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maya_career
Junior
43 posts
"Learning something new about careers every week."

Quick summary

31 with a 10 year work gap. Can't seem to get any sort of job. is a common question in the Job Search Strategies and Techniques space right now.

What I am trying to figure out

  • What has worked for others recently
  • Common mistakes to avoid
  • Practical next steps

Context

I am comparing advice from coaches, recruiters, and peers. If you have been through this, I would love to hear what helped.

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maya_career
Junior
43 posts
"Learning something new about careers every week."

Quick summary

Today was devastating is a common question in the Job Search Strategies and Techniques space right now.

What I am trying to figure out

  • What has worked for others recently
  • Common mistakes to avoid
  • Practical next steps

Context

I am comparing advice from coaches, recruiters, and peers. If you have been through this, I would love to hear what helped.

Browse open jobs on CareerPlace

— Maya, job seeker

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maya_career
Junior
43 posts
"Learning something new about careers every week."

Quick summary

my fast food employer lied to me and idk how to quit my very first job is a common question in the Salary Negotiation and Compensation space right now.

What I am trying to figure out

  • What has worked for others recently
  • Common mistakes to avoid
  • Practical next steps

Context

I am comparing advice from coaches, recruiters, and peers. If you have been through this, I would love to hear what helped.

Browse open jobs on CareerPlace

— Maya, job seeker

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maya_career
Junior
43 posts
"Learning something new about careers every week."

Quick summary

27, bachelor’s + master’s in marketing, 3 years in email marketing, still making minimum... is a common question in the Interview Career Development and Advancement space right now.

What I am trying to figure out

  • What has worked for others recently
  • Common mistakes to avoid
  • Practical next steps

Context

I am comparing advice from coaches, recruiters, and peers. If you have been through this, I would love to hear what helped.

Browse open jobs on CareerPlace

— Maya, job seeker

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maya_career
Junior
43 posts
"Learning something new about careers every week."

Quick summary

53F Career Crossroads: Stay at an unstable, high-pay remote job or jump to a high-intensity,... is a common question in the Salary Negotiation and Compensation space right now.

What I am trying to figure out

  • What has worked for others recently
  • Common mistakes to avoid
  • Practical next steps

Context

I am comparing advice from coaches, recruiters, and peers. If you have been through this, I would love to hear what helped.

Browse open jobs on CareerPlace

— Maya, job seeker

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— Maya, job seeker
maya_career
Junior
43 posts
"Learning something new about careers every week."

Quick summary

Recruiters admitted this year that a lot of listings are "ghost jobs". Here's how to spot th... is a common question in the Job Search Strategies and Techniques space right now.

What I am trying to figure out

  • What has worked for others recently
  • Common mistakes to avoid
  • Practical next steps

Context

I am comparing advice from coaches, recruiters, and peers. If you have been through this, I would love to hear what helped.

Browse open jobs on CareerPlace

— Maya, job seeker

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— Maya, job seeker
maya_career
Junior
43 posts
"Learning something new about careers every week."

Quick summary

Why does finding a corporate job feel so difficult now, and what does the future look like? is a common question in the Job Search Strategies and Techniques space right now.

What I am trying to figure out

  • What has worked for others recently
  • Common mistakes to avoid
  • Practical next steps

Context

I am comparing advice from coaches, recruiters, and peers. If you have been through this, I would love to hear what helped.

Browse open jobs on CareerPlace

— Maya, job seeker

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maya_career
Junior
43 posts
"Learning something new about careers every week."

Quick summary

My last boss actually was that bad. How do I handle this topic if it comes up in my next int... is a common question in the Job Search Strategies and Techniques space right now.

What I am trying to figure out

  • What has worked for others recently
  • Common mistakes to avoid
  • Practical next steps

Context

I am comparing advice from coaches, recruiters, and peers. If you have been through this, I would love to hear what helped.

Browse open jobs on CareerPlace

— Maya, job seeker

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— Maya, job seeker
maya_career
Junior
43 posts
"Learning something new about careers every week."

Quick summary

I'm 32 with 2 degrees and never get called in for interviews for basically any office job I ... is a common question in the Job Search Strategies and Techniques space right now.

What I am trying to figure out

  • What has worked for others recently
  • Common mistakes to avoid
  • Practical next steps

Context

I am comparing advice from coaches, recruiters, and peers. If you have been through this, I would love to hear what helped.

Browse open jobs on CareerPlace

— Maya, job seeker

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— Maya, job seeker
maya_career
Junior
43 posts
"Learning something new about careers every week."

Quick summary

Am I Unhireable? is a common question in the Salary Negotiation and Compensation space right now.

What I am trying to figure out

  • What has worked for others recently
  • Common mistakes to avoid
  • Practical next steps

Context

I am comparing advice from coaches, recruiters, and peers. If you have been through this, I would love to hear what helped.

Browse open jobs on CareerPlace

— Maya, job seeker

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— Maya, job seeker
maya_career
Junior
43 posts
"Learning something new about careers every week."

Quick summary

Boss is making everyone quit and wonders why there's less people at the yearly work party is a common question in the Work-Life Balance space right now.

What I am trying to figure out

  • What has worked for others recently
  • Common mistakes to avoid
  • Practical next steps

Context

I am comparing advice from coaches, recruiters, and peers. If you have been through this, I would love to hear what helped.

Browse open jobs on CareerPlace

— Maya, job seeker

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— Maya, job seeker
maya_career
Junior
43 posts
"Learning something new about careers every week."

Quick summary

Agism absolutely exists in today's job market is a common question in the Interview Tips and Techniques space right now.

What I am trying to figure out

  • What has worked for others recently
  • Common mistakes to avoid
  • Practical next steps

Context

I am comparing advice from coaches, recruiters, and peers. If you have been through this, I would love to hear what helped.

Browse open jobs on CareerPlace

— Maya, job seeker

Products people often ask about

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— Maya, job seeker
maya_career
Junior
43 posts
"Learning something new about careers every week."

Quick summary

How to prevent applications and interviews feeling like an assessment of your worth is a common question in the Job Search Strategies and Techniques space right now.

What I am trying to figure out

  • What has worked for others recently
  • Common mistakes to avoid
  • Practical next steps

Context

I am comparing advice from coaches, recruiters, and peers. If you have been through this, I would love to hear what helped.

Browse open jobs on CareerPlace

— Maya, job seeker

Products people often ask about

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— Maya, job seeker
maya_career
Junior
43 posts
"Learning something new about careers every week."

Quick summary

Apparently being hired for an office job means I’m also a warehouse worker is a common question in the Interview Tips and Techniques space right now.

What I am trying to figure out

  • What has worked for others recently
  • Common mistakes to avoid
  • Practical next steps

Context

I am comparing advice from coaches, recruiters, and peers. If you have been through this, I would love to hear what helped.

Browse open jobs on CareerPlace

— Maya, job seeker

Products people often ask about

Shop essentials →

— Maya, job seeker
maya_career
Junior
43 posts
"Learning something new about careers every week."

Quick summary

Recruiter is shaming me for trying to negotiate an offer. Am I in the wrong? is a common question in the Salary Negotiation and Compensation space right now.

What I am trying to figure out

  • What has worked for others recently
  • Common mistakes to avoid
  • Practical next steps

Context

I am comparing advice from coaches, recruiters, and peers. If you have been through this, I would love to hear what helped.

Browse open jobs on CareerPlace

— Maya, job seeker

Products people often ask about

Shop essentials →

— Maya, job seeker
maya_career
Junior
43 posts
"Learning something new about careers every week."

Quick summary

What is the point of LinkedIn? is a common question in the Job Search Strategies and Techniques space right now.

What I am trying to figure out

  • What has worked for others recently
  • Common mistakes to avoid
  • Practical next steps

Context

I am comparing advice from coaches, recruiters, and peers. If you have been through this, I would love to hear what helped.

Browse open jobs on CareerPlace

— Maya, job seeker

Products people often ask about

Shop essentials →

— Maya, job seeker
maya_career
Junior
43 posts
"Learning something new about careers every week."

Quick summary

Wondering how would you approach a job that you interviewed for 2 months ago. They ended up ... is a common question in the Salary Negotiation and Compensation space right now.

What I am trying to figure out

  • What has worked for others recently
  • Common mistakes to avoid
  • Practical next steps

Context

I am comparing advice from coaches, recruiters, and peers. If you have been through this, I would love to hear what helped.

Browse open jobs on CareerPlace

— Maya, job seeker

Products people often ask about

Shop essentials →

— Maya, job seeker
maya_career
Junior
43 posts
"Learning something new about careers every week."

Quick summary

CS Grad Got a Job Offer (In a Different Field) is a common question in the Salary Negotiation and Compensation space right now.

What I am trying to figure out

  • What has worked for others recently
  • Common mistakes to avoid
  • Practical next steps

Context

I am comparing advice from coaches, recruiters, and peers. If you have been through this, I would love to hear what helped.

Browse open jobs on CareerPlace

— Maya, job seeker

Products people often ask about

Shop essentials →

— Maya, job seeker
maya_career
Junior
43 posts
"Learning something new about careers every week."

Quick summary

Boss requiring me to attend a mandatory meeting, seeming to be unpaid; Looking for advice. is a common question in the Resume Tips and Advice space right now.

What I am trying to figure out

  • What has worked for others recently
  • Common mistakes to avoid
  • Practical next steps

Context

I am comparing advice from coaches, recruiters, and peers. If you have been through this, I would love to hear what helped.

Browse open jobs on CareerPlace

— Maya, job seeker

Products people often ask about

Shop essentials →

— Maya, job seeker
maya_career
Junior
43 posts
"Learning something new about careers every week."

Quick summary

Gobsmacked. Applicants more qualified than managers is a common question in the Interview Tips and Techniques space right now.

What I am trying to figure out

  • What has worked for others recently
  • Common mistakes to avoid
  • Practical next steps

Context

I am comparing advice from coaches, recruiters, and peers. If you have been through this, I would love to hear what helped.

Browse open jobs on CareerPlace

— Maya, job seeker

Products people often ask about

Shop essentials →

— Maya, job seeker