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October Series - Finding Career Clarity (Session 1)

Most job seekers never take the time to define what they truly want from their next role. Instead, they rush into applications, hoping something will stick. This is the “career discovery” phase—your golden circle, your why. It’s about understanding what lights you up, what you jump out of bed for, and what your purpose is. These are tough questions, but they are essential. Skipping this step leads to wasted time and missed opportunities. The cost of not doing a self-inventory or clarifying your vision is that your job search becomes scattered and inefficient. Taking stock of your skills is a key part of this process. By getting clear on your direction, you set yourself up for a focused and effective search. Think of this as writing your playbook or creating your map before you set out on your journey.

October Series - Creating a Career Plan (Session 2)

Jumping into the job search without a plan is like heading into battle without any armor or strategy. The most successful job seekers treat this step as building their strategy. It’s not just about knowing what you want, but also want you don't want. And how you’re going to avoid it. This means identifying what you’re looking for, what you’re not looking for, and assembling the tools and resources you’ll need along the way. The job search plan is the foundation for everything that follows. Without it, you’re likely to waste time on the wrong opportunities or get stuck in endless cycles of busywork. By taking the time to create a strategy and assemble your repertoire you give yourself the best chance of career success.

October Series - Crafting your Brand (Session 3)

We all know you can’t apply for jobs without a resume. While you technically can without a LinkedIn profile, it’s not advised. (Also, add a head shot...). Many job seekers try to fix things on the fly, but this approach is vague and leads to wasted time. Without a networking template, you’re flying blind, and without testing your materials, you’re stuck. Preparation means having your resume, LinkedIn, and networking materials ready before you start applying. It’s about making sure your documents are polished and your stories are clear. (Many people struggle with both). If you don’t prepare in advance, you’ll spend more time fixing mistakes and less time making real progress. Before you take off, make sure to run through your "pre-flight checklist."

October Series - Managing a Job Search (Session 4)

Stop moving in the wrong direction! It’s easy to confuse being busy with making progress. Not all activity is created equal. Many job seekers spend hours applying blindly or scrolling through job boards. But this kind of busywork often leads to burnout and disappointment. The real trap is measuring effort instead of results. (Read that again). What matters is focusing on high-impact activities and tracking meaningful metrics. If you don’t, you risk throwing darts in the wrong direction and wondering why you’re not hitting the board. While you might get lucky with sheer volume and the law of averages, it’s ultimately the quality and direction of your activity that truly counts.

October Series - Reaching your Network (Session 5)

Are you missing out on opportunities? Most job seekers don’t follow up after applications or interviews. Even fewer take the time to learn from rejection. The cost of not following up or seeking feedback is that you miss out on valuable information and opportunities to improve. Staying stuck in the same patterns leads to frustration and wasted effort. Building a follow-up system and actively seeking feedback helps you identify trends, such as why you were declined or rejected, and allows you to iterate and get better with each attempt. Getting feedback from your "job search system" is crucial for finding patterns and making meaningful change in your career.

October Series - Using AI to Job Search (Session 6)

Most people who are "flying solo" in the job search are struggling. The myth of the solo job search is persistent, but it’s rarely effective. Going it alone means missing out on the support, insights, and opportunities that come from community, coaching, and technology. Using modern job search systems can accelerate your results and make the process less isolating. Do not be afraid to leverage the resources available to you. They can be game-changing, helping you course correct in your career.

Fostering Psychological Safety on Diverse Teams

A resource that helps leaders understand the importance of fostering psychological safety on diverse teams.

The Art of Knowing When to Pivot

A resource designed to spark reflections about when a professional pivot might be appropriate.

Navigating the Imposter Phenomenon

A resource that inspires users to reflect on the role the imposter phenomenon may be playing in their career

Know Your Value: Women's Offer Negotiation Tactics

A resource that inspires users to understand the gender wealth and wage gap and the importance of negotiating offers

Your Jobsearch Marketing Plan

Telling your job search where to go with your personal map

Behavioral Questions CAR Matrix Template

This matrix is a powerful tool to help you prepare for behavioral interviews with clarity and confidence. It allows you to structure your stories using the CAR framework (Challenge, Action, Result) while mapping each one to common competency areas like leadership, teamwork, problem-solving, and communication. By building a versatile story bank and tagging each example to multiple themes, you'll be able to answer a wide range of questions with ease, consistency, and impact. Whether you're applying to an MBA program or preparing for job interviews, this template helps you connect the dots between your experiences and what interviewers are looking for.

Resume Power Words

Discover impactful power words to make your resume more compelling and highlight your achievements effectively.

Markers of Great Brands

Discover the core qualities that distinguish great brands and learn how to apply them to your own career brand.

Product Marketing Resume Template

Stand out in today’s competitive market with this recruiter-created Product Marketing Resume Template. Designed to be ATS-friendly and packed with strategic keywords and metrics, this template helps you showcase your product marketing impact clearly and professionally—boosting your chances of landing more interviews.

How to Network (And Enjoy It!)

What is networking all about? What do I say to make conversation with a stranger? How can I approach new contacts and make progress in my career? Networking is an essential skill to developing your career and searching for a new job, but many people struggle with putting themselves out there authentically and being able to create a genuine connection with people. In this free workshop, Career Coach Connie Ma will guide you through the three steps of networking effectively and enjoying yourself at the same time: asking questions, listening actively, and sharing about yourself. Join us, and start feeling more confident, resourceful, and excited about your next networking encounter!

Coffee Chat/Networking Tracker

This simple tracker helps you to stay organized with all your coffee chats.

Cracking the FAANG Bar: What Sets Strong Candidates Apart

Breaking into FAANG-level companies is one of the toughest challenges in tech—and the interview process is designed to separate good candidates from truly exceptional ones. Drawing on 8 years of experience at Amazon and Google, in this session Shifu X. will uncover the patterns that consistently set top candidates apart and help you understand what it really takes to clear the bar. ​You’ll learn practical strategies to strengthen your technical problem-solving, communicate effectively under pressure, and demonstrate the leadership qualities these companies value most. We’ll also cover how to avoid common pitfalls that even strong engineers make, and how to build habits now that will prepare you for success in interviews and beyond. Whether you’re actively recruiting or planning for the future, you’ll leave with actionable insights to grow into the kind of engineer who thrives at FAANG.

Social Media Marketing Resume Example

Stand out in today’s competitive market with this recruiter-created Social Media Marketing Resume Template. Designed to be ATS-friendly and packed with strategic keywords and metrics, this template helps you showcase your social media impact clearly and professionally—boosting your chances of landing more interviews.

Brand Marketing Resume Template

Stand out in today’s competitive market with this recruiter-created Brand Marketing Resume Template. Designed to be ATS-friendly and packed with strategic keywords, this template helps you showcase your brand marketing impact clearly and professionally—boosting your chances of landing more interviews.