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Busting the Biggest ATS Myths
Busting the Biggest ATS Myths
If you’ve been job hunting for any length of time, you’ve probably heard the horror stories: “Your resume disappears…
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When Your Gut Says “Run,” Listen
When Your Gut Says “Run,” Listen
Over the years, I’ve worked with thousands of job seekers, some navigating layoffs, others making big career pivots…
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Don’t Wait Until You’re Job Hunting to Network
Don’t Wait Until You’re Job Hunting to Network
Relationships are the real job security. Too often, networking becomes a last-minute scramble.
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Where AI Belongs in Hiring , And Where It Doesn’t
Where AI Belongs in Hiring , And Where It Doesn’t
AI is making its mark in every corner of the job search. From resume parsing to video interviews, automation is…
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How to Spot a Toxic Workplace, Before You Say “Yes”
How to Spot a Toxic Workplace, Before You Say “Yes”
You made it through the interviews. The offer letter is in hand.
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Power Moves: The Phone Screen
Power Moves: The Phone Screen
You get a call from a recruiter. They say, “We’d love to schedule a quick chat to learn more about your background.
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How to Reframe ‘Overqualified’ in Any Interview
How to Reframe ‘Overqualified’ in Any Interview
Finally, you’ve landed an interview for a role that you feel is perfect for you! You’re in the interview. Things are…
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New Look, Same Mission
New Look, Same Mission
The Gen X Nation newsletter is now "The Job Seeker Playbook!" When I first launched this newsletter, it was created…
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Think You’re Applying for Jobs the Right Way? Think Again.
Think You’re Applying for Jobs the Right Way? Think Again.
Ever seen a post on LinkedIn like this? “I’ve applied to 1,247 jobs and haven’t landed a single interview.” You can…
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Do Thank You Notes Matter After an Interview?
Do Thank You Notes Matter After an Interview?
Short answer: Maybe. Long Answer: It’s complicated.
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At 62, he thought networking was a "waste of time." My client had been applying online for months with no success. We built a simple networking…
At 62, he thought networking was a "waste of time." My client had been applying online for months with no success. We built a simple networking…
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At 62, he thought networking was a "waste of time." My client had been applying online for months with no success. We built a simple networking…
At 62, he thought networking was a "waste of time." My client had been applying online for months with no success. We built a simple networking…
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That hair? A choice. But at least back then, we knew who we were. We showed up loud, weird, and unapologetically ourselves. Now? We show up to…
That hair? A choice. But at least back then, we knew who we were. We showed up loud, weird, and unapologetically ourselves. Now? We show up to…
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Southern Nazarene University
Activities and Societies: Graduate Cum Laude, Distinguished Graduate Award
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Develop individuals who are pivoting into remote tech sales roles. Together, we focus on career development, interviewing skills, the tech sales landscape, and navigating remote work environments.
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Gen X Nation
- Present 3 years 5 months
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If “we want someone hungry” is code for “we want someone cheap and young." You’re sabotaging your hiring strategy. Age diversity is performance…
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