Tag: career

  • 4 Expert LinkedIn Secrets You Probably Don’t Know Yet

    4 Expert LinkedIn Secrets You Probably Don’t Know Yet

    If you’re reading this, I assume you already have a decent LinkedIn profile. You likely know the basics and mistakes to avoid and have experience networking on the platform. Earlier this summer, I had the opportunity to listen to Darrell Angai, Worldwide SMC Business Applications Strategy Lead at Microsoft, share…

  • Making the Move: Retail Employee With No Degree to Communications Manager at Microsoft

    Making the Move: Retail Employee With No Degree to Communications Manager at Microsoft

    It takes time to figure out who you are and what you want in life. Growing up without much in the suburbs of Cincinnati with his mom and siblings, Josh’s mom taught him early on about the importance of having manners and treating people with kindness. Today, Josh Roberts is…

  • 3 Unique Ways to Find Your Next Job (Part 2)

    3 Unique Ways to Find Your Next Job (Part 2)

    Job hunting can be a painful process. I get it. Hitting that “Apply” button isn’t so fun when you’re doing it for the 99th time. It’s even less fun when you’re getting rejected or worse—ghosted 👻 Here’s what you can do about it: switch things up. Go about your job hunting journey…

  • Socializing in Seattle: 7 Ways to Meet New People & Make Friends If You’re Facing the Seattle Freeze

    Socializing in Seattle: 7 Ways to Meet New People & Make Friends If You’re Facing the Seattle Freeze

    Some of you may have heard about the “Seattle Freeze” which is the theory that it’s harder for people to make friends in Seattle because the locals are more closed off and less welcoming. I talk a little bit about this topic in one of my vlogs, but I also…

  • 3 Ways You Can Beat Imposter Syndrome Today

    3 Ways You Can Beat Imposter Syndrome Today

    Imposter Syndrome was one of the topics that my newsletter subscribers brought up this month. It’s an interesting topic because I kinda struggle with it and I kinda don’t. These days, I often find myself being overly optimistic about my abilities and impatient about my goals and outcomes. However, I…

  • This advice changed my career back when I was a student

    This advice changed my career back when I was a student

    It’s kinda crazy to think that it’s already been 3 years since I’ve graduated. It feels like it’s been forever, and it feels like it was only yesterday that I was only trekking the halls in between classes and eating McDonalds during my final exams. Anyways, I’ve been doing quite…

  • What is a Career Walking Deck?

    What is a Career Walking Deck?

    In today’s competitive job market, it’s not enough to have a well-written resume and cover letter. As a job seeker, you need to go above and beyond to stand out from the crowd. A Career Walking Deck is a visual presentation that outlines your skills, experiences, and achievements in a…

  • Here’s a tried and true way to stand out in your next job interview

    Here’s a tried and true way to stand out in your next job interview

    It’s a competitive job market out there, folks! More people are applying for fewer jobs, and it seems like the odds are against us. Here’s one thing you need to do to stand out… This is a tried and true method. It worked for me, and it worked for other…

  • Making the Move: Environmental Engineer to Real Estate Agent

    Making the Move: Environmental Engineer to Real Estate Agent

    Back in 2016, Ranjani attended a New Year’s party that changed her career forever! At the time, she had recently been laid off after working for an environmental consulting firm in Seattle where funding was cut off and the budget was tight. Throughout her career, Ranjani had always been a…

  • 3 Secrets to Networking Webinar

    3 Secrets to Networking Webinar

    This topic is one of the critical sessions of my flagship course CareerOS — the complete job search and career opportunity system. Alex from Google & I teach you live starting Nov 7th. Grab a free seat in our next lightning lesson and learn more at maven.com/CareerOS. On Feb 6,…