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You’ve probably heard the term ‘hidden job market’ But what does that mean?

It's jobs you don't know about but are available. You find them by letting everyone in your network know what you're looking for
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Hey Recruiter, Want to Talk to Me? Fill Out This Application First

What if, instead of people applying to jobs, the jobs applied to people? If you’re a recruiter competing in a tight market for software engineers, this could be your new reality.
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You’re not alone in job search

Your first few weeks after job loss  will be rocky. I liken job loss to losing a family member. Think about the similarities. When someone dies, 🙏 You’re in shock 🙏 You start notifying others – about the funeral, etc. 🙏 You cancel the person’s SSN, contact credit card companies, doctors’ offices, etc. 🙏 You... MORE
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Jump in, the posting water’s fine!

Don’t be afraid. Use LinkedIn to build relationships. Easier said than done? Yup. Really? Yup Remember you’re not on an interview here, you’re not applying for a job and you have something as valuable to say as any of those ‘influencers’ do – maybe even more so. Where to start? Find a post or article... MORE
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Look for us on Meller Marketing’s Friday VIP Job Seeker Hours

My Networking Central is excited to participate…… What’s covered **Success stories from fellow attendees – hear from fellow job seekers who got a job, who got an offer, who are negotiating, who were called back by a recruiter / hiring manager, or other steps along the way to success. **Questions from attendees. This might be... MORE
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Using LinkedIn when in job search

If you've lost your job, make sure your LinkedIn profile tells your story - how your skills and background separate you from everyone else
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Latest LinkedIn best practices

✅ Create a very specific, targeted personalized connection request. ✅ Don’t follow up right away – give it a day or so. ✅ Use at least one of your days on LinkedIn to just engage on other people’s posts. ✅ It can be a bit too ‘stalky’ to connect with everyone who’s viewed your profile... MORE
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How To Message Someone On LinkedIn About A Job

Courtesy of Hannah Morgan – the Career Sherpa LinkedIn has great potential for job seekers. The networking site connects you with millions of working professionals, and you can easily find the right people to reach out to when seeking employment. Whether you have an interest in working with a specific organization or you’re looking to... MORE
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Are You Using LinkedIn for a Career Change, but Don’t Want Your Employer to Know?

Courtesy of Brenda Meller from Meller Marketing Thinking about using LinkedIn for your next career change, but don’t want your employer to know? Here are a few LinkedIn strategy tips for those of you seeking to use in “stealth mode” (so you don’t alert your employer). No, it’s not a new LinkedIn setting. It’s my... MORE
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NSCN Coach report findings

💡 – Job loss takes a emotional and professional toll 💡 – Different services needed for different groups 💡 – State agencies need to work together, not apart 💡 – Better partnerships needed between employers and agencies Most people won’t read 46 pages of findings or the 4-page brief from the New Start Career Network... MORE
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