Your job search starts with your well-being
You’re about to begin your job search. It’s easy to assume it all begins with polishing your resume or sprucing up your LinkedIn profile. But we want to share a little secret: The real starting point is you—yes, you! Think of it like building a solid foundation. Before you fine-tune your resume, let’s focus on self-care. Because a well-nourished mind and spirit lead to your best performance.
Finding Balance: Wellness Tips During Your Job Search
The job search process can be both exhilarating and daunting. Amidst the hustle and bustle, it’s crucial to prioritize your wellbeing. After all, a healthy mind and body are your greatest assets during this journey.
Check out the blogBuilding Resilience and Confidence: A Recruiter’s Guide to Navigating the Job Search
Resilience and confidence can transform your job search experience. So, grab your metaphorical toolkit—we’re about to equip you with 10 easy strategies to thrive.
Check out the blogCrafting your story
Next up is refreshing your personal brand. Think of your experiences like a puzzle piece. Taking this time to learn how to fit them together into a compelling narrative will support you throughout the career search. It’s about elevator pitches, a digital footprint refresh, and fostering confidence.
Building your Personal Brand
Make a memorable impression and communicate your value proposition succinctly in networking situations, interviews, meeting new people, and beyond. Follow this guide to help you identifying your strengths and achievements.
Check out the blogUnlocking Opportunities: Leveraging LinkedIn and Open to Work
Networking and career advancement are increasingly intertwined with digital platforms. Let's delve into how to harness the full potential of LinkedIn and the "Open to Work" feature.
Check out the blogThe ABC's of your digital footprint
Assess your social and online profiles. Do they reflect your professional image? Review your content and remove anything that may be seen as inappropriate or negative.
Be mindful of content sharing and visibility. Secure your privacy settings - what level of visibility do you want potential employees to have?
Courteously respond when providing reviews or comments. Be respectful and professional.
Networking in your community
Using your community to network is crucial for your job search as it helps you build connections with professionals who may have insider knowledge or job opportunities. These connections can provide valuable referrals and recommendations that increase your chances of landing interviews and securing employment.
Next up. Building your resume.
Now that you’ve got your compelling narrative in hand…it’s time for a resume glow up. Step 1? Set aside 15 minutes to review our resume guide. And then Step 2. It’s time to dig in and update your resume with your value proposition in mind and latest experience.
Time to shine. Nailing the interview.
You’ve put in the effort, the hard work, and you’ve got the interview scheduled. What’s next? Preparation is the name of the game. We’ve got you covered with how to prepare for the interview and best practices for post interview. You’ve got this.