@sciencecareercoach.bsky.socialWhy don't I have a job yet? 🤔 It often comes down to:
1️⃣ Applying to jobs that don't fit your brand
2️⃣ Missing jobs you're eligible for
3️⃣ Not selling yourself well
4️⃣ Recruiters can't find you online
5️⃣ Networking isn't part of your strategy
DM me for help 💬 (US market)
@sciencecareercoach.bsky.socialConstantly editing how you speak, dress, and show up takes energy that could go toward your actual work. Finding spaces where you don't have to is worth the search.
Where have you found yours? 👇
@sciencecareercoach.bsky.socialDon't skip the vendor hall! Many companies there are passively recruiting, and a quick chat shows what problems they're tackling and whether the culture fits. Connect on LinkedIn on the spot. Work it like it's part of the program, because it is.
@sciencecareercoach.bsky.social@sciencecareercoach.bsky.socialReading The Go-Giver by Burg and Mann — highly recommend. Their philosophy: give value first.
Most cover letters answer "what you've done." The ones that land answer "why it matters to them." Not more credentials — a shift in focus, from you to them.
@sciencecareercoach.bsky.socialNegotiating doesn't make you difficult. It makes you someone who knows their worth.
→ Research your range first
→ Let them name a number first
→ Anchor high, not at your minimum
→ Ask for time if you need it
→ Can't move on salary? Negotiate the rest
