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6 Proven Strategies to Overcome Age Bias in Your Job Search

After a recent LinkedIn post about common barriers in the interview process, I was struck by an unexpected response. Dozens of people commented, expressing frustration and feeling that age—not qualifications—was blocking their interviewing advancement. This overwhelming feedback underscored a critical issue: ageism is very real and continues to challenge experienced professionals in their job search. If you’re over 45 and worried about competing with younger professionals, you’re not alone. Many seasoned candidates are frustrated by misconceptions that they lack adaptability, energy, or that they’ll leave… Read More »6 Proven Strategies to Overcome Age Bias in Your Job Search

How to Increase Followers and Build SEO on LinkedIn This Holiday Season

It is now widely understood how important a strong LinkedIn profile is to your job search efforts. Since its launch in 2003, LinkedIn has grown to include 875 million members and become THE place for professionals to network and be found. Unfortunately, I have found that most of my clients are not leveraging the platform to its capacity and, as such, are missing out on attracting new career opportunities to them. It is important to invest in your LinkedIn footprint so that your profile and… Read More »How to Increase Followers and Build SEO on LinkedIn This Holiday Season

Use LinkedIn’s “About” Section to Tell Your Story

Leveraging this LinkedIn field differentiates you from the competition. For the last decade, job seekers have been conditioned to focus on accomplishments, measurable outcomes, and endorsements when demonstrating their professional worth. Highlighting these characteristics when applying for jobs has proven to be effective because they emphasize the indispensable qualities that differentiate you from the competition. But do these accomplishments sincerely represent your true value to the employer? I suspect there is more you want to say. You might think to yourself, “Oh, I’ll tell them… Read More »Use LinkedIn’s “About” Section to Tell Your Story

14 Reasons Why Linkedin Recommendations and Endorsements Set You Apart

Whether you are developing a resume or answering a behavior-based question in a job interview, it is now standard practice to share proof of your capabilities. Presenting measurable achievements to employers can demonstrate your skills at work. But even with accomplishment-based statements, your experience lands flat without someone else vouching for you. Acquiring recommendations and endorsements on Linkedin can significantly enhance your credibility and attractiveness to potential employers. These endorsements serve as testimonials from individuals who have worked closely with you, attesting to your skills,… Read More »14 Reasons Why Linkedin Recommendations and Endorsements Set You Apart

How to Overcome The Feeling of Bragging to Showcase Your Achievements

It’s natural to feel a bit uncomfortable when talking about your achievements, as you might worry about coming across as bragging or arrogant. Your upbringing or culture might discourage you from talking about your own merits. However, effectively communicating your accomplishments is crucial during the job search process. It is important that you share how you went beyond the foundational duties of your job to have a positive impact on the company, team, or clients you served. Here are some tips to help you overcome… Read More »How to Overcome The Feeling of Bragging to Showcase Your Achievements

Let Your Brand Shine Bright

As a job seeker, building and maintaining your personal brand is crucial to stand out and stay in front of potential employers. Your personal brand should communicate what you bring to the table and what differentiates you from the competition. However, it is not enough to build your personal brand and expect your audience to find you. You need to find different avenues to let your brand “shine bright” so that you attract your target audience. Here are some strategies to keep your brand visible… Read More »Let Your Brand Shine Bright

How to Apply for a Job When You Don’t Meet Minimum Requirements

When was the last time you read a job posting and didn’t meet the minimum requirements of the position, but you said to yourself, ” I know I can do this job!”? Probably pretty recently. This happens regularly, but most job seekers will either not apply or apply without mentioning which requirement(s) they lack and what they offer in its place. This makes it difficult for employers to connect the dots on how you could be a good fit for the job. There are several… Read More »How to Apply for a Job When You Don’t Meet Minimum Requirements

How to Have Compassion for the Hiring Manager that Ghosts You

My Dharma teacher once shared that when you are judging someone by an act as bad or inferior to your expectations, you are only seeing a sliver of reality. She reminded our Sangha that we are forgetting that there were billions of moments that occurred before the moment we were affected. The question then becomes, “is it possible that we are judging something that we don’t fully understand?” This question can easily be asked in a situation where an employer “ghosts” you. Ghosting is often… Read More »How to Have Compassion for the Hiring Manager that Ghosts You

How to Pull Recruiters and Employers to Your LinkedIn Profile

Are you tired of spending countless hours on LinkedIn searching for the right job and applying for open positions with no response? Does it feel like you are spinning your wheels? Well, if you are reading this post, I suspect the answer to both questions is “yes”. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could find a way to just sit back and let recruiters find you? Well, guess what? You can! It is called “pull job searching”. When you are implementing pull job search strategies… Read More »How to Pull Recruiters and Employers to Your LinkedIn Profile