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Interview Prep Got You Stumped?!
The strongest interview questions don't just impress hiring managers—they help candidates evaluate whether a role is the right fit. This resource shares thoughtful questions to uncover team dynamics, leadership style, culture, and long-term opportunity.
How to Talk About Being Fired or Laid Off
Losing a job affects more than your career—it affects your identity. This conversation explores layoffs, job loss, career transitions, resilience, interviewing after termination, and practical strategies for rebuilding confidence and moving forward.
Are You a Job Hugger?
Job hugging—the decision to stay in an unfulfilling role out of fear or uncertainty—is becoming increasingly common in today's market. This reflection explores how professionals can stay prepared, continue growing, and make career decisions from strategy rather than fear.
Introducing Season Two’s Guests
Career advice is most valuable when it comes from multiple perspectives. This reflection introduces a LinkedIn Live series featuring recruiters, hiring leaders, coaches, and industry experts sharing real-world insights on hiring, leadership, career transitions, and professional growth.
We Are Now Entering ‘Sleepy Season’
A slower job search during the summer doesn't automatically mean something is wrong. This reflection explores how seasonal hiring trends impact momentum and how job seekers can use quieter periods to prepare strategically for what's next.
Thanks for the Business, Buuut…
A strong manager can elevate a career, while a poor one can drive even high-performing employees away. This reflection explores the influence of leadership on engagement, retention, and job satisfaction—and why evaluating your future manager is just as important as evaluating the role.
The Rise of Microshifting
Work is becoming more flexible as professionals move away from traditional 9-to-5 schedules. This reflection explores the rise of “microshifting,” its benefits for productivity and work-life balance, and the importance of maintaining healthy boundaries.
Why Recruiters Reject Great Candidates
Recruiters aren't the obstacle—they're part of the hiring process. This conversation explores recruiter insights, networking, referrals, interview strategy, and how building authentic professional relationships can dramatically improve your job search results.
An Updated Résumé Review Guide
Most résumés don’t need a complete overhaul—they need clarity. This reflection introduces a practical guide designed to help professionals simplify, strengthen, and update their résumé with greater confidence and intention.
Permission to Clean the LinkedIn Feed
If LinkedIn feels exhausting, the problem might not be you—it might be your feed. This perspective highlights how intentionally curating what you consume can make the platform feel more human, relevant, and useful for your career.
What’s Going On in the Job Market Right Now?!
Today's job market isn't broken—it's evolving. This reflection explores how slower hiring, cautious decision-making, and increased competition are reshaping the search process, and why positioning and visibility matter more than ever.
How to Stand Out When 1,000 People Apply
What makes a candidate stand out to a hiring manager? This conversation explores clear communication, thoughtful résumés, intentional job searching, cover letters, and the small decisions that help candidates earn a closer look during the hiring process.
Lauren’s Negotiation Testimonial
Many professionals avoid negotiating because they fear losing the offer. This reflection explores how preparation, market research, and a clear value story can lead to more confident conversations—and stronger compensation outcomes.
Who Authorized This Much Life Experience?
Job hugging—the decision to stay in an unfulfilling role out of fear or uncertainty—is becoming increasingly common in today's market. This reflection explores how professionals can stay prepared, continue growing, and make career decisions from strategy rather than fear.
The Truth about Ghost Jobs
Ghost jobs are real job postings that may not represent active hiring opportunities. This perspective explores why companies post them, how they affect job seekers, and practical ways to identify misleading listings and apply more strategically.
The Networking Mistake Costing Opportunities
Your next opportunity may come from people who already know your work. This conversation explores the power of alumni networks, professional relationships, boomerang careers, and intentional networking to create long-term career opportunities.
gAlumni Gives Back 2026
Networking works best when it starts with community. This perspective highlights how existing relationships—from former colleagues to alumni groups—can lead to meaningful connections, referrals, and unexpected career opportunities.
The Hidden Job Market
Many opportunities exist in the hidden job market—roles filled through networking, referrals, and relationships before they’re publicly posted. This perspective explores how outreach, visibility, and connection can uncover new career opportunities.
