This podcast episode features the audio of our monthly First Friday VIP Job Seeker Office Hours event from Friday, December 6, 2024. We offer this free session every First Friday from 10 - 11 am ET. Registration is required to get the zoom link to join. This was held on Zoom and broadcast live on YouTube. Info & register (free): https://www.mellerm…

Breaking Through the Job Search Clutter: Practical Tips for Today's Market In today's episode, inspired by an email from a VIP email list subscriber, I discuss strategies to stand out in a competitive job market. The episode emphasizes the necessity of applying through job boards despite their limitations, suggests maintaining a job search spreadsh…

A positive mindset and a powerful mantra can significantly impact your job search journey. Here's a summary of the key points: Why a Job Seeker Mantra is Key: Boosts Confidence: A positive mantra can help you believe in yourself and your abilities. Reduces Stress: Positive affirmations can help alleviate anxiety and stress associated with job searc…

This podcast is a summary of tips I offer in my free checklist, "Do This Now." https://www.mellermarketing.com/dothisnow This is a checklist for good people who have been downsized, let go, laid off, “restructured out of a role,” or any other fancy corporate buzzwords which means your company terminated your employment for cost-cutting reasons, and…

Key Takeaways: Rebuild Your Confidence: LinkedIn recommendations can be a powerful tool to rebuild your self-esteem after a job loss. By seeing positive feedback from colleagues and peers, you can regain confidence in your abilities. Leverage Social Proof: Positive recommendations act as social proof, validating your skills and experience. This can…

Key Takeaways: Personal Experience: I share my own experience of career transition and the emotional rollercoaster associated with it. LinkedIn Focus: This podcast will focus on LinkedIn strategies to help job seekers, particularly those over the age of 40+, 50+, and 60+. By the way, I turned 50 in September. Experience-Rich Mindset: I encourage li…

Key Takeaways: Start Slow and Steady: Begin your job search journey by gradually increasing your LinkedIn activity. Start with a simple task: spend 15 minutes daily scrolling through your LinkedIn feed. Curate Your Feed: As you scroll, pay attention to the content. Like posts that resonate with you, whether it's due to shared values, industry insig…