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job hunting tips (part 1)

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Happy Tuesday (night) 📰 Tonight I was messaging with a friend who's been looking for a job for a couple of years and like many others, she's having no luck 🫤 I wish I had the answer to finding a job in this market but I don't (at some point I may post how I got my current job, I haven't decided yet). Some advice I can offer is this: 🔹️ apply thoughtfully (I know it seems like it's a numbers game and eventually yours has to come up, but applying to positions you're not qualified for is a waste of your time) 🔹️ have a strong resume, but don't rewrite it for every position you apply for (somewhere along the way, job seekers were convinced that their resume had to match the job description in order to get past AI - I have no idea if that's true but I do know if you change your resume to match a JD, you're going to have trouble talking about the work you've done because it's not genuine) 🔹️ set a schedule for your job search and follow it (do...
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August gratitude

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#MerryMonday 📰  One of my page-a-day calendars usually has a gratitude prompt on the last day of the month. I'm a big believer in the gratitude jar and I like to post these kinds of things to help others see the good they have. Yes, I know it's tough right now, especially if you're looking for a job, but if you start to look for the good, you may find it 🌸 What's one good thing that happened to you in August? I'll go first: I started a new W-2 job 💻 #DailyGratitude
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beware of scams

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Happy Friday 📰 I debated sharing this (including the "recruiter's" name and email address) and ultimately decided to because THIS HAS TO STOP. I have no idea how this "recruiter" got my personal email address but look at the job she's trying to fill - she clearly pulled information from my LinkedIn profile to make it seem like this job was PERFECT for me (seriously, the only thing she left out was cat sitting 😹). No company is looking for "someone who can manage accounting functions, create compelling written content, and support social media and administrative tasks—aligning closely with your expertise in accounting, cash management, bank reconciliation, and social media.", at least not on a global level. Maybe a start up but come on, how dumb do you think I am? I was tempted to reply back to see how far I could get with Brandy but decided it wasn't worth wasting my time. Job seekers, please be careful. If an opportunity seems too good ...
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new job alert

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Happy Friday 📰 I'm holding off on the details for right now but I start a new W-2 job on Monday (the laptop 💻 was delivered yesterday), so I bought a new notebook 📓 for the occasion 🎉 Yes, I'm definitely a #WorkGeek 🤓 Hang in there job seekers, your new job may be just around the corner 🔜 #RemoteWork #WorkFromHome #JobHuntingChronicles 
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try to have an attitude of gratitude

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Happy Wednesday 📰  I know things are tough for a lot of people right now, but I also know from experience that having an attitude of gratitude is infinitely more rewarding than complaining about what you don't have. If things aren't working out for you, try changing your mindset. Try being thankful for what you have today. Sure, you could always have more but you could always have less, too. I've been in a season of want for over 2.5 years and it's been challenging at times, but I'm currently waiting on a laptop to be delivered for a job I'm set to start on Monday.  Job seekers: your next job is out there, it just may not be where you're looking. Be open to all opportunities and maybe you'll find something you weren't even looking for... #gratitude #AttitudeOfGratitude #JobHuntingChronicles  #gratitude #JobHuntingChronicles
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take time for gratitude

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Happy Friday 📰  If you know me well, you know I'm a big believer in the gratitude jar. I've kept one for years and I credit it with helping me see the good in my life, even if I'm in a season of want. I'm working 2 freelance jobs right now and then I'm scheduled to start a W-2 job in just over a week. So maybe ~ just maybe ~ my season of want is coming to an end. I certainly hope so... Today's calendar page offers a place to write your own gratitude list for the month of July. Whatever season you're currently in, I hope you find something to be thankful for. #freelancer #FreelanceWork #FreelanceLife #WorkFromHome #RemoteWork #CatSitting #CatSitter #WorkLifeBalance #JobHuntingChronicles #gratitude #DailyGratitude #GratitudeJar
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don't attract scammers

Happy Wednesday 📰  I'm seeing a lot of job seekers on LinkedIn posting about recruiter scams they fell for or almost fell for. I think it's great that people are sharing to warn others, I really do. The more people talk about it, the better prepared others can be when deciding whether or not to proceed when approached by one of these "recruiters". But I've noticed something - almost everyone posting about scam recruiters or resume writers has one thing in common: they have the "open to work" banner on their profile. That is like chum to a shark (it's Shark 🦈 Week, I had to toss that in 😂).  For those who don't know, there is a place in your profile where you can let recruiters know that you're open to work without using the public banner on your profile. Legitimate recruiters pay for LinkedIn Recruiter (I'm not sure if that's the name of it) and can search for candidates who have indicated that they are open to work. LinkedIn Recru...
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