There are 55 million companies on LinkedIn and at least 14 million jobs posted on the platform. Beyond that, almost half of all recruiters use the platform regularly. When it comes to job search, LinkedIn is the most effective place to network, apply, and lands jobs if done correctly. LinkedIn can be so powerful, because you have roles you can apply to directly. You can save roles so you can get to them easily, and you can use LinkedIn's powerful search capabilities to find people. If you're not sure what you want from your next role, you can use LinkedIn to find jobs you already have the skills for! - Elissa Shuck, LYWL EP.21In this episode, I highlight the benefits of LinkedIn, the importance of finding hiring managers through job postings, exactly what to say to hiring managers when reaching out, how to set up your profile correctly so you can stand out, and how to find jobs you're perfect for, but didn't know existed. Resources: Profile Visual Guide LinkedIn About Section TemplateYouTube ChannelElissa’s LinkedIn ProfileVisit the Teachable Here to learn how to market yourself in the job search, stay out of the job seeker 'black hole' and more! More information about myself on the site, and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!

For many, the interview can be the most daunting part of the job search. Interviewees are forced to face the uncomfortable reality of interviewing with somebody they've never met. On the other hand, the interviewer may have countless other candidates to speak with. That's why it is important to build rapport with the hiring manager. To do this, we can follow these simple tips to turn your discomfort into a completely controllable conversation. "You're being put into a situation that is filled with uncertainty until you take control of the conversation. In a conversational interview, you have way more control over how to make that happen than you might be giving yourself credit for." - Elissa Shuck, LYWL EP.20 In this episode, I cover how to turn an uncomfortable interview into a conversation, how to use curiosity to ask the right questions in an interview, how to relate to the hiring manager, and how to identify the solutions to their problems while highlighting your skills. Job Search Resources: Questions for Uncovering Pain PointsInterview Prep WorksheetThe "How to Market Yourself" CourseVisit the Teachable Here to learn how to market yourself in the job search, stay out of the job seeker 'black hole' and more! More information about myself on the site, and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!

Nobody is immune to the challenges that come with the job search, and as a job seeker, it should be your priority to bring your best self to an interview. Marketing yourself is a completely different experience than marketing a product or service. To understand how to present yourself properly in an interview, you first have to understand the role that your energy and your thoughts play in the process of preparing and performing well in an interview. "A sale is nothing more than a transfer of enthusiasm and belief. When you're in an interview you're making a sale, you are marketing yourself. What you think going into an interview makes all the difference in the world." - Elissa Shuck, LYWL EP.19In this episode, you'll discover how to identify a high-energy experience and apply those thoughts and feelings to an interview. In addition, you learn how reframing an interview can turn your mindset around, how to gauge the interviewer's energy, and how to raise and lower your own to use it as a thermostat for the conversation. Thank you for subscribing and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!Resources: Don't stay in a job that feels bad. I'll help you see your value, release your doubts and feel confident. It's time to make your move.When you're ready, I can help you :: Personalized 1:1 CoachingCustomized coaching and strategizing to land a rewarding new jobLeverage your career history and transferable skills in your career pivotMindset and strategy to manage and escape a toxic workplaceSchedule Your Possibility Session™https://calendly.com/elissa-shuck-career-coach/possibility-session-with-elissa-shuckGet free resources on my YouTube ChannelGet access to courses and download career helps on my website and follow me on LinkedIn. Don't forget to subscribe!

One of the most frustrating aspects of the job search is getting ghosted after an interview. It can seem like the hiring manager simply doesn't care, but there are many other factors at play. In this case, we have to focus on what we can do and control as job seekers. "You were not chosen for that role. Why do you want the opinion of someone who didn't pick you? You're grasping for a reason, it's totally normal. Our brains love harmony, but more time's than not, you're going to feel worse or confused. You can still satisfy your brains need for an answer though!" - Elissa Shuck, LYWL EP.18In this episode, you'll discover where almost every job-seeker goes wrong when it comes to feedback. I cover the concept of outside validation, the exact questions to ask post-interview, and facing reality versus personal perspective. Click Here for your Interview Prep WorksheetsTake my, "How to Market Yourself," Teachable Course-Visit the Teachable Here to learn how to market yourself in the job search, stay out of the job seeker 'black hole', and more! More information about myself on the site, and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!

When applying for a job, it's easy to get caught up in the bullet points and the description, but when everybody's first impression is done with a resume, you have to think differently about standing out. As a job seeker, you need to apply principles of success to gather your focus and frame your value to secure that interview and land your dream job. The first issue that job seekers face is the loss of their last job. "No matter how clear you are about youself, you'll never be able to generate interest if you're still greiving your job loss, especially if you're bitter or resentful. That energy can be felt by others! Also, [when it comes to the job search] there is a numbers game component that is undeniable. I don't want it to take any longer than it has to!" - Elissa Shuck, LYWL EP.17In this week's episode, you'll discover the 3 C's of Job Search Success. Included are the hidden habits you have to break during the job-loss grieving process, how to identify and frame your value-add, the definition of constraint, how to use your physiology to your benefit, and the biggest issue facing job-seekers today when it comes to time. Click Here for your Interview Prep WorksheetsTake my, "How to Market Yourself," Teachable Course-Visit the Teachable Here to learn how to market yourself in the job search, stay out of the job seeker 'black hole', and more! More information about myself on the site, and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!

Have you felt undervalued in an organization? It can be devastating to feel like your company isn't invested in your growth, but the mindset that goes along with this feeling does not lead you to success when it comes to the job search. In fact, investing in your own excellence can set the foundation that makes your job search 10x more effective. "To do more and grow isn't a matter of working harder. It's a matter of thinking differently. If you take a closer look I bet that your results actually match your thoughts." - Elissa Shuck, LYWL EP.16In this episode, you'll discover how to invest in your own excellence to succeed in the job search, identity your scotomas and why they matter, and how to be intentional about your thoughts so you can get results. I highlight key methods from, "Investment in Excellence," by the Pacific Institute, founded by Lewis Tice - a training course I went through during a previous role. I cover the simple, yet actionable tips you can apply immediately to change your mindset and propel yourself towards growth. Download the "Invest in Your Excellence," PDF HereVisit the Teachable Here to learn how to market yourself in the job search, stay out of the job seeker 'black hole', and more! More information about myself on the site, and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!

Are you the guide, the collaborator, the support person, the idea person? When it comes to value, you have to identify what you do best. Most of us tend to list what we've done, but fail to describe who we are and how we fit into the workplace. Knowing your value and being able to frame it in a way that's easy to understand is essential when interviewing for a job. "What is it about you and how you show up that adds value? Your value is innate within you. It's the innate behavioral strenghts that you possess. It's also what you contribute inside the organization. Set that as your foundation in the job search." - Elissa Shuck, LYWL EP.15 In this episode, you'll discover how to identify and frame your results to communicate your value to a hiring manager, the steps all job-seekers must know when speaking about value, and how to use positivity and reflection to learn from your last position. Visit the Teachable Here to learn how to market yourself in the job search, stay out of the job seeker 'black hole', and more! More information about myself on the site, and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!

In episode 10, I broke down some lessons from, "Tiny Habits," a book by BJ Fogg that details how your life can change drastically just by performing small habits consistently. Now, it's time to take these lessons and apply them to the job search so you can overcome the mental battle that many job seekers face. Using small, consistent actions when reaching out to recruiters, adding folks on LinkedIn, or editing your resume can transform your job search effectiveness. Avoidance is an action! Be aware of your thoughts and feelings motivating those actions that you take. Any time your action is motivated from a feeling of fear, or doubt, or frustration, [that action] will never be as effective as something you're aspiring to or running towards. In this episode, I break down the two steps you must know when it comes to applying habits to your job search. I also cover how to break down the force behind your action, or lack of action and how to reframe that and apply new actions to overcome it. For My Outreach Script Click HereVideo Mentioned: How to Find Company-Specific Recruiters Visit the Teachable Here to learn how to market yourself in the job search, stay out of the job seeker 'black hole', and more! More information about myself on the site, and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!

If you're not in sales, you may have never been taught how to ask for what you want. There's a reason top salesmen always reiterate and harp on the 'ask'. The first step is knowing what you want, and the next is knowing how and when to ask for it. The problem? Most people simply do not know how to ask for what they want..."Just like you're failing in advance if you don't have a goal in mind, you're also never going to get something if you don't ask for it. I'm not saying it's going to be easy! When you decide to ask, you are empowering yourself to get more of what you want."In this episode, you'll discover how to define what success is for you, how to frame your ask in a salary negotiation, how to use a 'gap' to put a dollar amount on your solution, and the missing piece folks overlook when it comes to hitting their goals. Visit the Teachable Here to learn how to market yourself in the job search, stay out of the job seeker 'black hole' and more! More information about myself on the site, and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!

A resume can make or break your ability to land an interview. It's the first impression before a hiring manager actually meets you, and there's no way to land a job without one a winning one. It's not your experience that will limit you, rather the inability to frame that experience in the form of a written resume. The first marketing message people see is your resume or your LinkedIn profile. The most powerful resumes are ones that make you feel invincible. What I want you to do is state what's not obvious; I want you to think about yourself in a way that showcases you and connects the dots for the other person. In this episode, you'll discover the 3 pillars to a winning resume and how to get them right. In addition, I go through the benefits of a hybrid resume, how to tell your story to grab somebody's attention, and finally, how to align your skills with your experience so they know you're perfect for the role. Resources: https://www.es-strategicservices.com/resourcesVisit the Teachable Here to learn how to market yourself in the job search, stay out of the job seeker 'black hole' and more! More information about myself on the site, and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!

As a job search coach, I think it's important for my audience to know my own personal success rate. That's why I break down my stats on this episode, as well as some practical skills you can apply in your job search today. "The goal of an interview is to get an offer, [but] you don't actually need to have these strenghts in order to do well in an interview. These things I'm talking about can actually be taught, [...] even if it doesn't come natural to you." - Elissa Shuck, LYWL EP.13 In this episode, you'll discover my personal interview-to-job-offer success rate as well as how to use your accomplishments as evidence of your strengths in an interview. Finally, you'll understand why visualization should be taken seriously when it comes to landing your dream job. Visit the Teachable Here to learn how to market yourself in the job search, stay out of the job seeker 'black hole', and more! More information about myself on the site, and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!

Many people are under the assumption that it's the big things in life that create the most change. Contrary to that belief, it's actually the habits we use every day that make the biggest impact on our lives. So why is it so hard to stick to good habits? Is it just a matter of discipline? BJ Fogg, author of "Tiny Habits: The Small Changes That Change Everything" gives us the reasons why. You don't actually have to be more self disciplined. You don't have to have stronger will-power to create new habits. You can actually design this in a very strategic, logical and easy way to create the habits and tranformation you want in your life." - Elissa Shuck, EP.10 of LYWLIn this episode, you'll discover BJ Fogg's secret to forming and keeping successful habits. You'll learn about the 'prompts' that lead us to bad habits and how to change those prompts to instill healthy habits each day. Also, how to design habits that you can actually stick to. You can find BJ Fogg's book, "Tiny Habits: The Small Changes That Change Everything" Here - https://tinyhabits.com/Visit the Teachable Here to learn how to market yourself in the job search, stay out of the job seeker 'black hole' and more! More information about myself on the site, and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!

Energy plays a big part in your ability to land a job. What you say is one thing, but how you present yourself and the energy you bring can be the difference between landing and not landing. It starts with your thoughts and the exact words you say to yourself. "If you're going into a job search or a pivot or a promotion with that energy of disappointment, dread, and discomfort it can be felt by the person you're talking to. Instead, if you focus on what you're running toward, you tap into higher levels of critical thinking."On this episode you'll discover the difference between running towards your goals and running away from where you currently are. In addition, I'll explain the physics behind positive energy and how that will make a huge impact in your career. Visit the Teachable Here to learn how to market yourself in the job search, stay out of the job seeker 'black hole' and more! More information about myself on the site, and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!

COVID 19 changed everything and throughout this I've tried to remain curious. On a positive note, many side effects of our work environments have become uncovered. The truth is this: people are simply not tolerating a toxic environment anymore!In a toxic work environment you have a choice. You can choose what to think in any and every circumstance you encounter. You can also choose the meaning you attach to anything that happens to you. On this episode you'll discover how to identify and remove yourself from a toxic work environment, what it looks like to give yourself permission to leave and the ways an effective career coach can help you overcome that situation. In my corporate career I've been involved in toxic environments. Even getting let go from that environment was still painful. This is why it's essential to know what to do if you find yourself in one of these environments. Here are some resources mentioned: How to Survive a Toxic Workplace (Article) - https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-survive-toxic-person-your-workplace-elissa-shuck/How To Make a Difficult Boss Your Biggest Fan (Article) - https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-make-difficult-boss-your-biggest-fan-elissa-shuck/Visit my website Here to learn how to market yourself in the job search, stay out of the job seeker 'black hole' and more! Follow me on LinkedIn, and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!

"A job search is probably the hardest job you'll ever have in your life."After years in hiring, coaching and consulting I've learned how powerful mindset can be to keep yourself motivated. On this episode I break down how to use a particular mindset hack to keep you from getting burnt out in your job search.For some it's running, working out, biking, woodworking - think about what you're passionate about and how you get up to do it everyday. Most job seekers do not understand that applying the same mindset you use for you passion to the job search can transform your outlook and keep you disciplined day in and day out. Visit the Teachable Here to learn how to market yourself in the job search, stay out of the job seeker 'black hole' and more! More information about myself on the site, and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!

Has an interview questions left you stumped? Do you fear you aren't answering in a way that represents you best to a hiring manager?On this episode, I answer all of the most common interview questions so you can discover exactly what to say and what not to say.Included are: - Tell me about yourself - Why did you leave your last job - Where do you see yourself in 5 years - What are your salary requirements - What is your experience with (something you don't have) - Why should we hire youNever be stumped again! Discover why and how we phrase answers coming directly from a former hiring manager.Visit the Teachable Here to learn how to market yourself in the job search, stay out of the job seeker 'black hole' and more! More information about myself on the site, and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!

The job searchers worst nightmare is ending up in a role that's not a good fit or even worse, a company culture that is not a good fit. Surprisingly, many job searchers do not even know their own style of behavior![Knowing which style you are] will help you identify great roles for yourself and identify organizations and teams where you'll thrive. I'm a firm believer that everybody has leadership skills. Some show up as persuasive and other show up as direct and straightforward. The same goes for relationships; how do you communicate and show up for others? On this episode, you'll discover how to leverage your own behavioral skills and learn how to translate them into a tactic to build relationships and find the job that's right for you. We'll go over communication and leadership styles along with how to use them to communicate with an interviewer, hiring manager or coworker. Click Here to Download Your Transferrable Skills Discovery Sheet Visit the Teachable Here to learn how to market yourself in the job search, stay out of the job seeker 'black hole' and more! More information about myself on the site, and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!Self Discovery Sheet Link - https://mailchi.mp/fcbdf8fc28b9/find-your-transferable-skills

Have you experienced and overwhelming feeling of defeat that makes it almost impossible to accomplish what you need to do? That's resistance. "Resistance cannot be seen, touch, heard or smelled but it can be felt." - Steven Pressfield On this episode, you'll learn how to overcome resistance and get out of the 'someday' loop; the struggle of convincing yourself you'll do it tomorrow. More importantly, you'll discover exactly what sets apart a pro from an amateur and how you can apply these changes to your own life. Visit the Teachable Here to learn how to market yourself in the job search, stay out of the job seeker 'black hole' and more! More information about myself on the site, and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!Find the War of Art Here - https://www.amazon.com/The-War-of-Art-Steven-Pressfield-audiobook/dp/B07PTBYH2G/ref=sr_1_1?crid=WBR1Y60TLD44&dchild=1&keywords=the+war+of+art&qid=1620758461&sprefix=the+war+of%2Caps%2C169&sr=8-1

If you're in the job search you've experienced rejection. Whether it's a LinkedIn request on hold or getting ghosted on an email, there are so many ways to let rejection get to you. There's more you can do than just apply and wait.... You should be reaching out to people - do these things that are getting you in front of people, because that's going to be a difference maker in your job search. On today's episode you'll discover how to reframe rejection, tactics to improve your job search results to get more eyes on you, and how to reach out to people in the job search process. Finding Role Specific Recruiters on LinkedInhttps://youtu.be/24WpcjVMQDc Finding Company Specific Recruiters on LinkedInhttps://youtu.be/_qzNlQ38W60More information about me and the coaching programs I offer on this site and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and Subscribe so you don't miss any episodes. Resources: Don't stay in a job that feels bad. I'll help you see your value, release your doubts and feel confident. It's time to make your move.When you're ready, I can help you :: Personalized 1:1 CoachingCustomized coaching and strategizing to land a rewarding new jobLeverage your career history and transferable skills in your career pivotMindset and strategy to manage and escape a toxic workplaceSchedule Your Possibility Session™https://calendly.com/elissa-shuck-career-coach/possibility-session-with-elissa-shuckGet free resources on my YouTube ChannelGet access to courses and download career helps on my website and follow me on LinkedIn. Don't forget to subscribe!