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Derek Ling | Career and Leadership Coach
@derekling.bsky.social
Career & Leadership Coach | Former HR Exec | 3X Head of Talent | Silicon Valley | SF Bay Area

Sharing tips on #jobsearch strategy and #career development!

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December 5, 2024 at 9:17 PM
3. Hop on some networking calls and coffee chats.

Build an emotional connection and commonality with your audience first. Then discuss your research, clarify the problems and priorities, and look for opportunities to help problem-solve with them live.
December 5, 2024 at 9:16 PM
2. Do your research:

Research the companies' earnings reports, ALL of their job openings across departments, and recent news or press. Use this background knowledge to your benefit when you move onto step 3 - coffee chats and networking calls.
December 5, 2024 at 9:14 PM
1. Make a couple of lists:

• Companies that you're interested in and people that you know who work at those companies

• Leaders that you've worked with in the past that you may want to work with again

Why? You want to make your reputation your secret weapon.
December 5, 2024 at 9:13 PM
I wrote a blog article diving more into this topic and discussing ways to revamp your resume in today's job market. Read it here: www.dereklingconsulting.com/post/6-tips-...
6 Tips to Revamp your Resume and Start Experiencing Success on your Job Search
Focusing on quality over quantity is key to your job search strategy. The first step is revamping your resume. Learn how in this article.
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December 2, 2024 at 8:36 PM