The jobs report from last week hit pretty hard. The report's headline was the loss of 92,000 jobs. The bigger mystery for so many these days isn't "where are the missing jobs?" -- it's "where the heck are the real jobs?"

Full article on LinkedIn and Medium.

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AI Is Your Writing Buddy, Not a Replacement
Don’t think of AI as a threat.
Use it like a helpful intern who supports you, but remember you’re always in control. #60DaysToHired #AIWritingBuddy #CareerSearch #PersonalBrand #JobSearch

Is the standard narrative about the jobs market accurate enough to get at the heart of the matter?

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What happens in the aftermath of a layoff? This is a difficult topic, and in my latest YouTube episode, I'm outlining a few of my key strategies to deal with the immediate aftermath of an unexpected layoff.

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#Layoffs #CareerSearch #JobSearch #CareerAdvice

How to Make Your LinkedIn Profile Pop: The Real Power of Keywords A step-by-step approach to keywording your LinkedIn profile

Making your LinkedIn profile show up in a search can open doors.
Here's how.
#marketing #careersearch #jobsearch

Are You Paid What You’re Worth? Why It’s Okay to Want and Demand More Know your value and confidently consider better opportunities

Everything you have done has value.
Are you beiong paid what you're worth?
It's not your fault if you're not.
Don't be afraid to have the tough conversation or move on.
#marketing #careersearch #jobsearch

Why Your Story Sells: How Sharing Your Journey Builds a Brand That Gets You Hired Don’t recite your resume; make a human connection

People buy stories.
What's your story?
Why should anyone buy YOU?
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Why Every Job Seeker Should Own Their Name Online In the digital age, your online presence is your first impression. During my July 24th live session, I discussed a crucial strategy for…

Every job seeker should own their own domain.
Here's why.
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Personal Branding – What Do You Look Like Online?

Having a consistent story online is attractive to companies seeking to hire you.
Maintain a consistent message across your website and social channels for awesome results.
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Personal Branding – What is Your Brand Story?

People buy stories. We connect with them.
Taylor Swift has invited her audience into her life through stories.
How can you invite a company to listen to, and want to be a part of yours?
#careersearch #jobsearch #jobhunting #jobs #marketing

Personal Branding – What Makes You Stand Out?

Don’t be “one in a million,” be ONE!
Here’s how you can make yourself stand out to a hiring manager.
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Personal Branding – What do You Stand For?

Your professional belief system is one of the key factors that sets you apart.
What are they?
Be early? Dress to Impress? List more, talk less?
Let them define you.
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Personal Branding – What Is Said About You When You’re Not in the Room?

Think about these names: Swift, Jordan, Kardashian.
You have an emotion or a set of thoughts associated with each one.
What do people think when they hear YOUR name?
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In my latest episode of "Career Coaching After Hours," I dive into linguistics again. Our wonderful mongrel, the English language, flexes and ripples as we engineer new phraseology to survive these times.

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Is it time to quit?
If you live for the weekend and dread Monday morning, you may have lost your passion.
It's ok, it happens to a lot of people.
Now is the time to discover what lights you up and pursue it.
#jobsearch #careersearch #leadership

Is it time to quit?
Are you putting in the hours and finding ways to grow the company you work for?
Are you being paid for the work you do and all you bring to the table?
Sometimes, a company has champagne tastes and a beer budget; they can't afford you.

#jobsearch #careersearch #leadership

Is it time to quit?
What does stability look like at your company?
Layoffs? Restructuring? Positions not being filled?
It's time to look for something new.
#jobsearch #careersearch #leadership

Is it time to quit?
What does growth potential look like at your current company?
Are you on the career treadmill - a lot of effort with no progress?
#jobsearch #careersearch #leadership

Is it time to quit your job?
If you have a toxic boss, it's time to spread your wings.
#jobsearch #careersearch #leadership

Stop Rambling in Interviews: How the STAR Method Can Make You Unforgettable We’ve all been there — those moments in an interview when a simple question spirals into an endless story, and halfway through, you…

Being concise and relevant in an interview or business conversation sets you up for the win.
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Why Every Job Seeker Should Own Their Name Online In the digital age, your online presence is your first impression. During my July 24th live session, I discussed a crucial strategy for…

When looking for a job, use this big-business hack.
Owning your own domain gives you credibility, makes you findable, and allows you to control the narrative of your own story.
#jobsearch #careersearch #marketingtips

The Secret SEO Strategy to Get Your Resume Noticed by Employers If recruiters aren’t finding you, it might not be your skills — it might be your keywords.

You can use big-brand SEO startegies to get found by companies lliking for your skills.

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Duolingo and LinkedIn teaming up? For real?

Recently, I discovered that two of my favorite platforms have teamed up.

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Your perfect role might already be here 👇
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Apply for the SPECIFIC role you are looking for.
Use AI to analyze your experience and help you make the perfect fit.
Minimize your applications to the roles that are PERFECT.
It’s not a numbers game.
Job search is a strategy.
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Don't be confined to a resume alone.
Showcase your experience on other platforms.
LinkedIn – let them see what you’ve done
Link to your website with a video
Email a video or audio recording, thanking the subject for their time.
Outside-the-box wins
#careersearch #jobsearch #marketingtips #salestips

Don’t stop with submitting your resume.
Send a follow-up note to the recruiter or hiring manager
Consider a short video – it gives new depth to who you are, what you can bring, and adds a level of realism to your application.
#careersearch #jobsearch #marketingtips #salestips

Sending and hoping for the best is not a way to win a new job.
Follow up.
Send a thank-you note.
Create a short video.
Make a new LinkedIn connection.
Once a company is interested in you, keep them engaged.
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