I hear some version of this from job seekers all the time: “I’m open! I could do development, communications, operations, maybe program work. I’m really just looking for the right organization.”

And I get it. When you need a job, narrowing your search can feel like you’re closing doors.

But sometimes keeping all of your options open actually makes it harder for people to understand where you fit.

Ever finish a Zoom interview, close your laptop, and immediately start replaying every answer you gave? Did I talk too much? Was that example strong enough? Why did they keep pushing me on that one question? Meanwhile, on the other side of the Zoom, we’re having a conversation too. And what they are talking about, isn’t what you think.

Stop me if you’ve heard someone tell you this before: pivoting careers is hard.

And while they are right, a career pivot usually looks cleaner in hindsight than it feels while you are doing it. Later, you get to say: “I moved from organizing into development. From campaigns into philanthropy. From communications into operations. From the private sector into nonprofits.”

But while you’re in it? The story sounds more like: “I know I can do this job. I just cannot figure out how to get somebody else to see it.”

Every year the same thing happens. Hiring slows over the summer because everyone is out. Not just the hiring manager, the whole chain of people a search has to move through, all gone at different weeks. Then Labor Day passes and everything opens at once. We are preparing roles right now to go live in a few weeks. This year there is more to it than the usual calendar.

You don't have to quit to start looking. In this week's Get Hired, we walk through how to job search while you're still employed, from what to say at work to when to loop in a reference.

A coffee date sounds simple, but knowing who to ask (and what to say) rarely is. In this week's Get Hired, we walk through the whole thing, from first message to follow-up.

A "no" stings, but it isn't always the end of the conversation. In this week's Get Hired, we reflect on a response that keeps you on their radar.

Most job search advice focuses on landing the interview. But what about everything in between: The waiting, the uncertainty, not knowing what’s next? In this week's Get Hired, we explore what that in-between space could look like and how to stay on track.

One of the hardest things about a long job search is not knowing if what you're experiencing is “normal.” So in this weeks Get Hired, we asked recent jobseekers to share what their searches actually looked like. Their stories are honest, a little humbling, and a reminder that you're not alone.

One of the most powerful things you can do during your job search is nail your personal story. Not just your titles or accomplishments, but what drives you, what you’re great at, and where you want to go next. So in this week’s Get Hired, we’re talking about how to strengthen your personal story.

Networking in today’s job market is key — the goal being to build relationships. But how do you get there?

Here are 5 types of networking conversations I recommend having throughout your job search to build relationships that actually lead to opportunities.

This time of year is a great opportunity to take a spring reset for your job search. In this week’s newsletter, we’re sharing a few ways to “spring clean” your materials and set yourself up for new opportunities. 

If job searching feels harder right now, it’s not just you. The NYT recently reported that, “Young Graduates Face the Grimmest Job Market in Years.” In this week’s newsletter, I’m sharing my take on some current hiring trends, plus some of my best tips and resources for networking. Let’s get into it.