A Fresh Spring Start

A Fresh Spring Start

Maybe it’s not your first time looking for a job, but it’s your first time in a long time.


If you’ve been out of the game for a while, taking those first few steps can be daunting. You have to dust off the ol’ resume — then figure out if resumes are even still a thing. Do we call them CVs now? Or just go straight to LinkedIn? Do we have to use LinkedIn?


So many questions!


This newsletter won’t answer them all, but hopefully, will give you some inspiration if you’re starting a new job search… or even thinking about it.


Look for a Position That Aligns with Your Values


You don’t just want a well-paying job. You want a job you feel good about. You want a job with a company that shares your environmental and sociopolitical values.


A recruiter can help you align yourself with like-minded companies. We get to know our client companies intimately, so we can share open roles with job seekers that seem right on a personal level, not just based on resume points.


It’s also your job as a professional person to learn how to communication your passions and values. If a commitment to sustainability is high on your priority list, you have to reflect that in your resume and cover letter.


If you’re not sure how to communicate your values effectively, work with your recruiter on the best tactics. And if you don’t have a recruiter, reach out.


Get the Most Out of Your Relationship with a Recruiter


We all know that recruiters can help job seekers better prepare for interviews. They can suggest the right approach to answering questions, give you insight into the people you’ll be meeting with, and even talk you through a mock interview.


But in the midst of your job search, you can get more out of your relationship with a recruiter if you know the right questions to ask. They may give you this information without prompting, but keep in mind that you’ll want to learn…

●Which skills are most important to the hiring manager(s) and how you can connect the dots to your own resume and experience

●Not just who will be interviewing you, but what those people are like

●Whether they recommend a certain dress code for the interview

●How many other people are in the running for this role


As a recruiter for the past for many years, I have plenty of experience connecting job seekers with potential employers. I lend that experience to the candidates I speak with every day.


Should You Announce a Job Loss on Social Media?


Losing a job doesn’t exactly inspire joy for most people. Even if it it wasn’t the right fit, and had nothing to do with you personally, there’s often a sense of shame that goes along with being fired or laid off. So the advice I’m about to give you might sound counterintuitive, but hear me out.


More and more, I see people sharing their job loss stories on social media — particularly LinkedIn. I once thought of this as “oversharing,” I have to admit, it makes a lot of sense.


First and most obviously, if you want a new job, you’ll likely have to leverage social media to help you find one. Even if you work with a recruiter like me, it’s always a good idea to keep networking in tandem, and networking, today, often means hanging out online.


There’s also far less shame in losing a job than it might feel like in the moment. It’s happening to a lot of people all over the place, so it’s a common experience. Lately, even TikTok has become a place where young professionals share their traumatic work experiences and angles for a new role.


The key is to keep it positive. Be authentic and transparent — but never bitter or vindictive. Don’t slam your prior employer. Instead, be humble and grateful for what you learned, and look ahead to what you’d like to do next. With the right approach, social media can really be your ally.


Also your ally: a good recruiter! Hit “reply” if you’d like to launch a new job search today.Maybe it’s not your first time looking for a job, but it’s your first time in a long time.

If you’ve been out of the game for a while, taking those first few steps can be daunting. You have to dust off the ol’ resume — then figure out if resumes are even still a thing. Do we call them CVs now? Or just go straight to LinkedIn? Do we have to use LinkedIn?

So many questions!

This newsletter won’t answer them all, but hopefully, will give you some inspiration if you’re starting a new job search… or even thinking about it.

Look for a Position That Aligns with Your Values

You don’t just want a well-paying job. You want a job you feel good about. You want a job with a company that shares your environmental and sociopolitical values.

A recruiter can help you align yourself with like-minded companies. We get to know our client companies intimately, so we can share open roles with job seekers that seem right on a personal level, not just based on resume points.

It’s also your job as a professional person to learn how to communication your passions and values. If a commitment to sustainability is high on your priority list, you have to reflect that in your resume and cover letter.

If you’re not sure how to communicate your values effectively, work with your recruiter on the best tactics. And if you don’t have a recruiter, reach out.

Get the Most Out of Your Relationship with a Recruiter

We all know that recruiters can help job seekers better prepare for interviews. They can suggest the right approach to answering questions, give you insight into the people you’ll be meeting with, and even talk you through a mock interview.

But in the midst of your job search, you can get more out of your relationship with a recruiter if you know the right questions to ask. They may give you this information without prompting, but keep in mind that you’ll want to learn…

●Which skills are most important to the hiring manager(s) and how you can connect the dots to your own resume and experience

●Not just who will be interviewing you, but what those people are like

●Whether they recommend a certain dress code for the interview

●How many other people are in the running for this role

As a recruiter for the past for many years, I have plenty of experience connecting job seekers with potential employers. I lend that experience to the candidates I speak with every day.

Should You Announce a Job Loss on Social Media?

Losing a job doesn’t exactly inspire joy for most people. Even if it it wasn’t the right fit, and had nothing to do with you personally, there’s often a sense of shame that goes along with being fired or laid off. So the advice I’m about to give you might sound counterintuitive, but hear me out.

More and more, I see people sharing their job loss stories on social media — particularly LinkedIn. I once thought of this as “oversharing,” I have to admit, it makes a lot of sense.

First and most obviously, if you want a new job, you’ll likely have to leverage social media to help you find one. Even if you work with a recruiter like me, it’s always a good idea to keep networking in tandem, and networking, today, often means hanging out online.

There’s also far less shame in losing a job than it might feel like in the moment. It’s happening to a lot of people all over the place, so it’s a common experience. Lately, even TikTok has become a place where young professionals share their traumatic work experiences and angles for a new role.

The key is to keep it positive. Be authentic and transparent — but never bitter or vindictive. Don’t slam your prior employer. Instead, be humble and grateful for what you learned, and look ahead to what you’d like to do next. With the right approach, social media can really be your ally.

Also your ally: a good recruiter! Hit “reply” if you’d like to launch a new job search today.

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