By Transition Solutions and Amanda Miller If you want to optimize your LinkedIn profile during a job search, there’s something important to understand: You’re not just building a profile for people to view—you’re building something recruiters can find. Most professionals think of LinkedIn as a place to “look good” online: a digital resume, a networking […]
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Networking is one of the most powerful tools in your job search, but it only works when it feels real. In this week’s article, we are sharing a practical, step-by-step guide to authentic networking that includes: * Where to show up* How to connect without the awkwardness* How to turn a conversation into an opportunity
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Are you navigating a job search with a non-compete agreement as part of the equation? Being thrown into a search due to a layoff is stressful enough, but when you add a non-compete, it can become confusing and convoluted. While Transition Solutions doesn’t provide legal advice, our consultants do help clients create options that work
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Learn how to use AI in your job search effectively, through practical tips to enhance documents, networking, and LinkedIn while staying authentic and credible. by Transition Solutions and Amanda Miller Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping how people search for jobs, and for many professionals in transition, that leads to curiosity and confusion. Is there a
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The Best Sites to Look for Jobs Online Looking for a new job typically starts online. Most job seekers head to LinkedIn or Indeed, apply to some roles, and hope to hear back. It’s true that applying for jobs is a significant part of a successful job search, and you want to look for jobs
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Sidestepping the classic ‘oops’ moments of a first interview—by tapping into Derek Barry Simpson’s 20 years of executive coaching and his famous ’10 Things NOT to Say in an Interview’, is how we keep job seekers cool, collected, and memorable at Transition Solutions. 1. “It’s on my Resume.” Oh, is it? Cheers for that. Look,
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Things to Ask About When Negotiating Your Severance A layoff brings up all the emotions. And while your head is spinning trying to figure out what’s next for you in your career, there are all the severance decisions that often need to be completed quickly. While negotiating your severance may be positioned as a straightforward
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2015 vs. 2025: Why Today's Job Search is Totally Different By Transition Solutions / Sarah Blankenship Ten years ago, the job search playbook looked completely different. Today, attempting to use 2015 strategies for a 2025 job search is a recipe for frustration. The reality is, job searching in 2025 is nothing like it was in
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What is your personal brand? At Transition Solutions, we have been helping companies and individuals with workforce changes for 35 years. In your job search efforts, it’s important to define the product, which is YOU. We coach our clients to invest time in defining their personal brand by assessing and analyzing their skills, interests and
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Would you like to increase your personal brand presence on LinkedIn? At Transition Solutions, we have been helping companies and individuals with workforce changes for 30 years. With 190 million LinkedIn members in the United States alone, it can be hard to get noticed on the powerful professional networking tool. If you are looking to
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Interviewing in today’s job market can be very unique, but did you realize how many “to do’s” align with traditional methods? At Transition Solutions, we have been helping companies and individuals with workforce changes for 35 years. Interviewing today often begins and concludes with video meetings and group video chats. Gaining expertise in all the
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Have you ever considered “gig” work? Brodmin recently shared estimates that the global Gig Economy is expected to grow from $204 billion in 2018 to $455 billion in 2023, that’s a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 17.4%! In addition, the number of US freelance workers is steadily increasing and estimated to grow from 57
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How do you differentiate yourself in a market that seems saturated with candidates? At Transition Solutions, we have been helping companies and individuals with workforce changes for 30 years. Differentiating yourself from others is essential in the job search. Below are the top ways you can set yourself apart from other candidates. 1 – Define
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Are you prepared for an increase in job search activity that typically happens in September? At Transition Solutions, we have been helping companies and individuals with workforce changes for 30 years. September can be one of the best times to apply for a job. Why? Hiring typically happens in waves. Summer can be slower due
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How much information is right to share on LinkedIn? At Transition Solutions, we have been helping companies and individuals with workforce changes for 30 years. With 810 million members, LinkedIn is a powerful resource in your job search efforts. LinkedIn represents your professional brand and sharing information is important to connect with your network and
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Have the skills needed to do your current role or past roles changed? At Transition Solutions, we have been helping companies and individuals plan for workforce changes and deliver outplacement services for over 30 years. To remain competitive in today’s ever changing world, you need to stay up to date with the most relevant skills
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What is your personal brand? At Transition Solutions, we have been helping companies and individuals with workforce changes for 30 years. In your job search efforts, it’s important to define the product, which is YOU. We coach our clients to invest time in defining their personal brand by assessing and analyzing their skills, interests and
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Are you stuck in your job search efforts and looking for more ways to find your ideal job? At Transition Solutions, we have been helping companies and individuals with workforce changes for 30 years. With a strong U.S. job market, now is a good time for job seekers looking for their next career opportunity. Per
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Have you considered exploring alternatives to a full time position? At Transition Solutions, we have been helping companies and individuals with workforce changes for 30 years. With people continuing to leave their jobs are record rates in the current trend known as the “Great Resignation,” many new workers have turned to considering alternatives to the
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Have you left money on the table when negotiating your salary in the past? At Transition Solutions, we have been helping companies and individuals with workforce changes for 30 years. When it comes to negotiations, a general rule is, “The person who mentions a dollar figure first loses.” What is the goal of salary negotiations?
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