The Get Hired Newsletter
In Get Hired, we list our latest and best jobs available, share tips for the job search, and let you know about upcoming events and things we’re working on that might be of interest.
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What Successful Candidates Do While They Wait
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.
How 15 People Found A Job This Year
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.
The 3 Questions That Make Your Story Stronger
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.
The 5 conversations that lead to job offers
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.
Does your job search need a spring refresh?
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.
Making the most of today's job market
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.
How to nail the first interview
Whether you’re pursuing your next C-suite role or gearing up to join a midterm field program, your first interview, the phone screen, is wicked important. This call determines whether you move forward. Here are my top tips for nailing the phone screen.
Why hiring takes so long (and what to do while you wait)
We hear it all the time: “I’ve been interviewing for two months. Is that normal?” “I haven’t heard back in three weeks. Should I be worried?” or, “Why is this taking so long?”
This newsletter is all about why hiring takes so long, and what to do while you wait.
How to stand out when everyone is qualified
We’re seeing a lot of highly qualified candidates in the market for a job right now. Which brings us to this week’s focus: how to stand out when everyone is qualified. Yes, the market is competitive. But there is only one you, and you bring a unique value add. Here are a few ways to make sure that comes through.