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Spending 40+ hours per week applying to jobs is not a job search strategy; it’s a default position that too many people rely on. But with hundreds of people applying for some job within days of listing, you need to do more than apply. Find Your Dream Job guest Katie Silver says you need to narrow down your search to those things that bring you joy. You’re more likely to stay with a company longer if you enjoy working there, says Katie. And don’t be afraid of doing contract or fractional work, as it opens up opportunities for growth, experience, and expanding your network. 

About Our Guest:

Katie Silver is the co-founder of the Southern Pass Company.

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• Learn more about how Katie can help you by visiting her website at www.southernpassco.com.
• Connect with Katie on LinkedIn.
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Experience is not the only thing potential employers are looking for when filling a role; they need to know you have the skills to complete the tasks the position requires. But beyond that, Find Your Dream Job guest Alicia Perkins says your skills can translate to new opportunities for you when leveraged correctly. Alicia suggests focusing more on the outcomes of your skills than the specific skills themselves. Share with hiring managers how you used your skills to achieve measurable outcomes in your previous roles, and how you can use them to meet the needs they are currently hiring for. 

About Our Guest:

Alicia Perkins is the founder of The Best You Academy.

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• End burnout, eliminate self-doubt, and reach the next level in your career with this FREE masterclass from Alicia. 
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Finding a job can be an isolating experience, but it doesn’t have to be. There is a wide variety of support available for job seekers, but according to Find Your Dream Job guest Casey Hasten, you want to focus on 3 key areas of support: networking, coaches, and mentors. A coach will help you make decisions that are best for you. A mentor will walk you through experiences they have personally walked through. A strong network will open up a world of possibilities for positions you never could have known about. Taking advantage of all three will put you on the fast track to success. 

About Our Guest:

Casey Hasten is the director of recruiting and coaching at We Are VIP. Casey also hosts the We Are VIP Podcast and serves as CEO of Success North Dallas.

Resources in This Episode:

• Tune in to the We Are VIP Podcast for insights from thought leaders, information about incredible job opportunities, and tips for landing your dream job.
• Learn more about working with Casey by visiting wearevip.com.
• Connect with Casey on LinkedIn. 
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An AI bot might seem like the answer to the hours you spend submitting resumes and filling out application materials, but it could be harming your job search. These bots submit information about you without your oversight. Not only that, says Find Your Dream Job guest Jessica Miller-Merrell, but the facts they share are the same for each position. Jessica recommends taking the time to tailor each resume and application for the job you want. Narrow down your unique skillset, focus on the jobs that fit your skills, and spend your time researching your ideal companies and positions instead of submitting thousands of resumes per week.

About Our Guest:

Jessica Miller-Merrell is the founder of Workology. It's a workplace resource for HR, recruiting, and business leaders.

Resources in This Episode:

• For insights into how the world of HR and recruiting works, tune in to Jessica’s podcast.
• Grab Jessica’s ebook, Secrets of the Job Hunt, by visiting go.workology.com/secrets-of-the-job-hunt/.
• Connect with Jessica on LinkedIn. 
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When dealing with a tough job market, it’s crucial to have enough resilience to get you through without falling prey to a negative mindset. How do you build that resilience? According to Find Your Dream Job guest Ruthie Ditzler, you start by dealing with the negative messages you tell yourself. Learn how you self-sabotage and find ways to correct that. Ruthie says the best way to build positive mindset is to reflect on all the wins from your career. Create a document you can look back on that lists some of your proudest accomplishments, both large and small. 

About Our Guest:

Ruthie Ditzler is part of the Talent Career Coaching team.

Resources in This Episode:

• If you’re an early professional, find out how Ruthie can help you figure out your future by visiting www.talentcareercoaching.com/meet-ruthie.
• Connect with Ruthie on LinkedIn.
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Do you feel exhausted by your job search? If you’re facing discouragement, heaviness, or burnout, Find Your Dream Job guest Leigha May says you could be dealing with job search fatigue. Leigha is here to share ways to overcome that feeling of fatigue. She says it starts with setting a daily intention for the time spent and the actions completed in your search. Next, you must adopt a positive mindset. And finally, tap into your network. Spending more time with other humans will give you a boost in motivation. 

About Our Guest:

Leigha May is here to talk about how to avoid job search fatigue. She’s a career coach for high-achieving professionals.

Resources in This Episode:

• Does your life make you excited to wake up every day? If not, find out how Leigha can help you make that happen by visiting her website at leighamaycoaching.com.
• Connect with Leigha on LinkedIn.
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If you head into an interview scared you might say the wrong thing, you might come off as less than confident. How do you overcome the fear of not saying what the interviewer wants to hear? Find Your Dream Job guest Janine Esbrand suggests evaluating your past experiences to reveal exactly what you have to offer. Once you know the value you bring to the table, Janine says it’s as easy as having a few examples of specific experiences where you solved the same type of problem the company is facing. 

About Our Guest:

Janine Esbrand is a career strategist, an executive coach, and the host of the Career Change Maker Podcast.

Resources in This Episode:

• Ready to move into the driver’s seat in your career? Get Janine’s advice for doing so by signing up for her free email series at solitary-dawn-177.myflodesk.com/emailseries.
• Tune in to Janine’s podcast for career change guidance, strategy, and inspiration.
• Connect with Janine on LinkedIn. 
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If you rely on job boards and your resume to get a job, you need to update your strategy. In a market of thousands of applicants for each position, you have to stand out and search for a job in unconventional ways. Find Your Dream Job guest Yauhan Mehta shares new methods for how to get job offers and maximize your salary. Yauhan stresses the need to develop your personal brand and ways to remain top of mind with hiring managers. If you’re tired of sending in your resume to dozens of openings, Yauhan is here to help you break into the hidden job market. 

About Our Guest:

Yauhan  Mehta is a career coach who helps you stand out, get job offers, and maximize your salary.

Resources in This Episode:

• Connect with Yauhan on LinkedIn. 

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A job interview is not a legal deposition; you aren’t there to sit quietly and only speak when spoken to. You have the opportunity in an interview to share who you are and build rapport with the hiring manager, says Find Your Dream Job guest Ann Tropea. Ann urges you to practice before the interview, to create a list of your most valuable offerings, prepare questions for the employer, and not be afraid to steer the conversation in a direction that allows you to offer your solutions to their problems. 

About Our Guest:

Ann Tropea is cohost of the Career Bitches podcast. Ann is also an author, a public speaker, and an advisor for student media at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County.

Resources in This Episode:

• If you need solid career advice, tune in to the Career Bitches podcast.
• Connect with Ann on LinkedIn.

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With hundreds to thousands of applicants for the most desirable openings, you need your application materials to stand out. It’s not enough to submit a resume and cover letter; they have to be unique from the rest, says Find Your Dream Job guest Kareem Rogers. Kareem has a 4-step plan for standing out in this market, and it starts with networking. Use your network to find companies that are hiring or to get referrals. Kareem also suggests making a list of things that differentiate you from other applicants and adding those to a well thought-out cover letter. 

About Our Guest:

Kareem Rogers is a recruiter, a career coach, and the owner of the HR Depot.

Resources in This Episode:

• Want your resume to stay at the top of the pile? Let Kareem help you; find out more at his website, HR Depot.
• Connect with Kareem on LinkedIn.

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You’ve been fired or laid off, or perhaps you took time off for personal reasons. How much of that information do you have to share in an interview for a new job? Not much, says Find Your Dream Job guest Heather Joy. You can share the main point - you were laid off or took time to care for a family member - but anymore than that isn’t necessary. Heather cautions that if an interviewer continues to dig for more than that, it’s a red flag. She shares strategies for moving the conversation along to what you have to offer and how you can fill the need they have.

About Our Guest:

Heather Joy is the founder and owner of Write Path Resumes & Career Coaching.

Resources in This Episode:

• If you’re ready for more support in your career next steps, find out how Heather can help you by visiting Write Path Resumes & Career Coaching.
• Connect with Heather on LinkedIn.

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