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Scary Times Survival Kit
Let’s interrupt your regularly scheduled job search and career strategy programming, shall we? If I’m honest, I’ve been feeling a bit overwhelmed by current events and the big changes happening in our world. Maybe you are, too? My wise friend, Kim McKeehan, says: “We are being given a guidance that is fierce and rare but…
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Think like an owner.
One common thread among my clients is the desire for meaning in their work and in their lives. I’ve seen a secret sauce emerge in how to achieve that sense of purpose, and that secret sauce is: Think like an owner. Thinking like an owner shifts your efforts from trading time for money to providing…
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The 6 building blocks of an interview
To build a strong structure, you need specific supplies: blocks, wood, masonry, nails, etc. You also need the skills and strategy to put them together soundly. Building a strong interview – one that gets you hired – is no different, and there are 6 building blocks of an interview I want you to consider. Foundation…
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Personal brand and networking strategy
Wouldn’t it be nice to have a personal brand and networking strategy that makes getting your next job or career role easier? Of course it would! I haven’t met anyone yet who’s said, “Actually Jennifer, I’d really prefer for my job search to be difficult and take forever.” Become an opportunity magnet. Well, good news…
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How to practice talking about your work: Iterate
Why is it important to practice talking about your work? Because talking about yourself in a way that’s interesting and memorable can help you land your next job. I want to assure you it’s totally possible to talk about yourself and your work without the ick of sounding awkward or arrogant or all me, me,…
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Job search first step? Know your audience
What’s the critical, often-missed, first step in a job search? It’s simple: Get to know your audience. Whether you’re crafting and sending cover letters and resumes, preparing for job interviews, or negotiating for a raise or new salary, it is key to know your what matters to your target employer, your audience. The better you…
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How a future-focused resume gets you hired.
A future-focused resume can turn turn your work experience into pure opportunity, like Rumpelstiltskin turned straw into gold. I’m not suggesting your past work experience is straw, though many of my clients are so over their recent work and former employers that they might. But whether you’re proud of the work you’ve done in the…
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A Workday Startup Ritual for Organization and Clarity
Your alarm clock chimes and you dash out of bed to start the day. Get ready, pour yourself some coffee and drive – or if you’re like me and work from home…walk – to work. Without a workday startup ritual, you check emails and dive into your day. And most days, the day disappears in…
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How to use the “Power of 3” to achieve big goals
How do you make progress on reaching your goals while trying to upgrade your career, meet that deadline at work, have a social life, and get in some of the basics, like showering? Introducing the Power of 3. I love the power of threes. In writing, a trio of events, characters, or concepts (see what…
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What’s your one thing?
You want big things. I want them for you. The secret to extraordinary results and creating a life you love is all about getting clear on what matters most, right now. There are so many things. All the little details of your life compete for your attention and energy. This has never been more true…
Jennifer Shryock
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