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Don't miss the window for this powerful networking hack advice job search Jan 10, 2024

I know every other post online right now is #NEWYEARNEWYOU focused and we're just getting to that threshold where it starts being weird to begin every call with "Happy New Year!"

BUT, I don't want...

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The Generalist's Dilemma career change generalist how to job search storytelling Oct 16, 2023

Being "well-rounded" was an explicit expectation when I was growing up. 

It meant having a range of experiences, interests, and skills. To be a choir geek involved in activism with skills...

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The Purpose Career Lab is changing in September 2023 announcements job search news programs purpose career lab updates Jul 05, 2023

Hello friends!

The Purpose Career Lab is a unique mix of career change accelerator and support group specifically designed for mid-career (10+ years) social impact professionals.

Featuring a...

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3 mindset shifts to improve your job search action step how to job search Dec 06, 2022

On a pretty much daily basis, I get asked this question:

What am I doing wrong in my job hunt? 

I get it.

You might be worried about limited opportunities in social impact,...

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Forget the elevator pitch and try this approach for introductions instead advice how to job search networking Oct 25, 2022

There are certain jargon terms that are just not my jam...

Low-hanging fruit (why does this make me feel sick?)

Disrupting (when was disrupted train service a good thing?)

All-in (much like...

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Employer red flag? Tasks in hiring process 🚩 advice job search q&a Oct 01, 2022

A friend recently reminded me of her experience applying to a well-respected foundation in NYC.

After completing several interview rounds, she was excited for what seemed to be a final test:

...

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3 surprising solutions to the job hunt slump action step advice how to job search jobsearch Sep 05, 2022

Do you remember that first moment when you made the decision to leave your job? 

 

How the heavy backpack of “what ifs” lifted from your aching back, the clouds parted, and a...

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Your Dream Job: A Love Story career change job search quitting storytelling May 28, 2022

Once upon a time...

While browsing jobs on Linkedin, you read the job description. Your eyes light up. Could it be?

 

The organization is reputable, the role is slightly more senior than...

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Career advice for new grads advice career career change job search new grads May 20, 2022

This week Reid Hoffman, co-founder of Linkedin issued a challenge on Linkedin to share your best career advice and insights to new grads and anyone else entering the world of work or at a...

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How to make your dream job a reality career coaching tips how to job search Feb 21, 2022

Dear one, 

How are you feeling about your job right now?

I've had some really amazing coaching sessions recently where clients started from a limited set of choices about their next...

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3 surprising solutions to your job search fatigue career freedownload how to job openings job search jobsearch resources Aug 11, 2021

Have you ever felt like fully giving up on a job search? 

 

A while ago, I realized I was ready for a new and different challenge and started applying for new roles. At first I...

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How to match your work with your values career job search Feb 22, 2021

A few months ago, I caught up with a friend who was finishing his PhD. He was deeply focused on housing and labor justice in his doctorate and was just starting the job search. 

 

But...

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