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Check out the recent #ACSIndustryMatters career corner and get some tips on how to manage your inbox! ACS Division of Professional Relations (PROF) member Kristin Nuzzio provides some insight on decluttering, reorganizing, and prioritizing all those emails in your inbox. Read now at https://lnkd.in/gQ_HVkmz #ElevatingProfessionalism #IndustryInsights #EmailManagement

66 days part 2! Now, 64 days later, I’m delighted that I’ll be dropping my green banner once the ink on this offer is dry. Following up on my second lesson, I have a ton of folks that I need to thank. I have been fortunate to collaborate with some truly amazing people over the past 12 years, and was blown away by how many folks were there to talk through options, send opportunities my way, be available as references, or just talk. Sofia Mohammed, Dr. Patrice S. Johnson,Karla Tai, LeNard P., Lauren Idoko, Brittany Long, Jeannette Firpo, Larnell Vickers, Nicole Gallub Fajen, Ajaka Roth, SHRM-SCP, Lisa Friscia, SHRM-SCP , Pearl Jones, SHRM-SCP, Christopher Mastrocola ,  Christine Doonan, Danielle Tepper, Debbie Berlin, Hilliary Turnipseed , Justene Miller, SHRM-CP , Korena Johnson, Daniel Swersky,@Kayla Meija, Garth Wright.  I’m so grateful you were available for support, advice, visibility or just to chat. It was really transformative for me to see that my network is far wider and far more impactful than I expected! As far as takeaways, I have just a few – realizing that this has become lengthy! All is All. There are folks who will say that no one gets called in from a cold-application, and encourage you to only look for referrals. While I had an amazing group of folks, only 1 of the 9 that moved forward was through a referral. Definitely lean on your people, but recruiters are posting and viewing for all! Know your worth: While getting a job was my job, not all orgs are the right match. This is the first time I have ever made certain that I was interviewing folks as much as they were interviewing me. I asked the questions in the interviews that I would sometimes have waited to ask during onboarding and with a mentor, and there are some places where I had the great luxury of realizing wouldn’t be a fit and moving on from. Can’t wait to share my next steps news soon! 

#Event #workshop #talentacquisition Calling all TA and HR leaders!!! Great session tomorrow on crafting a positive candidate experience. Registration is in the comments.

WOW… 30K+ post impressions and 1K+ profile views in the last few days since my last post?! Unbelievable. Huge thank you to all that engaged/sent messages/offered introductions/scheduled interviews/shared their experiences and offered encouragement and positive energy. It’s been so fun to reconnect with previous connections and make new ones. I’ve had recruiters, hiring managers, students, and old and new professional connections reach out and suggest hoping on a call. For this reason, I created a link (https://lnkd.in/edK_uxVV) to chat. Please feel free to grab time for a coffee chat and we can discuss professional opportunities or just get to know one another and brainstorm how we can support each other’s careers. I’ve spoken with Josh Braun, Steve Richard, Prabha Dublish, Mrittika Majumdar and others through this Calendly feature on their LinkedIn profiles and really enjoyed each conversation. It's now been YEARS since some of those conversations and I still remember and appreciate them- implementing the same myself to see what happens! I'm happy to be of help in any way possible. Looking forward to meeting you. #Networking #CoffeeChat #OpenToWork #JobSearch #Mentorship #Recruiting #Hiring #CareerAdvice

But what if they ask me about ..... > the career gaps on my CV > why my contract ended > why I'm available immediately > why I left my previous job > why I'm not working right now > why I've changed jobs so many times > why I've had an extended career break These sorts of fears have come up in conversations recently with people applying for roles wondering how a potential employer might view their current situation. Have you been asking yourself the same sorts of questions? I don't think you should apologise for your life experience. There are all sorts of reasons why things happen. Be clear, concise and authentic in your response. It's perfectly acceptable to have other priorities, especially when it comes to family, or to want a role that better fits your purpose, values and career aspirations. Highlight how you've used the time or experience for personal growth, acquiring new skills, or focusing on significant projects that have prepared you for this next opportunity. Better still, come and join me for The Get Hired System—this is a short programme starting on 28th May. I'll teach you how to use LinkedIn to attract your dream role and give you my best tips and guidance based on my 25 years of experience as a hiring manager. During the four-week boot camp, you'll be able to ask me anything so that you feel confident and ready to shine in your next interview. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/es6WCNwA Plus, I'll audit your LinkedIn profile and give you access to my weekly coaching calls until 28 June - and these are a game changer!

Here are 25 job search checklist points to help you achieve job search success: