The receipts: every careermaxxing method, graded
2 of 10 methods in this protocol have citable scientific backing. The rest are labeled for what they are: community-proven practice or viral trends without evidence. Updated 2026-07-15.
| Method | Science | Community | Viral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keep a brag document | |||
| Rewrite your resume with numbers | |||
| One-hour LinkedIn overhaul | |||
| 30 minutes on one marketable skill | |||
| One conversation outside your team, weekly | |||
| Ship one public artifact a month | |||
| Make your manager's priorities explicit | |||
| Interview practice before you need it | |||
| Know your number before anyone asks | |||
| Post on LinkedIn every day |
Grading rules: how we grade evidence