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Interviews have never been easy, but in today's job market, the trend is more rounds of interviews to dig deeper into a candidate's skills, qualifications, alignment, motives, potential, risks, and fit. Knowing what the hiring manager is looking for will give you an edge.

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Hiring managers need you to solve their problems. When making a hiring decision, they need a "WHY". Why should they hire you? Interview candidates need to be very clear about what they deliver, how they deliver, and why it matters.

AI experience and skills will be required in most roles going forward--Generative and Predictive AI, LLMs, Prompt Engineering, and more. Invest in educating yourself to secure your future. There are hundreds of courses you can take for free. buff.ly/Q30aHxg

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Recruiters have a lot of choices. Don’t let them pass you by because they see “out of work” and think “out of touch”. For a list of ways to maintain your edge, credibility, and visibility, read today's blog post. bit.ly/4hEiZfT

Don't get caught unprepared! linkedin.com/posts/debbierm…

LinkedIn is not the only place recruiting scams are happening. Stay vigilant job seekers! bit.ly/49nDs6F

Recruiters and hiring managers are not just looking FOR something (skills, qualifications, etc), they are also they are trying to AVOID risk.

If you are using your work email as your LinkedIn Username (the primary email on your profile), you need to change it NOW!! If you lose access to your primary email it is VERY difficult and sometimes impossible to regain access to your account. Just make the change!

Extremely informative article about how you're viewed as a job applicant. Don't miss this! bit.ly/3Xmie1R

It's a High Five Friday! This week 5 clients landed jobs, three landed their second jobs since working with me, one landed their first job, and one received a promotion. Our work is an investment in your future — both short- and long-term. There is hope in today's job market.

Job applications decline in December, making it an ideal time for you to keep your job search active--just a little less competition!

Some companies are allowing candidates to choose between human and AI interviews. It's important to realize that this choice is actually your first important interview question and may tell the company a lot about you. Link to full Fast Company article: bit.ly/3XTOjOV

Three actions to help speed up your job search.

If you remember only ONE thing for your 2026 job search, it should be this: a resume, even a great one, is NOT enough to give your job search traction. Use ALL of your job search tools, including LinkedIn, Networking, Cover Letter, Upskilling, Interview Prep, and more

Looking ahead: Check out Fast Company's snapshot of laws that will impact the workplace in 2026. bit.ly/3LGITEg

Your Job Search Team Needs 4 Key Players. In today's job market, being a solo player is not a strategy; it's a mistake. Read the entire blog post here. bit.ly/4qS1X1X

STAR vs. SOAR: Know the difference. Most candidates know STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result). It's the go-to framework for behavioral interviews. For senior or executive roles, STAR isn't enough. That's where SOAR becomes the game changer.