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Hidden Signals Interviewers Notice
Strong interview performance is about more than having the right answers. This conversation explores how clear communication, compelling storytelling, confidence, and thoughtful preparation help candidates make a lasting impression throughout the interview process.
Résumé Tips for New Grads
Many early-career professionals struggle to land interviews because their résumé focuses on tasks instead of impact. This guide shares practical strategies for highlighting ownership, accomplishments, and value to create a stronger first impression.
Why Qualified Candidates Still Get Rejected
This conversation with startup leader Donovan Bass explores how company stage influences hiring, résumé strategy, interviewing, and career fit. Learn why aligning your experience with an organization's needs leads to stronger interviews and better long-term career decisions.
Paying for Friends?
You’re not paying for friends—you’re investing in the space that makes real connection possible. This reflection explores how intentional communities create deeper relationships, belonging, and support that lasts far beyond the moment.
Mine Was by Green Day… Yours?
New graduates are entering a challenging job market with little guidance on how to actually land a role. This program helps early-career professionals build confidence, strengthen their résumé, and navigate the job search strategically from day one.
Adapting to the “Forever Layoff”
The “Forever Layoff” reflects a shift toward ongoing, under-the-radar job cuts, creating constant uncertainty. This perspective highlights why true career security now comes from visibility, relationships, and adaptability—not a single employer.
A Girl Talk Testimonial
Real closeness doesn’t happen by accident—it’s built through time, trust, and showing up. This reflection explores how intentional connection creates spaces where people feel safe to be seen, heard, and supported.
Preparing for a Major Career Shift
The “Great Career Shift” reflects a growing movement of professionals rethinking their paths. This perspective highlights how upskilling, networking, and strategic transitions are reshaping careers—and why flexibility, growth, and culture now drive career decisions.
The Girl Talk Origin Story
A reflection on over a decade of facilitating spaces for women to connect, be seen, and have honest conversations. Girl Talk builds on this foundation, offering a supportive community for women seeking deeper connection and shared understanding.
The Truth About ATS Filters, Keywords, and Hiring in 2026
This conversation with talent acquisition leader Jorge explores what recruiters actually look for in today's hiring market—from résumé impact and interview authenticity to networking, ATS myths, and the human side of the hiring process.
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Not getting traction in your job search? It may not be your résumé. This perspective highlights how targeting, networking, and outreach drive results—showing why applications alone often fall short in today’s market.
The 5 Best Interview Questions
Job interviews are a two-way street. This guide highlights strategic questions candidates can ask to evaluate company culture, uncover challenges, and address concerns—helping ensure a strong mutual fit and better long-term outcomes.
Finding Friends After 35
Sometimes loneliness isn’t about having no people—it’s about outgrowing where you once belonged. This reflection explores the in-between space of changing friendships and the search for deeper, more aligned connection.
How to Future-proof Your Career
AI isn’t replacing you—unless you ignore what makes you human. This reflection explores how leaning into creativity, empathy, and adaptability can help you stay relevant and grow in an evolving job market.
Genentech's 50th Anniversary
A look back on a formative chapter at Genentech, where leadership, culture, and community helped shape who I am today. This reflection celebrates the lasting impact of meaningful work and the people who stay with us long after we leave.
If I don’t tell you… Who will?
After years of working with recruiters and hiring managers, I’m bringing those conversations to you—live and unfiltered. This new LinkedIn Live series offers real talk on hiring, job search strategy, and what actually moves the needle.
Why Girl Talk?
For women in the “I’m fine… but also not” phase, Girl Talk is a space to be real. This reflection highlights the need for honest conversation, connection, and support during uncertain career and life transitions.
Should you try this small interview lie?
Confidence changes how you’re perceived in interviews. This reflection explores how showing you have options—even subtly—can increase your value, strengthen your positioning, and shift the dynamic in your favor.