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Gen Z Knows How to (Side) Hustle - and We Can All Learn from Them — Career Coach JobJenny
By Nick Friesen Nick is a recent graduate of Seattle University’s Creative Writing & Film Studies program Throughout high school, I worked as a grocery store clerk – a fairly run-of-the-mill job, but one that gave me spending money and skills that have come in handy in later jobs. Ple
Resume Words and Phrases that Show the World You're a Leader (or Are Ready to Be One) — Career Coach JobJenny
The struggle is real. Trust us. We've worked with thousands of job seekers and transitioning professionals over the years. And if there's one universal truth when it comes to creating a compelling resume, it's this:
I Wrote a Book: Here's How it All Unfolded — Career Coach JobJenny
Some of you probably know that I wrote a book this year. It’s already available for preorder , which is incredibly exciting and a bit surreal. I’ve been asked a lot of questions about how I landed the opportunity, what the process was like, if I’d do it again, and what comes next, so I thought I’d
Are You Clear That 2022 Will be Your Year? (Start Here) — Career Coach JobJenny
‘Tis the start of December, and one thing is clear: you want a new job, and you want it next year! (I’ll be here all week, folks!) Inspiring holiday rhymes aside, have you secretly dreamt of ditching your career for a whole new gig? Ever feel as if you missed your true calling somewhere along t
How to Calm the F#@k Down Before a Job Interview (So They Can Meet Your Amazing Self) — Career Coach JobJenny
By Julia Laginess (Summer Intern, Miami University Class of 2022) Going into your first, second, or hundredth job interview can be extremely nerve wracking, especially if it's a job that you really want.
PROOF: Job Seekers Who Did It - Stephanie Derham — Career Coach JobJenny
PROOF is an occasional series that celebrates people who employed new job search strategies and landed an amazing new job or promotion — or shifted into an entirely new career. Stephanie Derham was more than 20 years into her dream career with Nike when the proverbial shoe dropped. As part of a ma
A Hot Deal for Summer: Our Resume Refresh — Career Coach JobJenny
I’m in Portland, Oregon. It’s 96 degrees and sunny today, but this is a VERY new development for us. For April, May, and even most of June, we “enjoyed” record-breaking rain and cold. I literally had a turtleneck on like a week ago. It’s been positively gross. But just like magic, it’s now summer
How Recruiters Can Help You Land a Job (and How to Find the Right One) — Career Coach JobJenny
By Karen Friesen What a fantastic day it would be if the hiring manager for your dream job were to roll up to your house, Publishers Clearing House-style, and drop a spectacular job offer right in your lap. I mean, riiiight?
How to Network When You're Making a Career Pivot (and Networking is Hard) — Career Coach JobJenny
By Karen Friesen Remember when you were little and people would ask what you wanted to be when you grew up —and you’d blurt out "firefighter!” or “dancer!” without a moment of hesitation? Then you turned 18 and it was time to go to college and you were pretty sure you wanted to be, let’s sa
What to Do When Your "Usual" Job Search Methods Aren't Working Anymore — Career Coach JobJenny
Remember the good old days? I do. I’d decide that I wanted (or needed) a new job, spruce up my resume, and head over to one of the job boards to see what was open. I’d upload my resume, cover letter and any other stuff I was asked to provide, hit send and wait.
My Commitment to This Community — Career Coach JobJenny
I'm sad. I'm uncomfortable. I'm embarrassed. I'm ashamed. I'm raging mad. And, for the past many days -- in this slurry of searing emotions -- I've been at a rare and complete loss of words. This silence has been, in part, intentional. Like many, I've been terrified to say the wrong thing. An
How to Calm the Voices and Make Genuine Progress With Your First (Real) Job Search — Career Coach JobJenny
I've spent some time talking to recent college graduates of late. I've also spent time speaking with their parents. What a wild time to be heading out into the real world. Ho-ly cow. These conversations helped me immensely as I crafted our just-launched guides: How to Land Your First (Real) Job
New LinkedIn Features that Scream "Help You Land a Job" — Career Coach JobJenny
By now, you’ve surely noticed that times, they are a changin’ over on LinkedIn.com. Most notably, they’ve just rolled out a spankin’ new user interface, for both mobile and desktop. They’ve also introduced some great new features in recent months that may be mighty useful as you work to land a job o