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When it feels like there’s so much to do and you’re not seeing any progress and you just don’t want to do it anymore, make a list. Break it down by each task. Focus on one task at a time and don’t try to get everything done in one sitting. Take frequent breaks. And most importantly, check off each box when you’re done. This simple act will give you a dopamine hit and you’ll feel better instantly.

Do yourself a favor and keep a list of where and when you applied. This will save you from duplicating your work or missing an opportunity. It’s especially helpful if you’re on more than one job board. Things to track: Date of application, Company, Position, Contact, Source, Interview notes, Thank you note sent, Other Download this template here:

Elevate your professional presence on LinkedIn by prioritizing recommendations. Whether you're starting from scratch or updating dated endorsements, gathering fresh recommendations is a key move to enhance your professional brand. Here's a helpful guide to request recommendations on LinkedIn: Click on your icon at the top of your LinkedIn homepage. Select "View profile." Scroll down to the Recommendations section and click "Ask to be recommended." Enter the name of the connec

Navigating the question of "What do you do?" involves a delicate balance of art and science. Crafting your response strategically for different contexts can leave a lasting impression. Here's a breakdown: Casual Conversation (e.g., with neighbors): Me: I freelance as a resume writer. Family and Friends, Especially Children: What I tell my children: I help people find jobs. Professional Setting or Networking: In my professional network: I’m a job search consultant specializing

When we’re engaged in something with meaning and purpose, it’s much more rewarding than title or money.

It’s worth asking if you can meet with someone from your prospective team before you accept the position. What better way to learn about the company culture and get insight on the day-to-day operations. Even with the right questions, interviews don’t always, possibly hardly ever, show the true culture and all the details of what you can expect. Just as your answers may have been rehearsed, so too might those of the people interviewing you. Take a chance, go that extra step, a

It doesn't have to take hours to craft the perfect message to a new contact. You can micro-network everyday for macro-results. Here are some tasks you can do if you only have five minutes: Like 3 LinkedIn posts Check a recruiter's Twitter feed and engage with their tweet Send a thank-you email Comment on a company’s Facebook post, a hiring manager’s Facebook post, or a group post Send a connection request on LinkedIn

This comes from a webinar I watched a few years ago with Chris Brogan, of Owner Media Group. (He has a fantastic newsletter on marketing/branding/business that comes out on Sundays.) How to tell people what you do: Shortest way to say what you do: The shortest way is just that. "Me? I’m a resume writer and job search consultant." Best phrase to explain it to others: The phrase to explain it to others? “I help people define their personal brand and create their future. ELI6:

The best LinkedIn invite I’ve had included a welcome video. It was the usual request to connect, and I accepted because we had a mutual connection. But I was beyond impressed by his response. He had a follow-up note with a video introducing himself. The note had so much authenticity in its simplicity. The greeting, thank you, and including his phone number made me feel somehow, touched, like I belonged to something. Here's what it said: Hi Lisa, Thank you for being part of my

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