LEAVE YOUR MARK: Freshly Brewed Career Advice with Aliza Licht Lauren McGoodwin Spills the Secrets of Job Hunting During a Recession, How to Make Your Side Hustle Real, and Resisting the Career Trap of Compare and Despair
May 10, 2020
Lauren McGoodwin, Founder and CEO of Career Contessa and author of the book, Power Moves, shares tips for job searching during a recession, how to transition to entrepreneurship, and navigating challenges in the workplace. She discusses optimizing LinkedIn profiles, networking, crafting a powerful elevator pitch, and addressing women-to-women dynamics. Learn how to make your power move right now.
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Smart Job Search During a Recession
- Prioritize emotional health and create a structured daily schedule while job searching in a recession.
- Network intensively and apply quality over quantity for job applications focused on target companies.
Use Job Descriptions as Skill Templates
- Find multiple job descriptions for the same role to identify common required skills.
- Use these keywords in your resume, LinkedIn, and interviews to align with job requirements.
From Side Hustle to Full-Time Leap
- Lauren self-funded Career Contessa after a year and a half of preparation and side-hustle growth.
- Hearing entrepreneurs' regrets pushed her to quit Hulu and commit full-time despite early challenges.