Your reputation travels faster than your CV. In this industry, everyone knows everyone, and the way you show up in your role, in interviews, and even when you leave, matters more than you think.

Maintaining your network and protecting your reputation isn’t just important when you’re job searching, it’s something you build consistently over time. The way you communicate, collaborate, and conduct yourself leaves a lasting impression. The reality is, you will cross paths with others more than you think.

This also applies in your interviews! If you walk in with the wrong attitude, underprepared, it won’t just stay in that room of people, word spreads.
Your attitude, energy, and professionalism are often shared more broadly, and that perception can follow you for a long time.

Keeping your foot in the door comes down to consistency. Show up well, treat people with respect, and remember that the industry is smaller than it seems…