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9 Things Women Job Hunters Do
If you’re still refreshing your inbox, hoping a recruiter magically appears, Bestie, close that tab.
Because the women actually landing jobs? They’re playing chess, not checkers. ♟️
They're creating their luck with confidence. With strategy. With killer playlists. (Honestly, my Discover Weekly has been on point lately.)
Here are 9 things they do differently when job hunting, and how you can steal their moves. 💃🏽
It's time for you to get it, Gurl. 💋
Building a Personal Brand in 2026 and Beyond
Woof. Are we all back?
Barely holding on after the weird limbo that is the week between Christmas and New Year?
Where time doesn’t exist, meals are 80% cheese, and somehow you’re watching Friends reruns like it’s 1999 again? 🧀📺
Yeah… it’s been real. But it’s time to get back in the saddle.
This year, instead of making (and breaking) resolutions (Here's looking at you, banjo I haven’t played since 2018), I’m opting for something better: 2026 is the year of reputation management. 👀
If your game plan is just “show up and hope for the best,” it might be time for a rebrand. 😏
Because your personal brand already exists, and like it or not, you are the algorithm.
Here’s how to build one that actually works for you this year. ⚡️
On New Year’s Resolutions
Forget resolutions—this year-end ritual is about honest reflection, asking better questions, and moving forward with intention. Especially powerful during career transitions or uncertain seasons, it helps you find clarity, reconnect with purpose, and define what truly matters.
The Art of Graciously Saying No
Ghosting isn’t laziness—it’s discomfort with saying “no.” This perspective explores how avoiding honest communication creates confusion, and why practicing clear, respectful declines leads to stronger relationships in work, hiring, and life.
Are You Spraying Résumés Like Confetti?
Look at you, hitting “Easy Apply” 27 times before breakfast. 💅🏽
Yeah… that’s some solid résumé confetti energy 🎊 and I'm not throwing any shade your way.
For many of my clients, "productivity" means apply apply apply.
But what if there's a better way?
What if you could trade chaos for clarity and finally start landing the right interviews with three simple questions?
Watch to learn more.... 👇🏽
Let’s Talk Career Cushioning
Six and a half years ago, I started résumé writing as a side gig.
While still in Tech, I met with clients daily, honed my craft, and built a collaborative process that worked.
I didn't need the money; I just loved writing.
As I still do, I loved helping with the difficult job of translating wins onto paper. There’s nothing like watching someone’s confidence return after they see their story reflected back at them.
Fast forward to today: I run a thriving résumé writing and career coaching practice that helps people navigate transitions with clarity and confidence.
I set my own hours, can work from anywhere, and, while my boss can overthink at times, we have an exceptional working relationship. 😉
It was a slow burn. I stayed in the corporate world for two years before deciding, after my final layoff, that I was done with the race.
Golden handcuffs were broken, and my side gig offered me a billowy, soft place to land.
If you’ve ever needed a little push to try your hand at something extra on the side, this one’s for you. ☁️
The Trend of Conscious Unbossing
“What’s the toughest part about being a manager?” he asked.
"Being a manager," I replied.
Anyone who’s led people knows: managing isn’t just a job. It’s an emotional, time-consuming second career layered on top of your 9-to-5.
And while I’ll forever love my brilliant, capable gals (shoutout to SNAC—I see you!), I can say with confidence: I don’t ever want to be a manager again. It’s a hard no for me, Dawg.
Turns out, I’m not alone, and it’s reshaping what leadership and the modern workplace really look like. 👀
Why Hire a Résumé Writer?
tl;dr: Hiring a professional résumé writer can cut down your search by over 30%. That means more interviews, less ghosting, and back to a paycheck sooner.
Now that’s what I call solid ROI. 💸
The Art of Cold Pitching
Wanna know the secret to bypassing the black hole that is the applicant tracking system?
🔥 Hot tip: It's part relationship building, part storytelling, and part courage.
When you stop relying on Easy Apply and start creating real connections, you're able to connect to opportunities that may not exist on a careers page.
Learn how below. 👇🏽
The Great Lock-in
Is October the new January? This trend says yes, and honestly, I’m here for it. So, I’m taking that energy and locking into the world of LinkedIn posting (again)… but doing it in my favorite medium: video! Debs will be thrilled to know my degree from 20,000 years ago is finally earning its keep.