Career Sherpa

Guide for Lifetime Career Navigation

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Summary Sunday: Issue 565

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The changing nature of the labor market mandates that job seekers adjust their strategies. Whether it be changes in technology used by recruiters (and job seekers), return to office, or the economy in ...
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Summary Sunday: Issue 564

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There are fewer jobs posted in most industries, but that doesn't mean you should stop looking. Diversify your job search beyond the job boards! Be proactive, not reactive! Obviously, LinkedIn is a ...
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Summary Sunday: Issue 563

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Job Search requires multiple skills. From writing to interviewing to branding to strategizing. You can find a little bit of each of these in this week's Summary Sunday. ...
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Summary Sunday: Issue 562

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Artificial Intelligence is impacting the lives of recruiters and job seekers - in positive ways. However, at the end of the day, people hire people. Job seekers need current tech skills AND human ...
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25+ Ideas for Where To Network

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Networking is a crucial skill for job seekers, but knowing where to start can be challenging. If you are looking for ideas for where to network, these will help you understand that networking ...
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Summary Sunday: Issue 561

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Here's the thing about job search advice. The answer always is - it depends. There is more competition in the job market overall... but maybe not in all industries. As a job seeker, it's up to you ...
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Summary Sunday: Issue 560

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There is a steep learning curve involved in job search. And many skills you need to succeed in a job search are not skills you would typically use in your job. The good news is there are resources and ...
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Checklist for a Job Search

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Having a checklist for job search makes sure you have the right equipment and tools to compete. Without having everything you need, you potentially waste a lot of time.  While gathering this ...
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Summary Sunday: Issue 559

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Do you understand how recruiters work and how they think? Well, this should help! There's no magic. Every recruiter has their own set of preferences for sourcing and vetting candidates. But many ...
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Summary Sunday: Issue 558

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Even though it's summer, you can still take steps to move your job search forward. Set aside time to continue to learn about today's job search trends and invest time learning about trends in your ...
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Summary Sunday: Issue 557

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Searching for a new job requires clarity on what you want to do and where you want to do it. You need a solid strategy but most importantly you need tenacity. In short, job search is more than hitting ...
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Summary Sunday: Issue 556

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Artificial Intelligence is impacting every area of our lives, including job search. This will require each of us to become better critical thinkers to identify the noise from the genuine. Keeping ...
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Summary Sunday: Issue 553

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Tools and technology change rapidly. Yet as wonderful as technology can be, it doesn't replace the need for human connection through interactions. Keep this in mind as you are searching for a new job. ...
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Summary Sunday: Issue 552

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When you are searching for a job, you will inevitably run into unexpected scenarios. You will have questions, experience self-doubt and even feel discouraged. You'll also experience great wins, ...
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Summary Sunday: Issue 551

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Job search requires writing and marketing skills. It also requires strong verbal communication. If these skills are not part of your normal work function, you'll want some help. That's what this ...
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15 Ways to Own Digital Terrain

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It is now no longer optional...you must have an online presence! Your career stability and your job search demand it. Here are some tips to help you begin claiming digital terrain and brand it ...
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Summary Sunday: Issue 550

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Job search strategies change based on the economy, the level and type of work you are looking for, and your personal situation. In other words, there's no absolute right way for everyone. However, ...
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Creating a Network from Scratch

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If you are new to job search and you are turned off by hearing you should network, you should know this. You have been networking all along, but you just didn't call it that. Take the focus ...
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