Even though it’s summer, you can still take steps to move your job search forward. Set aside time to continue to learn about today’s job search trends and invest time learning about trends in your field.
In this week’s Summary Sunday, you’ll find:
- Activities for your job search that you can control
- How to use LinkedIn to build a target list for your job search
- How to find people posting about jobs on LinkedIn
- 5 key interview questions to prepare for
- Networking In 3s
- Is LinkedIn Premium worth it?
- Sharing your layoff story on social (pros & cons)
- Brainstorming achievements
- Resume training
- Is your job at risk? Warning signs
I carefully curate articles and posts from sources I trust. I hope you will follow, subscribe or support these experts mentioned.
JOB SEARCH
Things you CAN control in your job search | Dave Fano
You have more control over your job search activities than you think. Here’s a list of activities you can take during your job search that are 100% in your control. When you feel like you have some control over the situation, things just feel better!
Proactively build out a target list of companies that *could* have a higher demand for talent. | Kelli Hrivnak
Targeting companies who are more likely to have jobs you are interested in is a powerful way to job search. It certainly beats searching the job boards and hoping you find something close to what you are looking for. Follow these steps to search LinkedIn for companies based on the criteria you set.
Reach out and connect with Hiring Managers who are ‘actually hiring’ with this quick, 4-step process | Adam Broda
This is a great follow-up to the previous post on target companies. Not all companies will post available jobs on LinkedIn but sometimes employees will post about openings. Follow these steps to search LinkedIn for employees who have posted that their employer is hiring. Leave a meaningful comment then message them. Bonus: a template email or InMail message to send to the poster.
INTERVIEWING
5 Interview Questions That Gauge Critical Thinking Skills | Forbes
These are five questions you better prepare for. Begin practicing your answers today!
NETWORKING
The Power of Networking in 3s: A Fast-Track Path to Getting Interviews | Virginia Franco
As the job market gets more competitive (and you see fewer jobs posted), it’s a sign to invest more time in networking. This is a simple formula to get you started.
Is LinkedIn Premium worth it? | Kevin D. Turner
This is a 6 minute clip of some of the reasons Kevin feels users should consider LinkedIn Premium. (Remember, you can try it for free for 30 days). If you’ve ever wondered if there were benefits to Premium, this explains them. Kevin does a longer interview with Porschia Parker-Griffin, MS, PCC which you can watch here.
Should You Share Your Layoff Story Online? Think Twice First | Jan Tegze
Posting about your layoff on social media (LinkedIn or other platforms) has its pros and cons. Before you decide to post about yours, read this and see examples of what happened to a couple of people who posted about theirs.
This is not the same as “announcing” you are exploring new jobs or #opentowork. I believe every job seeker can positively post about their availability ONE TIME to notify their network. This post should be positive and detailed so everyone reading it knows exactly what type of job and industry you are interested in next.
RESUMES
Questions To Help You Brainstorm Achievements | Adrienne Tom
If your resume doesn’t include achievements – it needs to. And this list of questions will help you pinpoint specific details you should probably add to your resume. Replace boring responsibilities with these instead!
How to Design a Powerful Resume to Land 6-Figure Interviews and Get the Offer! | Chameleon Resumes
There is lots of resume advice out there. But Lisa Rangel, CEO of Chameleon Resumes provides some of the best advice for executives. Sign up and watch her video and then take action to update your resume!
CAREER
Warning Signs Your Job Is at Risk (And How To Handle It) | The JobHopper Newsletter Alison Doyle & Jen Luckwaldt
Losing a job stinks. But if you pay attention to these warning signs you can get ahead of a layoff and take control.
JOB SEARCH VISUAL
5 Things Your Job Search Needs
UPCOMING PRESENTATIONS
Thought Leadership: Elevate Your Content Marketing with Annette Richmond & Hannah Morgan
Thursday, Aug 15, 2024, 1:00 PM ET
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Hannah Morgan speaks and writes about job search and career strategies. She founded CareerSherpa.net to educate professionals on how to maneuver through today’s job search process. Hannah was nominated as a LinkedIn Top Voice in Job Search and Careers and is a regular contributor to US News & World Report. She has been quoted by media outlets, including Forbes, USA Today, Money Magazine, Huffington Post, as well as many other publications. She is also author of The Infographic Resume and co-author of Social Networking for Business Success.
