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Hungry for more knowledge? I’ve got you covered with lots of great info to help you along your job search strategy.

 
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Outsmart the Job Search in 2025

Let’s face it: the job searching practices of 5 years ago aren’t really cutting it in 2025. In this workshop (video), I’m dishing on the strategy updates you need to make to get FOUND by Recruiters, land the job you’ve had your eye on (and actually want), and earn the salary you deserve.

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3 Steps to Future-Proof Your Career (And Take Your Momentum With You)

Ever tried to update your resume or ask for a raise, only to realize you have no idea how to prove your impact?

…because I have. ✋🏽It’s something I learned the hard way, actually. More than once.

The key to career growth is simple: track your own progress, quantify your impact, and create your own momentum. And at the end of this newsletter, you’ll be geared up to do just that.

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How I Landed My Job With Zillow

One of the questions I'm asked most (even now that I'm a Career Consultant) is: How did I get a job at Zillow?

Well babes, I'm about to tell ya. Check out this video and hear the exact (and somewhat unconventional) strategies I used to get my dream job at my dream company, and how it changed my career forever.

✨Spoiler Alert: I applied to a role I wasn't 100% qualified for on paper...and they wound up offering me a job that wasn't even publicly posted.

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Just Laid Off? 4 Essential Post-layoff Steps to Take Right Now

Layoffs suck. They’re disruptive, stressful, and often unexpected...

They’re also an unfortunate reality in today’s job market. Especially in industries like tech, where volatility is kinda the norm nowadays. Check out these 4 post-layoff steps to reroute your job strategy and get you on your way to your new career opportunity.

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3 Common LinkedIn Mistakes That Are Hurting Your Interview Chances

If you're doing these three things, your LinkedIn profile might be working against you.

In this video, I break down the common mistakes that might be holding your profile back and how to fix them to make LinkedIn work for you by attracting more opportunities to you.

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Stuck in the Job Interview Hampster Wheel? Check This Out.

Not landing job interviews at all? You’re in good company—I recently polled my network and 53 % of job seekers said “Not getting interviews at all” is the hardest thing about their job search right now.

In this video, I’m getting into 3 common interview-related hang-ups, plus, some reasons for why this might be…and how to course correct.

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How to Land More Interviews by Tailoring Your Resume

The job search process can feel like a full-time job—except no one's paying you for the time you're putting in. But when you have a clear job strategy, you’re not just another applicant—you’re the candidate who gets the job. Check out why in this quick video.

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Salary Negotiation 101

I’m tackling these 4 common fears of salary negotiation in my latest video. Check it out for my proven tips and recommendations to prepare for this tricky part of the job search process and secure the salary you deserve!

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6 Ways to Boost Your Career Coaching Business With Captivating Copy

Want to continue providing professionals with career-enhancing resources, but time, energy, and patience are in short supply? Fear not. Beat blank-page anxiety with these 6 tips that’ll not only kickstart your journey to writing captivating copy but will have your ideal client saying “Hey, this coach is for me!”.

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