Jacob Levy

Jacob LevyNov 4, 2026

I took a free career assessment last week and my score surprised me. It’s called Compass, from Accomplishr. 20 questions, under 3 minutes, no signup wall before you start. I filmed myself taking it, hesitations included. Here’s why I tried it. You can be doing the work, getting decent feedback, hitting your goals, and still not be sure where it’s all heading. Promotions aren’t automatic anymore. Your manager is probably stretched too thin to coach you. And a lot of career advice online reads like it was written for someone else. So I answered fast and tried not to overthink it. A couple of the questions were harder to answer honestly than I expected. It named my strengths, which I saw coming. The surprise was the gap it pointed to; I hadn’t said that out loud before. Seeing it written down made it easier to deal with, because it was one specific thing instead of a vague unease. If you’re 2 to 8 years in, doing fine on paper, and quietly unsure what’s next, it’s a cheap way to get a clearer picture. It takes less time than your coffee takes to cool. Curious what gap yours points to. Tell me in the comments if you’re comfortable sharing. Paid partnership with Accomplishr. Link in comments.

Jacob LevyOct 27, 2026

Most people find a job posting 2 weeks after it opened. By then, it already has hundreds of applicants. Here's the strategy I use instead, and the 10 companies I'd target right now (October 2026): Remote-friendly 1. Apollo.io: remote first, hiring across the U.S., Canada, and India 2. Perplexity: remote first and growing fast 3. Headway: remote across the U.S., with a home office stipend 4. PostHog: fully remote, across 25 countries 5. Vanta: hybrid, but many roles are remote 6. Cursor: 100+ open roles 7. Datadog: solid company, three days in the office 8. Ramp: 100+ roles, based in New York 9. Harvey: legal AI, San Francisco, in person 10. Anthropic: hundreds of roles, almost all on site What they share: real growth and real open roles this month. The trick: all 10 post openings on their own career pages first. I track them on Careerhound.io with the 24-hour filter, so I see a role the day it opens, not when it finally reaches LinkedIn. You apply directly to the company, early, before the crowd shows up. Why I care about this so much: I've spent 10+ years in career coaching and special education, working with many neurodivergent clients. The standard job search, with 100 applications, no replies, and unclear work environments, wears them down. I wanted options that were flexible and a viable way to earn. That led me to UGC, creating short videos for brands, and I got my start through UGC World: a free, inclusive community. Today I'm a UGC coach there, helping others take their first steps. I came to Careerhound the same way, looking for better tools for my clients. Both come back to one idea: fewer, better-targeted moves instead of burning out on volume. Curious about UGC or flexible work? Message me here or on Instagram and I'll help you map out your first steps. Job hunting? Check out CareerHound (link in comments).

Jacob LevyOct 25, 2026

Most job seekers have never heard of this way to earn income, and it might be the most accessible one I've found. I've spent 10+ years as a career coach and special educator, and I kept hearing the same thing from job seekers: "I need work that fits my life, my energy, and my abilities." That's why I started introducing people to UGC. UGC (user-generated content) means getting paid by brands to make authentic videos about their products or services. Most are filmed on a phone and used in ads, social media, and on websites. No studio, no big following, and no on-camera experience required. Why it can be especially disability friendly: → You work from home, on your own schedule → You control your environment, lighting, and energy → Short videos mean you can work in small bursts and rest in between → No commute, no open office, no interview panel → Clear, honest communication is exactly what brands want → You choose which brands and projects to take on How I got started: I found UGC World, a free UGC community. [Insert one specific thing it gave you: a first lesson, a template, a community moment.] Because it was free, I could try UGC without risking any money. Today I'm a UGC coach in that same inclusive community, helping others get started. What I cover in my YouTube video: [Insert 3 takeaways from the video, such as what UGC is, how to get started, or what brands look for.] Watch it here: [insert link] To be honest: UGC takes practice, and income varies. It's not a get-rich-quick scheme. But it's a real, flexible option, and the barrier to entry is lower than most people expect. Your first steps: 1. Pick a few items you use every day (you don’t need to buy anything extra) 2. Film a few practice videos on your phone 3. Join a supportive community like UGC World 4. Start pitching brands Curious about UGC? Message me directly here on LinkedIn or on Instagram (@careercoachnd). I'm happy to talk through how it could work for you and help you take your first steps. Link to the full video in the comments :)