4 words that attract curiosity—not pity

We don’t claim our value enough.

The person who gets hired is the one who knows how to frame it.

Not by overselling—by showing up with clarity and direction.

Let’s get into how to message that clearly 👇

The most overlooked phrase in your job search?
“I’m considering a move.”

It’s calm. Confident. Curious.
And it changes the whole tone of the conversation.

Compare that to, “Here’s my resume” or “What about this role?”
That phrase tends to carry weight—urgency, maybe stress.
You’re unintentionally signaling that you need something.

But “I’m considering a move” shifts the dynamic.
It tells the other person:
— You’re not desperate
— You’re employed or steady
— You’re evaluating what feels aligned

It invites a different type of response.
One that’s less transactional.
And more relational.

Now, the person on the other end?
They’re wondering what kind of opportunity would interest you.
They want to share more, learn more, ask more.
They’re not screening you out.
They’re qualifying themselves in.

That’s the power of a well-placed phrase.
It lowers defenses and opens doors.

You don’t need to oversell or overreach.
You just need the right entry point.

Try it out in different formats:
— A casual DM
— A warm intro email
— A networking conversation
— A follow-up with a hiring manager

Not “I’m job hunting.”
Not “Do you know of any openings?”
Just: “I’m considering a move.”

Then watch the energy shift.

You’re not chasing.
You’re choosing.

Questions that come after sharing your consideration…

• What is your organization/team building towards?

• What do you wish you had known before taking on this role?

• You spent time doing X. Is that the work you enjoy chasing?

Before you leave…

If today’s message hit—that luck often follows effort, and real progress comes through people—keep leaning in.

This is the core of my coaching work:
Helping you build a search around real conversations, not endless applications.

You don’t need a trick.
You need a clearer message and better connections.

If you're ready to approach your search with more intention and less noise, you're in the right place.

Join me. 

Dominic