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The Honest Answers to Your Biggest Job Search Questions

Hey there, After talking with countless job seekers, I’ve noticed that the same questions come up again and again. They may sound like questions about résumés, salaries, or interviews, but underneath them is usually a much more personal worry: “What am I doing wrong, and why doesn’t my experienc...

by Alyssa Bailey — Sep 14, 2026

The Fall Hiring Playbook (Don't Wait for January)

Happy Labor Day weekend, and welcome back to Rise & Shine. ☀️ I hope your weekend was as relaxing as mine! For once we didn't have ANYTHING planned all weekend and I've never felt more rested. So, grab a fresh cup of coffee, find a quiet spot on the porch or at the kitchen counter, and let yourse...

by Alyssa Bailey — Sep 07, 2026

Find Out What Career Phase You Are In Right Now

Hey friend, Grab your coffee and settle in because this one might shift how you think about where you are right now. Early in our careers, there's a blueprint. Get the degree. Land the job. Hit the next title. Increase the salary. The goals are clear, the path is relatively straightforward, and w...

by Alyssa Bailey — Aug 31, 2026

What If the Job Search Is Showing You Something About Yourself?

Most people start a job search because they want out. Out of a role that's draining them. Out of a company that stopped seeing them. Out of a version of their career that doesn't fit anymore. And that instinct isn't wrong. Sometimes it is time to go. But here's what I've learned coaching people t...

by Alyssa Bailey — Aug 24, 2026

Is It Time to Stay or Time to Go?

There's a question that quietly follows high performers everywhere they go. "Should I stay, or is it time to leave?" Not in a dramatic, quit-on-the-spot kind of way. More like a low hum in the background. Something you think about on Sunday nights, in the shower, on your commute. You push it down...

by Alyssa Bailey — Aug 17, 2026

Networking When You Hate Networking

Let's just say it out loud. Networking feels gross. The forced small talk at events. The awkward LinkedIn messages to strangers. The whole "put yourself out there" advice that makes you want to crawl under your desk instead. If that's you, I need you to hear this: There is nothing wrong with you...

by Alyssa Bailey — Aug 10, 2026

What to do when the interview goes great… and then silence

You nailed it. You walked out of that interview feeling something you hadn't felt in weeks. Maybe months. You were on. Your answers were sharp. The hiring manager was nodding along, laughing at your jokes, saying things like "I can really see you in this role." You talked about start dates. They ...

by Alyssa Bailey — Aug 03, 2026

The Job Search Is Taking Longer Than You Expected—Here's How to Stay Sane

Let's be honest for a second. You thought you'd have a new job by now. You've done the work. Updated your resume. Polished your LinkedIn. Applied to dozens—maybe hundreds—of roles. Had interviews. Maybe even made it to final rounds. And yet... you're still here. Still searching. Still waiting. If...

by Alyssa Bailey — Jul 27, 2026

Why You're Getting Interviews But No Offers

Let's talk about the most frustrating place to be in a job search: You're getting interviews. You're making it to final rounds. You're doing everything "right." And then... nothing. No offer. Sometimes no feedback. Just a polite rejection email that tells you absolutely nothing about what went wr...

by Alyssa Bailey — Jul 20, 2026

The Hidden Job Market Is Real—Here's How to Access It

I'm going to say something that might sting a little: The jobs you're applying to online? A lot of them are already spoken for. Not all of them. But more than you'd think. Here's what's actually happening behind the scenes: A hiring manager mentions to their team, "We're going to need someone for...

by Alyssa Bailey — Jul 13, 2026

The Hidden Cost of Playing It Safe in Your Career

The "Good Enough" Trap That's Killing Your Potential I met with a former colleague last week who said something that stopped me cold: "I stayed three years too long because leaving felt riskier than being miserable." Three. Years. That's 1,095 days of Sunday scaries. 156 weeks of feeling overlo...

by Alyssa Bailey — Jul 06, 2026

How to Turn a Rejection Into Your Next Offer

The "Close Second" That Became a First Choice Lindsey applied for a Senior PM role at a company she was excited about. She made it through multiple rounds. Connected with the team. Felt good about her chances. And then... she came in second. Close, but not close enough. The classic "we went with ...

by Alyssa Bailey — Jun 29, 2026

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