Sound familiar? Resonate with you?

As a business owner, these reasons definitely show up on certain days as obstacles to contend with…

The job search is no different.

But what if I told you these can be things that elevate you into your next role and not be excuses for inactivity?

Watch my next video and tell me what you think.

And, if you are ready to accept that you need help with a different approach that is working for others, schedule a chat with me at ChatWithUsLive.com.

Stop struggling and get help…

We are here for you…

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Job landing is happening in this market.

Maybe not as easily or as prolifically as it was in 2017 or 2021…but hiring is happening.

Hiring is never zero. Ever.

Chaos breeds opportunity.

You always need to know how to reframe what you do as a solution to the uncertainty and calamity we find ourselves in today…

If you say things to yourself (or out loud to others) like:

—the economy is why I’m not getting interviews (but companies need experts to help them thrive under these conditions)

—they went with an internal (but you still competed as a legitimate choice, right?)

—companies are holding off on hiring (but work still needs to happen inside the company, right?

…Then you may be using the wrong mindset. That’s a free “trait” I give you here for reading.

You see possibilities in chaos—and not let the chaos rule your head or heart.

And if you want the OTHER 2 traits that successful job seekers are showing that are helping them land faster in this market, watch my video.

I want you to be successful. Embody these two traits in addition to the third bonus trait I gave you here.

Let me know what you think…

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The job market can be unforgiving, and receiving no response from a resume submission is exhausting.

It can feel like a small victory just to get a rejection—because it's an actual response!
I understand your frustration.

However, blaming external factors like ageism or the economy won't help you move forward.
You can't fix ageism. And you can't fix the economy.

Instead, let's focus on what you can control: your network.

According to Forbes, strong professional networks are essential for career growth, especially in tough economic times.

Harvard Business Review also emphasizes the importance of securing meetings through recommendations from respected industry figures.

Lou Adler, CEO of The Adler Group, found that 85% of roles are filled through networking. Our experience with clients confirms this statistic. So, how do you find time to network effectively?
Introducing 💥Outreach Amplifier💥, our newest AI-based service designed to put you in a position where you're only replying to people interested in chatting with you.

In this video, I outline how OutreachAmplifier.ai works and how it can help you accelerate results in your search…without more effort from you.

Gain an advantage in your job search by leveraging this powerful tool.
Here's how you can take action:

1. **Visit [Outreach Amplifier](http://OutreachAmplifier.ai) to learn more about how this service can transform your job search.**
2. **Schedule a chat with me at [Chameleon Resumes](http://chameleonresumes.com/contact-us) to discuss how we can help you.**

This is a high-touch service, and we're only opening 10 spots for immediate enrollment.

Once those spots are filled, you'll have to wait for the next enrollment period.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to take your power back and connect with people interested in you.
Act now to secure your spot and start transforming your job search today.

Be well,
Lisa

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And being broad has the opposite unintended effect: no one calls you.

So this explains why…
If you want to learn more about the importance of being specific in your job search, join me for my next PopUpCareerChat with Ben Sands of Sands Leadership, a coaching and training company that helps leaders and teams work better together.

Which is what every employer wants? So don’t miss this and why it’s important for your job search.

Ben and I are going to talk about:

The Concrete Ask: 5 questions every executive should ask before a job search

The link to register is www.popupcareerchat.com. Grab your seat and make sure you don’t miss it! We don’t record these events.

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Introducing Cham The Virtual Job Search Coach.

In this video, I explain how we built Cham and what to expect.

And I challenge you to ask Cham your most pressing question by going to ChameleonResumes.com/VirtualCoach

See how Cham handles it.

Let me know what you think!

And while we have tested it for months, nothing is perfect. So, if you get a quirky answer…let me know!

Excited for your feedback. comment below to DM me!

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If your resume doesn’t grab the attention of the reader immediately, you run the risk of them not reading any further than your executive resume summary.

So watch this 2-minute video (link) to learn just what to do and why….

And then feel free to jump over to FreeExecResumeTraining.com to see how it’s done.

Feel free to comment below and let me know your thoughts.

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I give you the pros and cons of sending a thank you note in this video.

And if you are going to send one, I show you three problems that can arise if you aren’t careful.

If you decide to send one, my ebook found at http://JobThankYouLetters.com will show you actual letters that were part of a client receiving an offer.

Grab your copy after watching the video!

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Ghosting is never ok…

But as an ex-recruiter, I can give you some inside perspective on what is happening behind the scenes to help you not take it so personally.

And that's what I want to help you with—feeling better in this jungle of a job search process.

Also, next week on 8/13 @ 12 noon ET, I'm hosting Ashley Herd of The Manager Method, and we'll discuss all things hiring from HR's perspective.

Go to PopUpCareerChat.com to register for next week's session.

It's gonna be a doozy, as Ashley is a straight shooter on how to be a great manager, calling out bad management moves and ensuring people feel good at work.

I'm excited! And I know you will get so much out of this. See you next week!

#ashleyherd #managermethod #hr #ghosting

And here is my article on ghosting I wrote years ago.
https://chameleonresumes.com/ghosting-employers-job-seekers-interview

It still resonates today!

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I don’t like feeling like things are out of control…

Since so much is not within my realm of control…if I’m truly honest with myself.

While life is life-ing and news is news-ing….what are you going to do?

Get caught up? Try to guide the direction of a tornado?

It’s a drain of energy.

How much time do you spend fretting about things you do not have one iota of control over?

I know I have been guilty of this over the years 🙋🏻‍♀️

My video covers how you stop doing what you have been doing and do more of what you should be doing so you don’t lose yourself in all the noise.

It’s how you get your life back and control what you CAN control.

Thoughts? Reply and let me know.

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Summer slipping away?

Meant to do it earlier?

It’s ok…you still have time!!

The three items I give you in the video will help you get launched if you start now.

And if you want us to amplify your success while allowing you to enjoy your summer by working together, then go to ChatWithUsLive.com to schedule a chat and discuss your unique situation.

You can have both an enjoyable summer and job security!!

You don’t have to pick one.

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Well, we can wish for things… lol.

Good luck with that…

Geopolitical uncertainty is the new norm…and some would say it’s been the norm, but you may just wake up to it as your norm.

So, how do you do a job search when you hear things like:

—“We are waiting for the election to be over…”

—“We have to see what transpires in the war between ____ and ____” (Insert warring countries as you see fit).

—“We have to wait for the tide to turn back in favor on _____.” (Fill in with topics like DEI, Equity, Etc…)

You heard these lately, right?

Heck, you may have even said it at your last board meeting or at your most recent executive committee meet-up.

But here is the deal….

The work still needs to be done.

Customers still have needs.

Employees still need to work and go to work safely.

And the economy is never zero.

So in this video, I talk about how you move through the uncertainty….successfully.

Here are three ways you can take care of yourself and how we can help:

Free: chameleonresumes.com/free-tools

DIY: joblandingbundle.com

As our client: http://chameleonresumes.com/contact-us

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Don’t just believe me….

I have 5 executive recruiter truth bombs in this video that can help executive job seekers understand what’s happening on the other side.
Truths from

➡️Kirk Coleman of Major, Lindsey & Africa,
➡️Sonya Olds Som from Diversified Search,
➡️Mark Polansky, formerly from Korn Ferry,
➡️Emily Neill from Robert Half, and
➡️Steve Levy, a respected recruiter, has been in search and corporate recruiting for decades.

Want more recruiter truths to help with your job search? Go to PopUpCareerChat.com to register for our next event with Brian Fink and Steve Levy.

What would you add?

Who else should I be talking to?

#popupcareerchat
#recruitertruthbombs
#executiverecruiting
#executivesearch

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In this next video, I give you three ways to regroup.

It’s a combo of internal and external-focused tasks that help you laser in on what you want and should be doing.

Without taking a minute to evaluate your plan from January, how will you get to where you are going?

My husband loves that saying: “Measure twice. Cut once”

6 months is a good time to measure to make sure you cut where you want 😉

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In this video, I discuss three strategies for a successful executive job search.

Thoughts?

Want more training on this topic?

Go to FreeExecLinkedInTraining.com for a free, on-demand 60-minute training that dives deeper into each of the three topics I discuss in the video.

And yes, this training is on-demand… heeding the request of those who want to watch it at their convenience.

Let me know your thoughts.

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"seek first to understand, then be understood…"

If job seekers take the time to understand what recruiters do and how hiring happens, they will lessen their frustration when things don't go as planned and increase their odds of reaching a bonafide hiring manager with an effective message. 

Imagine if, as a job seeker, you focused on what a recruiter needed when reaching out or submitting an application….instead of focusing only on all of your qualifications, hoping something would grab their attention. 

Now, this may seem like a subtle nuance…but can you see the shift?

Too many job seekers (understandably) focus on only being seen…I get it. You need a job. 

As a result, they often try super hard, throwing everything they have to catch a recruiter's eye.  

Now imagine this: 1000 candidates in a week…giving everything they got to recruiters to catch their attention.

It's a lot. 

Recruiters are drained from tending to every candidate who rightfully needs attention.  

How can you do it differently?

Seek to understand recruiters.  

How? I talk about this in the video. 

What do you think?

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But the job search is still in front of you, but you aren’t feeling it today.

Do you take the day off?

Well, you can. But what happens when “I’ll take a break today” turns into a few days?

You all know I’m an advocate for when you need a break, take a break.

But some days…well…you know that “I’ll take a break” is just a guise for procrastination…which in the end isn’t helping and isn’t restful.

Some days, you gotta do the things even if you ain’t feeling it.

So here is what I do in this video…I share my key to success…and some things that continuously work for me.

What works for you?

After watching, if you want more tips like this and inspiring stories, plus want to support an author, go to joblandingmindset.com and get my book!

I would love the support, and I assure you that you will find it helpful. If you don’t, tell me. I can take it.

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Then you get more feedback, and you want to make improvements and tweaks to please that person, too.

Multiply this out with many black hole job posting applications and unresponded-to-networking-outreaches; you can see how a job seeker can spiral downward into the feedback vortex thinking something is wrong with them.

You can lose your identity.

I have a saying: “Show your resume to 50 people and get 75 opinions.”

It’s a mess…who do you believe?

What’s an executive job seeker to do?

In today’s video, I show you how to decode recruiter feedback and see if it’s worth applying.
All feedback is not created equal.

Caution warning: this is a bit of a stream of thought video and less of a list. Admittedly, I was a little tired and couldn’t put my thoughts in an organized manner, but I think I got my point across.

You tell me. Lol.

Progress…not perfection.

Stay strong together, people.

If you need more organized thoughts on conducting a proper job search, go to my free training at freeexecjobsearchtraining.com

I got your back.

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