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You’re Not “Overqualified!” Here’s Why Your Age is Your Best Asset Over 50
The Real Reason “Open to Work” Is Hurting Your Job Search On LinkedIn. It’s Not What You Think
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Tell Your Best Story and Get Hired Before Your Interview
Tell your story and get hired by ‘pre-selling’ yourself with your LinkedIn profile. Turn your interview into a mere formality by confirming you’re already a fit for the job.
How to Master Your Mid-Career Job Interview in 8+ Helpful Steps
Embarking on a mid-career job change? Prepare for the job interview with this comprehensive playbook. Boost your confidence and ace the interview!
Trouble Getting A Promotion? Ten Tips to Avoid The Mid-Career Blahs
At the beginning of your career, it’s rewarding to be part of a company where you can grow and learn. But ironically, the longer you stay – especially into mid-career – you may have trouble getting a promotion and moving up. If you and they don’t see your value in the same light, it may
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What’s the Best Way to Tap the Hidden Job Market? Your Job Referral Network!
Discover the power of the hidden job market and a job referral network. Learn tactics that elevate your career growth beyond job boards. Your network is your net worth.
How to Get Your Professional Network To Bring the Best Jobs Directly To You
Optimize your career growth with a powerful professional network. Learn best practices for building trust, seeking referrals, and activating connections
Want the Best Elevator Pitch Template to Power Up Your Job Search?
Tongue-tied in your job interview or at a networking event? Use this elevator pitch template process to learn how to become an elevator pitch ninja.
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How to Make The Best Career Development Plan: Be a Career Magnet!
Attract job and career success to you with the M.A.G.N.E.T. Framework: Revolutionize your career development plan and become an irresistible candidate.
How to Get a Job Faster: Think Like a Marketer, Not a Job Seeker
Master the art of the job seeker in a volatile economy. Think of yourself as a valuable “product” in order to stand out from the competition and get a job faster.
Why Your Thought Leadership Strategy Could Lead Straight To Your Best Job
Become a thought leader to constructively express opinions, grow your network, and build your reputation. You’ll get noticed – and you’ll get hired.
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Why the AI Challenge is Actually an Opportunity for Mid-Career Professionals
Don’t be put off by the AI Challenge. Chatbots like ChatGPT can actually help mid-career professionals do more with less, and assist them in managing many tasks.
Set Boundaries at Work. Draw the Line. Stop Sacrificing Your Success
Your personal boundaries are important in your professional life. Learn how to set boundaries at work so you can fulfill your goals and maintain your self-respect.
Why Quiet Quitting Won’t Lead to Job Satisfaction or Work-Life Balance
If you’re thinking about sitting back and just doing the minimum amount of work to respond to a toxic or hyper-charged workplace, think again. Quiet quitting is not a long-term strategy for building a fulfilling career.
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You’re Not “Overqualified!” Here’s Why Your Age is Your Best Asset Over 50
Your professional experience may be undervalued by recruiters and hiring managers who are too focused on skills and ignore the strategic and critical thinking skills that let you excel at your job.
The Real Reason “Open to Work” Is Hurting Your Job Search On LinkedIn. It’s Not What You Think
The “open to work” banner on your LinkedIn profile isn’t helping your job search. It’s not because it makes you looks “desperate.” It’s just not effective or proactive.
Celebrate Your Millennial Manager – Top Tips for Mid-Career Professionals
Here’s why reporting to a millennial manager can transform the way you deliver value in your work and help you keep your job in a competitive marketplace.