ideal job through negotiating your final offer—that have landed hundreds of Mann’s career coaching clients positions at dream companies, you will transform into a lifelong Job Shopper, getting recruited and attracting opportunities at every stage.

Because Job Shoppers know they deserve to land more than any old job. They deserve a job that brings meaningful work, happiness, flexibility, and financial stability. And with Reverse the Search’s help, you’ll get noticed and approached, even when you’re not actively looking a job. You will have the leverage, and you will never have to perform a soul-sucking job search again.

* This audiobook edition includes a downloadable PDF of key visual aids from the book.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2025 Madeline Mann (P)2025 Penguin Audio

Reseñas de la Crítica

“Reverse the Search offers smart, practical advice on how to become an irresistible candidate to the right companies—and how to figure out the perfect job for you in the first place. Whether you're an experienced professional or new to the working world, this book will help you land the fulfilling career you always wanted.”—Dorie Clark, Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Long Game and executive education faculty, Columbia Business School

“Madeline’s clear-cut advice is relatable and behavior-based, anchored in years of experience as a hiring insider and career coach. Her book teaches the reader how to take the blame out of why things aren’t working out, how to flip the script on the job-hunting process, and, critically, how to get results.”—Tessa West, Professor of Psychology at New York University and author of Job Therapy

“Madeline is that friend in HR you never knew you needed! She is the real deal when it comes to all things job search and lays out all the secrets you need to take control of your job search. Reverse the Search is a must-read.”—Sho Dewan, CEO and founder of Workhap

Best book for job seekers!!

I love this book! It not only helped me land the position I wanted but I was able to negotiate the pay something I've never done before! I highly recommend this book!!

Full of fantastic insights

I’ve followed Madeline’s content for years, so I was beyond thrilled when Reverse the Search was finally available—fortuitously released just as I started to really crave a change in my career. In the first few days following its release, I followed along with the advice in the book, refining my resume and online presence. I hadn’t even listened through the whole book before I started getting more outreach from recruiters on LinkedIn. I’m now in the third phase of an interview process for a company I previously interviewed with three years ago. Back then, I completely bombed the initial call and wasn’t invited for the second round. This time, I’ve been able to stay composed and communicate my worth to the company so much more effectively. I cannot believe how quickly the strategies started working, and I’m excited to see how much further they can take me in my job shopping journey.

A must read/listen for those in the job market

I absolutely love Reverse the Search! If you’ve been job hunting for a while and feel stuck, this book is a game-changer. Madeline teaches you how to shift your mindset from job seeking to job shopping, guiding you through strategies to narrow your focus, build valuable relationships, and ultimately land the interview.

With her expert advice, you'll learn to identify your strengths, gain clarity on your job search direction, explore a broader range of opportunities, craft a targeted resume, make yourself discoverable to employers, use her effective storytelling method, and overcome any fear of salary negotiation.

My favorite part was the formulas for crafting a targeted resume and transforming your responsibilities into accomplishments—pure resume gold!

So Far.. So Excellent!

I came across this book through a LinkedIn post that showed up on my feed, and I instantly knew it was something I needed to check out.

Right from the start, I felt like the author was describing me—I’m exactly the person the author describes who has embraced the 5 myths mentioned in the beginning of the book. But I’m also the person who’s ready to apply her insights and advice, and I’m confident it will positively shape my job search journey.

I really love the concept of this book. I’m only three chapters in, but it’s already clear that it’s a powerful resource. I’ve gained so much insight in such a short time, and I’m excited to keep learning from it. Time to do the work outlined in the book and trust the process!

I love listening to this book

Everyone who is just employed or hoping to get employed should really listen to this. I am so excited and I am learning a lot

Repeat Worthy

As Madeline says at the end of the book, “Read the book, put its advice into practice, read it again… revisiting advice, even when we think we understand it intellectually, needs to happen for true behavior change.”

From watching her videos, a lot of the strategies felt familiar—but I still picked up tons of new tips and saw old ones in a new light. I definitely recommend giving it a listen! These strategies can take time to really stick, so hearing them framed in a fresh way was super helpful.👍