Sometimes unintentionally, sometimes I was too busy, sometimes because it’s easy to miss messages in LinkedIn if you get a lot, sometimes people sent me messages that were so presumptuous I couldn’t even imagine how to craft a response that didn’t sound highly irritated. Don’t even get me started on the “hey girl, want to chat” messages that plagued 15 years ago LinkedIn inboxes when people (men) forgot this wasn’t a dating app.

In retail, Novemcember is a fever dream. Halloween’s barely packed up before holiday lights are everywhere, “Do you have this in stock?” questions are coming in hot, and once-a-year shoppers are back and they are armed with zero patience, a list of impossible demands, and the conviction that the rules don’t apply to them.

We all know those movies where the CGI is so obvious it makes you groan (hear that Justice League & Green Lantern?). The same goes for poorly edited Al-generated Resumes and LinkedIn profiles. It's pretty easy to spot when an algorithm has taken over and the result is as subtle as a T-Rex smashing through Pride and Prejudice with a Michael Bay style 360 spin shot. (Phone rings as someone wants to option this movie immediately)

Struggling with your job search? It’s time to ditch the endless applications and try something different. In this blog, I share three powerful strategies that will help you stand out: crafting a LinkedIn profile that tells your story, making meaningful connections through weekly outreach, and joining the right networking groups. Ready to take control of your career? Let’s get started.