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Hannah Morgan @careersherpa.bsky.social · 20h

Should You Post a “Hire Me” Video During Your Job Hunt? - Cosmopolitan www.cosmopolitan.com/career/a6881...

Should You Post a “Hire Me” Video During Your Job Hunt?

We asked some recruitment professionals if begging for employment on main is worth it.

www.cosmopolitan.com

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Hannah Morgan @careersherpa.bsky.social · 1d

These 8 LinkedIn Moves Will Dramatically Boost Someone's Influence by Susan Lucas www.inc.com/suzanne-luca...

These 8 LinkedIn Moves Will Dramatically Boost Someone's Influence

Helping others rise on LinkedIn doesn’t take much time. These small actions can dramatically boost your friends’ influence. And being kind helps you out as well.You can give colleagues, friends and…

www.inc.com

Hannah Morgan @careersherpa.bsky.social · 3d

Career paths aren’t linear, and organisations shapeshift. We’re living longer, allowing for multiple reinventions. Herminia Ibarra www.telegraph.co.uk/education-an...

Is a midlife career change right for you? Discover the secrets to success

Don't let fear hold you back. Learn how to successfully navigate a midlife career transition

www.telegraph.co.uk

Hannah Morgan @careersherpa.bsky.social · 6d

Private employers shed 32,000 jobs in September
(looks like this is hurting the Small to Med biz)
adpemploymentreport.com

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Mark Anthony Dyson @markanthonydyson.bsky.social · 7d

Bad actors know no boundaries when it comes to impersonation and fraud. This week's "The Job Scam Report" podcast episode features stories from three career services professionals whose robust online presence was spoofed by impersonators.

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Jen Hubley Luckwaldt @jenlucky.bsky.social · 10d

Whether you're between jobs or just struggling with the price of everything, side gigs can help you make ends meet. Here's where to find legit gigs. (Big thanks to @careersherpa.bsky.social for her insight!)

thejobhopper.substack.com/p/how-to-fin...

How to Find a (Legit) Side Gig

Ask any long-time freelancer: the cure for economic anxiety is adding to your bank balance. Side gigs can help you build your savings, even during tough times.

thejobhopper.substack.com

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Hannah Morgan @careersherpa.bsky.social · 6d

Bridge Jobs: How to Find a “Just for Now” Job - The Job Hopper open.substack.com/pub/thejobho...

Bridge Jobs: How to Find a “Just for Now” Job

Not every job needs to be your dream job.

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Hannah Morgan @careersherpa.bsky.social · 10d

Too much change (and not executed well) is a recipe for disaster. Lots of data in this post by HR Dive

Employees say they can’t absorb all the changes leaders expect to make

A majority of business leaders said AI will play a major role in changes facing their organization, and 1 in 4 view it as the most difficult change to execute.

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Hannah Morgan @careersherpa.bsky.social · 10d

How to Find a (Legit) Side Gig by @alisondoyle.bsky.social and @jenlucky.bsky.social (The Job Hopper) open.substack.com/pub/thejobho...

How to Find a (Legit) Side Gig

Ask any long-time freelancer: the cure for economic anxiety is adding to your bank balance. Side gigs can help you build your savings, even during tough times.

open.substack.com

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Hannah Morgan @careersherpa.bsky.social · 11d

Tips To Strengthen Your Network
PLUS: The power of volunteering, don’t use this job search approach, how to opt out of LinkedIn’s AI data collection, the truth about interviews, and more!
career-essentials.beehiiv.com/p/11-tips-to...

11 Tips To Strengthen Your Network

PLUS: The power of volunteering, don’t use this job search approach, how to opt out of LinkedIn’s AI data collection, the truth about interviews, and more!

career-essentials.beehiiv.com

Hannah Morgan @careersherpa.bsky.social · 11d

Understand how recruiters work!!!!

Jan Tegze @jantegze.com · 11d

Types of Recruiters and How They Work

Learn about different types of recruiters, how they work, and which one can help you reach your career goals.

newsletter.jobsearch.guide/p/types-of-r...

Types of Recruiters and How They Work

Learn the types of recruiters, how they work, and which ones can help your career. Practical tips for local and international job seekers.

newsletter.jobsearch.guide

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Hannah Morgan @careersherpa.bsky.social · 14d

ChatGPT for students chatgpt.com/use-cases/st...

ChatGPT for students

Explore 100 top ChatGPT chats for college students, covering study help, college advice, productivity hacks, relationship questions, job search tips, and career guidance.

chatgpt.com

Hannah Morgan @careersherpa.bsky.social · 15d

If your phone screen isn't converting to a 2nd interview, it’s that these aren't conveyed clearly:
◾Qualifications
◾Personality
◾The value you will deliver

Your interviewing answers are the ONE thing you absolutely can control!
careersherpa.net/how-to-prepa...

Hannah Morgan @careersherpa.bsky.social · 16d

Please Do Not Take This Terrible Career Advice thejobhopper.substack.com/p/please-do-...

Please Do Not Take This Terrible Career Advice

Sometimes, we read career advice on social media and wonder if we’re being pranked. It would make the most sense.

thejobhopper.substack.com

Hannah Morgan @careersherpa.bsky.social · 16d

If you are headed back to your home country after graduation, now might be a good time to create a LI profile in another language!

Jan Tegze @jantegze.com · 26d

Why A Bilingual LinkedIn Profile Helps You Get Hired

Learn why a bilingual LinkedIn profile boosts recruiter visibility, improves keyword searches, and opens doors to more global job opportunities.

https://newsletter.jobsearch.guide/p/why-a-bilingual-linkedin-profile

Why A Bilingual LinkedIn Profile Helps You Get Hired

Are you looking for your dream job? Let me help! My mission is to assist as many people as possible in finding their perfect career. Subscribe now to stay up-to-date on the latest career tips!

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Hannah Morgan @careersherpa.bsky.social · 16d

They are!

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Jan Tegze @jantegze.com · 21d

LinkedIn is about to use your data to train AI.
Not opt-in. Opt-out. Effective Nov 3.

If you don’t change your settings → you’re free training data.
Fix it here: www.linkedin.com/mypreference...

When something is “on by default,” it’s not for your benefit.

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Hannah Morgan @careersherpa.bsky.social · 18d

Why is Gen Z Redfining work? Glassdoor via Hung Lee www.glassdoor.com/blog/why-gen...

Why Gen Z is redefining the workplace with "career minimalism" - Glassdoor US

Discover how "career minimalism" is changing professional success for Gen Z — with more focus on stability, side hustles, and well-being.

www.glassdoor.com

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Hannah Morgan @careersherpa.bsky.social · 22d

New survey by Kahoot of over 1,000 US employees who experienced a recent layoff found:
65% say lack of training led to costly mistakes
49% report a drop in morale + engagement post layoffs
73% did not receive structured training or orientation for new responsibilities
kahoot.com/resources/20...

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Hannah Morgan @careersherpa.bsky.social · 22d

The Resume Details Job Scammers Want to Exploit

In this episode, I discuss with Ashley the alarming rise in job scams and how scammers exploit the personal information found on resumes.

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Hannah Morgan @careersherpa.bsky.social · 23d

Attention slipping? Here’s why bigthink.com/smart-skills...

Why your attention keeps slipping away (and how to get it back)

Modern life scatters our attention across endless “urgent” demands, often leaving us busy but unproductive.

bigthink.com

Hannah Morgan @careersherpa.bsky.social · 24d

Google's top AI scientist says ‘learning how to learn’ will be next generation's most needed skill apnews.com/article/gree...

Google's top AI scientist says ‘learning how to learn’ will be next generation's most needed skill

Google's DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis says the most valuable human skill for the future will be “learning how to learn” as artificial intelligence transforms education, careers and daily life.

apnews.com

Hannah Morgan @careersherpa.bsky.social · 25d

Five Questions That Make Networking More Effective
career-essentials.beehiiv.com/p/five-quest...

Five Questions That Make Networking More Effective

PLUS: Job search strategies for a tough job market, the networking email you must send today, is AI really taking entry level jobs, LinkedIn actions to feed the ranking system, and more!

career-essentials.beehiiv.com

Hannah Morgan @careersherpa.bsky.social · 29d

How To: Use LinkedIn’s New Job Match Feature - Briefcase Coach www.briefcasecoach.com/how-to-use-l...

How To: Use LinkedIn’s New Job Match Feature - Briefcase Coach

Struggling to pick the right resume layout? Discover why 78% of recruiters prefer the classic no-column format and how it can boost your chances.

www.briefcasecoach.com

Hannah Morgan @careersherpa.bsky.social · Sep 8

If you are looking for resources to help you find target companies for your job search, you’ve come to the right place. You’ll find lists, databases and tools to help identify potential employers. (Plus an AI prompt!)

How To Find Target Companies For Your Job Search

Here are resources to find target companies! Create a list of potential employers using these lists, databases and tools.

careersherpa.net