In this issue: navigating taxes as a newly unemployed job seeker, 5 ways to get more LinkedIn profile views, job search depression, how to ask for a raise during a pandemic and more!

Dear Reader,

Here's your challenge today.

Take a minute and make an introduction for someone.

- Do you know someone who is unemployed? Shoot them an email and ask how their job search is going. Ask them to send you a target list of companies. Review their target company list and try to connect them to at least one person.

- Do you have a high performing team member who you know wants to get to the next level? Introduce them to someone influential.

- Do you have a friend who owns a small business? Help connect them to a potential client.

- Do you know a high school or college student at a cross roads trying to figure out their career path? Make an introduction to someone you know doing work that they are interested in so that they can conduct an informational interview.

WHY? Because it only takes one conversation to change their entire trajectory.

You literally have the power to change someone's life by making an introduction. This is not cliche stuff. Friends--and even strangers-- have opened doors for me.

Be a connector. It really feels good to connect people with possibilities. Heck, science tells us that when we help others we trigger our brains release of oxytocin, serotonin and dopamine.

Helpers high✅

I’m excited to share my most recent job search newsletter. As always, it is PACKED with great content from some of my friends and fellow career colleagues including Brenda Abdilla, Jack Kelly, Hannah Morgan and many others. I broke into several categories including: job search finances, smart modern job search strategies, handling hard work situations, the emotional toll of a job search and D&I.

I’d love to hear from you this week. How are things going in your job search?

As always, I’m rooting for you,

Sarah

[email protected]

Ps. I love a good freebie, don't you? Hidden in this newsletter is a giveaway.

Job Search Finances

Navigating 2020 taxes as a freelancer, new consultant or unemployed job seeker-- an interview with CPA Brad Wooten — www.linkedin.com

Your tax situation might be very different this year than last. Especially if you: Worked from home part of the year (home office deductions, anyone?) Started a consulting business or did freelance work? Accepted Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act? If you answered yes-- you need to read this article. CPA Brad Wooten shares what you need to know about 2020 taxes.

How To Ask For A Raise During The Coronavirus Pandemic | HuffPost Life — www.huffpost.com

It can be done, but you need to be strategic.

Smart Modern Job Search Strategies

5 Ways to Get More LinkedIn Profile Views | Career Sherpa — careersherpa.net

Get more LinkedIn profile views by doing these 5 things. It's going to take more than just creating a profile, you need to use the tool!

Hot Job Interview Trends for 2020: What the Experts Say - Job-Hunt.org — www.job-hunt.org

Bob McIntosh asks 5 experts for the insight into the hottest interview trends for 2020.

Handling Hard Work Situations

How to navigate difficult bosses and impossible work situations -- an interview with author and coach Brenda Abdilla — www.linkedin.com

Author Brenda Abdilla defines "Crazytown" as "working for a newly promoted boss who listens to your phone calls through the thin walls separating your offices, insists on reviewing and editing every communication you send out to the team, and scrutinizes every dollar you spend from your department budget.” This article gives very practical advice for dealing with workplace crazies.

The Emotional Toll of a Job Search

Am I Depressed? No Motivation To Job Search - Briefcase Coach — www.briefcasecoach.com

Job search depression is real and is impacting millions. This article gives practical guidance including book suggestions & free resources.

Eight Ways To Cope And Rebound From Constant Rejection In Your Job Search And Career — www.forbes.com

It's not easy to cope with rejection. By focusing on staying strong, it will help you combat and overcome the feelings associated with rejection.

Freebie Alert🚨 You found it! The first three people to email me ([email protected]) with the subject line "Coffee" and include an idea to improve the newsletter get $5.00 Starbucks gift cards.

D&I in Business

What’s Wrong with Asking “Where Are You From?” — hbr.org

Is it a genuine question or a microaggression?

Can you do me a favor?

I’m on a mission to help job seekers land amazing jobs. Would you consider doing one of the following:

• Forward this newsletter to your job searching friends

• Recommend me as a paid speaker for your company events on networking, job searching or leveraging LinkedIn

• Recommend my services to high performers wanting to work one-on-one with an executive resume writer / or experienced interview coach