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Imposter Syndrome’s Impact on Your Job Search—and How You Can Turn It Around

Imposter Syndrome’s Impact on Your Job Search—and How You Can Turn It Around If you saw my TEDx talk, you know I’ve lived through Imposter Syndrome. It once kept me frozen at a job I’d outgrown—even when every instinct urged me to move. That stall wasn’t about competence; it was about confidence. In this guide, I’ll show you how Imposter…

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How to Work With a Recruitment Agency: Get Better Job Offers

Working with a Recruitment Agency: Keys to Producing Ideal Outcomes If you want to know how to work with a recruitment agency in a way that leads to better roles, stronger offers, and less wasted time, it starts with having a clear strategy and understanding how recruiters really operate. If you’ve ever felt like applying online is slow, discouraging, and…

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How to Build a Strong Professional Pitch: Your Guide to Crafting a Memorable Professional Narrative

How to Build a Strong Professional Pitch: The Basics By Lisa Orbé-Austin, PhD A Department of Labor survey indicated that more than 50% of jobs are obtained via networking, while only about 5% of jobs come from the open job market of online job listings. I share this fact with many clients, yet networking remains one of the most resisted…

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Career Advancement: Fall Planning for Job Search Success & Promotions

Featured Summary: Fall is the ideal time to reset your career goals. By updating your résumé, strengthening your online presence, reconnecting with your network, and committing to a fall career plan, you can accelerate your job search and position yourself for promotion or transition. As Labor Day signals the unofficial end of summer, the fall season brings a unique opportunity…