WHAT EXACTLY IS THE JOB SEARCH GYM?
The Job Search Gym was built with one clear mission: give job seekers everything they need to run a focused, effective, and competitive job search—all in one place.
Founded by Simon Ward, it combines expert coaching with real peer support. This isn’t just advice—it’s accountability, structure, and allyship from people in the same position.
THE JOB SEARCH GYM
Where Your Job Hunt Comes Together
The Job Search Gym is a supportive community designed to bring structure, clarity, and confidence to your job search. Members work together to support each other's job hunts as they follow the proven Pentagon Job Search Process step by step. With expert guidance, practical tools, and peer support, you’ll reduce stress, stay accountable, and take consistent action—so you can stop guessing and start making real progress toward the right role.
Land A Job Faster And With Less Stress Thanks To The Pentagon Process
The Job Search Gym Is Built On The Proven Pentagon Job Search Process That Takes You From From Day 1 Of Your Job Hunt Through to Day 90 In Your New Role - Step By Step And With The Support Of Your Colleagues
At the heart of The Job Search Gym is the Pentagon Process — our proven, 5-sided framework that supports job seekers from the first moment of a search right through to their first 90 days in a new role.
The Five ‘P’ Structure is all you need to be successful in your hunt
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Planning : Mindset & Resilience, rules & targets, structure, and your personal strategy
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Positioning : Sales messaging, effective CVs, LinkedIn Profile, and online footprint
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Prospecting : Optimising job boards & recruiters, & networking and applying direct to employers
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Presenting : Interview prep & performance, alternative assessments and post interview follow-up
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Performing : Offer negotiation, offer selection, first day impact & 90 day plan for success
YOUR JOB HUNT
BEFORE JOINING
THE JOB SEARCH GYM
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I feel completely alone in my job hunt and often don't know where to turn for help
- I find job hunting boring and it's tough to keep motivated
- I don't know where to turn for consistent, structured help that I can trust
- I have no plan and my diary is just a mess. I never know what I'm doing
- I am considering spending £100s on a professionally written CV
- I get absolutely nothing from my job boards and recruiters are just a nightmare that don't work for me at all
- I don't sleep well because I am always anxious about what might happen tomorrow
- My anxiety before an interview is so great it undermines my performance at every event
YOUR JOB HUNT
AFTER JOINING
THE JOB SEARCH GYM
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I feel I belong to a credible group of fellow job hunters and always feel supported
- My job hunt is exciting and I no longer rely on my motivation
- I receive non stop encouragement and great, process based guidance from everyone
- I have a written, measurable plan and a 'Habits Based' diary that keeps me on track
- I have learnt the skills to write my own competitive 'base' CV that works
- I am getting relevant roles from my job boards and I am managing recruiters effectively
- I sleep really well and know exactly what I need to do tomorrow to fulfil my plan
- I have structure to prepare for interviews and can control my nerves every time
CONTROL
Never knowing exactly what to do next is stressful. At The Gym we make plans, verified by those who have been where you are before, so we always know what to do next and when to do it
CLARITY
By working with others to define your goals, track progress, and measure what matters most, you move forward with purpose instead of guessing every step. Clarity delivers consistent actions
COMMUNITY
Connecting with others who understand, share experiences, sense check decisions, and support you, reduces your stress and isolation throughout your job search journey.
Hi, I'M
SIMON WARD
AND MY MISSION IS TO
SIMPLIFY YOUR
JOB SEARCH
Hi, I’m Simon Ward
My mission is pretty basic: I want to simplify job search and make it less overwhelming for everyone.
I’ve worked across every side of recruitment—as a recruiter, Head of Recruitment in fast-growth and FTSE 100 businesses, and as the founder of recruitment strategy firms. I’ve also coached over 500 job seekers one-to-one.
What I’ve learned is this: recruitment is a process, and most people don’t know where to focus or what they can control.
Join The GymTHE AMAZING RESULTS OUR MEMBERS ARE GETTING FROM
THE GYM
I was lucky enough to be one of The Gym's 'Founder Members' and The Gym transformed not just my job hunt, but the way I went about job hunting. As Simon says I always knew what to do, when to do it and what to do next. Th support of my fellow members was crucial in my success. Now a days I pop into the gym whenever I can as a 'Mentor Member' to see if I can help anyone else land a great a role as I have!
David Peters
I had tried just about everything before I joined The Gym in its first iteration. The founders changed a little, made it a little simpler but the original idea survived - and 'Wow' did it help.
I had been close to giving up - stressed and depressed - but my fellow job hunters lifted me a lot and Simon's process 'pentagon' worked for me. When you understand what you control things get easier. I've got a great job now and couldn't be happier
Farhan Assan
Before I joined The Gym as a Founder member I saw a testimonial video that talked about Simon's energy - and boy was it right! Simon is always there when you need him, and if he doesn't have an answer he doesn't pretend he knows everything - but he does go and find out.
The Job Search Gymz became my only Job Hunting Resource - no more expensive coaches and clubs. I'm so grateful.
Lucy Pendagast
WHAT YOU'RE GOING TO GET FROM GOING TO THE GYM DAY-BY-DAY
In addition to the class leading 'Gym Job Hunt Toolkits', as a Professional Member of The Job Search Gym, you’ll access weekly coaching and Q&A sessions—giving you expert guidance, clarity, and support across every stage of your job search.
Upgrade to Elite Membership, and everything becomes more focused, more consistent, and more powerful.
You’ll join daily coaching and Q&A sessions with Simon, designed around the five stages of the Pentagon Job Search Process—so you always know exactly what to do, when to do it, and how to do it well and then, what to do next.
This is where momentum builds, confidence grows, and your job search becomes structured, proactive, and results-driven.
MONDAY
This is so much more than just writing a good CV (although that is important!). You need a sales engine working at the heart of your job hunt with consistent and powerful messaging
TUESDAY
This is so much more than just writing a good CV (although that is important!). You need a sales engine working at the heart of your job hunt with consistent and powerful messaging
WEDNESDAY
The Job market, employers activities and the technology across the market has changed more in the last 10 years than any other decade. It's time to get on top of out and come out a winner
THURSDAY
All that hard work you have done finding the right opportunity and submitting a compelling application goes to waste if you don't perform during the assessment stage. It's worth the effort and planning.
FRIDAY
Congratulations!! You've landed that great job
Just don't blow it now!!
Not just your 1st day, but first 90 days are crucial to your success. Plan to Perform and never look back
AND THERE IS EVEN AN AMAZING BONUS FOR YOU!
At The Job Search Gym we are certain of one thing - Job Hunting is a process and job hunters must play their part. To do that effectively they must complete every action at every step. That's why we would like you to have The Big Book Of Job Hunting Checklists completely FREE OF CHARGE when you join The Job Search Gym
The Big Book Of Job Hunting Checklists
This ebook of over 40 detailed checklists will walk you through your job hunt step by step and act as an important 'study aid' as you develop your elite job Hunting skills
The Single Most Important Benefit Of Joining The Job Search Gym
The greatest benefit of The Job Search Gym is the reduction in stress that comes from not doing it alone. By sharing challenges with like-minded people, you gain clarity, structure, and expert guidance—while feeling supported. That calmer, more focused approach improves not just your job search, but your relationships, home life, and parenting.
JOIN NOW!"IT WAS LIKE HAVING A PERSONAL CAREER COACH IN MY POCKET"
"I worked with Simon and The Gym team before the launch of The Job Search Gym Community. Was a student on the Job Search Accelerator Program during the Pandemic, when the jobs market was a nightmare!
Simon and his team made it so much easier and less stressful.
Simon's energy and commitment is incredible and he really cares about the well-being of the people he works with.
It was like having a personal career coach in my pocket!
I wish Simon, The Job Search Gym, and all it;'s members, the very best - your dream job is just around the corner - mine was!!
ALISON ARNOLD
GET STARTED TODAY WITH OUR APRIL 2026 SPECIAL OFFER
Commit to just 3 months of Professional Membership (£33/month) and enjoy a full upgrade to Elite Membership (£99/month) for the entire period. Get daily coaching, deeper support, and save nearly £200 while accelerating your results.
EXCLUSIVE SPRING 2026 OFFER
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PREMIUM QUALITY GUARANTEE
IF THE JOB SEARCH GYM fails to fulfil it's promises to you as a job hunter, just let us know in writing and we will either correct the failure immediately or refund every penny you have ever paid us.
It's as simple as that!
ARE YOU GOING TO JOIN US?
Job hunting today can sometimes feel very lonely. Often for the first time in your life you may feel isolated - no family, no friends , no class, no club - now you feel you are fighting alone to beat everyone.
It doesn't have to be that way.
The Job Search Gym creates a friendly supportive environment where everyone has a responsibility to help each other.
You may even become a mentor to a fellow member, or have a fellow member commit to being your mentor - when that is combined with Expert coaching and outstanding toolkits that's relationship that is almost guaranteed to deliver results
JOIN NOW!
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