Get Hired Faster
[001] So you need a new job?
Welcome! We’re so glad you’re here. As a job seeker, it’s really easy to get lost in the herd. That’s where w...
[002] The Payoff: What this course will do for you
The average job search takes 21.6 weeks*, 280 ONLINE APPLICATIONS & 14 INTERVIEWS. ** UGH! There is a better way! Recruiting pr...
[003] Real people real results
Fact: Looking for a job is hard work. On those really hard days, when you’re tempted to give up, you need to know that the step...
[004] Meet my zebra Joe – How to stand out from the herd
Have you ever tried to find one zebra in a herd of thirty? Well, I have. It’s tough. So is finding the right candidate in a fie...
[005] What to expect: Course timeline
The “Change Your Stripes” theme is in recognition that change is everywhere; it is the one thing in life that you can count on always...
[006] Daily Action Tracker : Celebrate & Know what is working
Activity breeds activity … which breeds success! Track your daily activity to figure out what’s working and what is not. Stay focused...
[007] Know what makes you great: Key skills & achievements
You are a rock star. You really are! The trouble is, you don’t know it yet. Or, maybe one day you knew it, but you’ve forgotten. You’...
[008] Set your stage for success
“We all have an unexpected reserve of strength inside that emerges when life puts us to the test.” – Isabel Allende Yes, looking for...
[009] 4 Biggest Barriers
Most job seekers spend weeks (and sometimes months) worrying about writing the perfect resume, or how to send the perfect networking...
[010] Mindset matters
GREAT NEWS: You can shift away from fear & overwhelm in 17 seconds flat! Harvard Neuroatonomist Jill Bolte Taylor discovered that...
[011] Find your why
I can shake my pom-poms at you all day long, but I can’t be there for you every day, or when you need it most: when you’re all alone,...
[012] Find your champions
You can never know what will happen when you call the people you like, know, and trust you. But you will always know what will happen...
[013] The elephant in the room: Why do you want a job?
The elephant in the room is this: You want a new job because things aren’t going well for you right now. And you do NOT want to talk...
[014] What to tell people
“What are you looking for? How can I help?” This is an easy one! IF you have identified your target job. If not, you’ve got some work...
[015] Ask for recommendations & references as you go
You know you’re going to need them, so why not start asking for them now? Every time you have a great reconnect chat with someo...
[016] Family & Finances: The sooner you talk, the easier it will be
“Imagine life as juggling five balls in the air. Work is a rubber ball. If you drop it (or it drops you), your work ball will bounce....
[017] Define that dream: What you really want
If there were no barriers, what would you like to be doing? Think about the work, the money, the people, the challenges and the rewar...
[018] Isolate your target
Faith’s 1st job search took her 6 months. Her last one took her 3.5 weeks. This section is what changed it all for her. She too...
[019] Target Job Scorecard: Compare all your options
Which job is your next-best move? The Target Job Scorecard will help you decide! The Target Job Scorecard is a GAME-CHANGER. Once you...
[020] Identify the gaps (What are you missing?)
This is one of those GAME-CHANGER EXERCISES! If you do this exercise, you will know with confidence that you ARE qualified for that j...
[021] Bridge Job vs. Dream Job
Based on all the exercises you’ve done lately, which job are you going after right now? Download – Bridge Job Versus Dream Job...
[022] Spear your fear Inner critic knockdown
“It is not who you are that holds you back. It is who you think you are not.” –Author unknown Our little protectors are loud! They li...
[023] Stuck at Go?
Can you tell me what job you want – in 10 seconds flat? Is your target job clear, concise … and something even a kid coul...
[024] What’s really possible?
What’s really possible? Almost anything under the sun … once you figure out what you want and decide if you’re will...
[025] Options: Full-time vs. Being your own boss (gigs, consulting, etc.)
I absolutely LOVE running my own business! But it’s not for everyone. So, before you take the plunge, let us help you answer two crit...
[026] Priority Scorecard – Pick & stick to your Priorities
I was in my dream job when I got laid off. I was heartbroken, and it took me years to understand the grieving process I had gone thro...
[027] The mini-me exercise: When you were little …
“What do you want to be when you grow up?”All around the world, adults continue to ask kids this question. WHY? Four reasons: It’s fu...
[028] Career Happiness Chart – Look back for signs
It’s no coincidence that my happiest jobs were also the ones where I was the most successful. I was playing to my strengths (natural...
[029] Non-negotiables: Name your no-fly zone
Nothing will ruin a perfectly good job faster than finding out that you’re required to give up the things that matter most in your li...
[030] Pick your niche – Sweet spot exercise
When’s the last time you had so much fun at work, you lost track of space and time? It happens to me ALL THE TIME these days because...
[031] Claim the dream: Ideal job exercise
Has anything changed for you after doing this last set of exercises? I bet some things have changed for you, now that you know yourse...
[033] Daily Action Tracker: What’s working? What is not?
Activity breeds activity … which breeds success! Track your daily activity to figure out what’s working and what is not. Stay focused...
[034] Target Marketing Plan: Who’s most likely to hire you now?
One of the 4 biggest barriers to job search success is lack of focus. The Target Marketing Plan is going to knock that out of the way...
[035] Transferable Skills
Transferable skills are portable skills … strengths, skills & experiences you can take anywhere you go. Many of them are so-calle...
[036] Tell your best story: STAR stories
Now it’s time to clean up all those SUCCESS STORIES (proudest accomplishments) you jotted down last week. Your STAR stories are your...
[037] Personal brand & introduction: Personal brand builder
Being good at what you do is important. Being KNOWN for that is PRICELESS! What IS a personal brand? Your reputation. Your track reco...
[038] How to write a resume that works
Unfortunately, you can’t just drop all your past jobs into a resume format, and expect to get interviews. You have to grab the...
[039] Master resume vs. one to share
You need a master resume, and then you need a few other resumes to share. Your master resume should have everything you’ve ever...
[040] What they really want to see on your resume
Remember this: you’re writing your resume for your FUTURE boss, not the one you’re working with now. What does your futur...
[041] 4 Steps to a resume that works
Here are 4 steps to writing a resume that works: 1. Find a resume template you like 2. Tailor it! Write resume for the job you want 3...
[042] 10 Keys to a killer resume
You’ve got 5-7 seconds to grab their attention before your resume goes into the “maybe later” or “nope”...
[043] Top 10 Resume Mistakes
Now it’s time to catch any mistakes on your resume. It’s awful when a terrific candidate gets dropped because of boo-boos...
[044] How to test your resume
The ultimate test for any resume is this: are you getting interviews? If not, chances are good your resume needs some work. There is...
[045] Overcoming age discrimination
Is age discrimination real? Yes, yes I’m afraid it is. Is it nearly as common as you think it is? No … but that doesnR...
[046] When to use a cover letter
When should you use a cover letter? VERY rarely! Watch this video to find out why, and what those rare situations are when a cover le...
[047] 15 Tips for writing a terrific cover letter
Most people don’t read cover letters … because most cover letters stink! They are boring. They are poorly-written. They often talk ab...
[048] LinkedIn Profile Development
LinkedIn can boost your job search success by 40-92%, depending on how you use it. There are 3 key ingredients to getting that kind o...
[049] Why Bother aka Do I have to
“If you’re not on LinkedIn, you don’t exist.” – Kevin Donlin, 2011 Sounds harsh, but in the eyes of rec...
[050] How recruiters use LinkedIn to find you
If you understand how recruiters use LinkedIn to find you, you will understand why it’s so important to build out a strong Link...