Business With Bartawi

How to Get Hired in 2025 (Even If You Have No Connections) – Mahdi Shafiei

Everyone’s telling you to fix your CV.Mahdi says—throw it out.In this episode, he breaks down exactly how to land a job in 2025.The method? Numbers. Presentation. Confidence.This isn’t theory. It’s practical.🎯 Whether you’re in banking, sales, marketing, or media ,if you’re looking to grow or switch roles, watch this till the end.Share this with one person who’s job hunting right now.🎙️ In this episode of the BXB Podcast, we explore:1 / How Mahdi rebuilt his career in a new country2 / Why cover letters and CVs are dead3 / The power of personalized vertical videos4 / How to pitch yourself to companies like a founder 5 / What hiring managers really care about in 2025⏱ Timestamps 00:00 – Intro: Why we’re talking hiring 03:05 – Mahdi’s personal story of reinvention 07:22 – The TikTok CV strategy explained 14:20 – How to pitch yourself with vertical video 17:45 – The 3-second test for recruiters 22:10 – How to DM your way into a job 27:00 – Mistakes most job seekers still make 31:40 – Hiring as content: what founders are watching 36:20 – Mahdi’s framework for job-market leverage 41:00 – Advice for fresh grads and mid-career shifts📥 Follow Business with Bartawi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/businesswithbartawi/👤 Follow Mahmoud Bartawi: Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/bartawi/ LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/mahmoud-bartawi/ X (Twitter) → https://x.com/bartawi