About Job Titles

Job titles vary wildly across companies. What’s a “Supervising Producer” at one place might be a “Talent Lead” or “Department Head” at another. Don’t let terminology keep you from finding your fit.

Today's Quote - What Makes you Live

 

• "Don't ask yourself what the world needs; ask yourself what makes you come alive. And then go and do that. Because what the world needs is people who are alive." – Howard Thurman 

Recent Grads - Looking for Your Career Opportunity -

  Recent Grads - Looking for Your Career Opportunity - Create a spreadsheet that will keep you organized.

The spreadsheet will serve as a log where you can keep the name of the companies and positions you have applied. You should include dates, location, type of company, method submitted (email, company website, job board).

You can use a second tab to upload the names of new contacts. These people are now part of your network.

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AI's Dual Impact (Investment and Layoffs):

AI's Dual Impact (Investment and Layoffs): 

Artificial Intelligence (AI) I drives investment in infrastructure but also fuels fears of layoffs, especially in tech, while benefiting essential, skill-based jobs less prone to automation. In addition, the challenges that young workers / recent grads face persists due to high application volumes from AI-assisted job seekers and employers using AI for narrow filtering.

Target your Resume - Look for Keywords in the Job Description

  Target your Resume - Look for Keywords in the Job Description

Just do not submit your resume when interested in a job your saw posted online. Analyze each job description for keywords that show what the employer is seeking as qualification and include those keywords in your resume in the "Core Strengths" (keyword section) as well as in experience and summary where relevant.

For example, if the position is for a marketing manager, an employer might list keywords like "marketing communications," "campaign management," "A/B Testing" o in the job description. Pay particular attention to anything listed in the "Requirements" or "Qualifications" sections - this will make your analysis and tweaking of your resume easier and less time consuming.

More TikTok - Job Search Best Practices

 More TikTok -

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Job Boards - An Electronic Dumpster Fire...

 Job Boards - An Electronic Dumpster Fire... 

To all job seekers - please stop taking the path of least resistance and minimize your job board submissions (Glassdoor, Indeed) to less than 5%.

Why - Well, this channel is a black hole, an inefficient use of time. To many applicants and format requirements that the candidate does not understand results in an overwhelming amount of rejections. I look at the job boards as a version of a electronic dumpster.

NETWORKING is the best way to find work. I know it is a hard path at times, but the best jobs are not published, esp. on generic job boards. If you want to branch out, do so on vertical boards (i.e. professional associations, industry groups, etc.).

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Keep Your Resume Updated

 This one might be a no-brainer but don’t neglect your resume, even if you’re unemployed. Add every relevant volunteer opportunity or certificate to help your resume stand out. If you feel your career gap is something to hide, think again — most people have had a gap in their work experience.

And if you address it honestly, potential employers may even see your career gap as a plus. That was the time you spent learning. Once you land that job, keep updating your resume as new experiences and achievements pop up — you’ll thank yourself the next time you’re ready to hit the job market.

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Just the fundamentals...

 Just the fundamentals...

There are an inordinate amount of information on this site and other Internet portals, offering numerous strategies for finding new career opportunities. You will read crazy, off the wall stuff from publishers (many are scammers), making bold claims that they can provide a shortcut to landing your next role.

Please do not take the bait. There are no guarantees in life other than death and taxes. Nobody can promise you a job with a set time frame - do not fall for that phony-baloney. Therefore, when you take a step back, be fundamental, avoid the hooks and gadgets.

You need to have a great resume that is not AI generated, one that is ATS compliant and includes numerous success stories from the past 5-7 years. Be wary of ageism - only need to go back 10-12 years (15 if you are seeks senior level / C-Suite role).

When your resume is ready, start networking and avoid the silly job boards where you are lucky to get a 2% response.

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 Instagram - Stay at Home Moms

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Please, I beg of you, target your resume!

 Please, I beg of you, target your resume!

Tailor your resume, using the job posting as a guide. Using a general resume for each application is foolish and a waste of time. Take five (5) minutes to review the job posting, identify the key requirements and keywords, and adjust your resume accordingly to showcase your primary skills and achievements. 

If you do not embrace the need for making adjustments, chances are that you will not pass ATS requirements.