I once worked with a client, we’ll call him Marcus, who was perfect for a role. On paper, in personality, in experience… slam dunk. He applied within 48 hours of the job posting. He never heard back. A week later, he saw the role reposted with “We are no longer accepting applications” quietly added to […]
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Don’t beat yourself up if the job search feels endless. It’s not you. Stark job-search numbers were released by Huntr last week in its Annual Job Search Trends Report. Here’s an overview, based on data from 1.6M+ applications, 1M+ job postings, ~250K resumes, and a survey of 1K+ respondents: Other Trends of Interest: Folks, this is NOT
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Financial planners help people make smart, long-term decisions with limited resources. Sound familiar? That’s exactly what a job search is. Here’s how to apply their mindset to your career journey: 📊 Audit Your AssetsLike a financial planner reviews income, you need to assess your strengths. What skills, experiences, and connections can you leverage right now?
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*Many of my clients have kids in high school/college. This series of posts detailing the key points of an effective early career job/internship search is for them! If your child needs a resume, reach out. I offer discounted student rates. Why Job Searching Can Feel Overwhelming You start your internship search feeling optimistic. You polish
*Many of my clients have kids in high school/college. This series of posts detailing the key points of an effective early career job/internship search is for them! If your child needs a resume, reach out. I offer discounted student rates. Why Your Resume is Like Pizza 🍕 Imagine walking into a pizza shop where three
If you’re feeling worn out by your job search, you’re not alone. A recent WSJ article by Ann-Marie Alcántara highlights a new LinkedIn trend where job seekers use the hashtag #Desperate and a pink banner on their profiles to express their frustration. People are more open than ever about their job struggles, a reminder that
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When it comes to job searching, it’s essential to recognize that it takes just as long to land the wrong job as it does to find the right one. Job seekers often rush into opportunities that aren’t the best fit out of frustration or fear, thinking that any job is better than none. But this
Gary* was a top-selling Account Executive at a leading technology company, rising to #1 in his region through a record-breaking sale. He was walking on clouds until the ground dropped out from under him. He got laid off. This abrupt and unexpected change took its toll on him emotionally, but being a fighter, Gary quickly
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I met with a client the other day who was feeling down on his luck. He was a successful entrepreneur, but he was hitting a wall in trying to re-enter the workforce (even with the awesome resume we crafted together). He said he was hearing crickets after applying for roles that seemed like the perfect
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