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Who’s Hunting for Your Head? Why Every Job Seeker Needs a Recruiter in Their Corner

by Trevor Calton

Who’s Hunting for Your Head?

When most people think about networking, they focus on the obvious:

  • Hiring managers
  • People working in companies they admire
  • Industry events and alumni lists

And that’s all great.

But here’s a strategic advantage most people overlook:

Network ...

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How to Get 5 Interviews Per Week (or More!)

by Trevor Calton

 Let’s be honest.

If your job search strategy is just applying to online listings and hoping for the best, you’re going to burn out fast, and probably hear crickets.

Because the truth is the best opportunities often don’t get posted. And when they do, they’re flooded with competi...

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Personality Goes a Long Way

by Trevor Calton

 You might think your resume, your degree, or your skills are what get you noticed. But in reality, it’s your personality that makes people remember you.

It’s how you show up, your energy, your humor, your curiosity, that turns a brief interaction into a lasting connection.

Why P...

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Think Like a Boss: How Hiring Really Works

by Trevor Calton

 Most job seekers believe that hiring starts with a job posting.

It doesn’t.

Hiring managers don’t wake up and say,

“Let me sort through 250 strangers today.”

Instead, they do what most of us would do, they start with who they know.

And that changes everything about how yo...

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Be Your Genuine Authentic Self

by Trevor Calton

 If you’ve ever felt like you have to act a certain way to get hired or promoted, you’re not alone.

We’ve all been told:

  • “Be professional.”
  • “Present yourself the right way.”
  • “Read the room.”

But somewhere along the way, a lot of people take that to mean:

“Don’t be yoursel...

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The Most Powerful Tools in Your Toolbox

by Trevor Calton

 People spend hours perfecting their resume. They tweak bullet points. Update LinkedIn. Obsess over cover letters.

But here’s the truth no one tells you:

The most powerful tool in your career toolbox is not on your resume. It’s you, in the room.

How you show up. How you make som...

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You Are "The Mechanic"

by Trevor Calton

 Most people approach the job search like this:

“I hope someone picks me.”

They list out their accomplishments. They tweak their resume. They cross their fingers and hope they get noticed.

But what if that’s the wrong approach?

What if instead of being the product, you were the...

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Dig Your Well Before You're Thirsty

by Trevor Calton

Your job is going away (eventually.) And if your plan is to only start networking or looking for your next move when you're unemployed or desperate, you're already too late.

That’s not networking. That’s panic.

Here’s the truth no one tells you: Most of the best opportunities don...

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Introducing “Career Building from the Inside Out”

by Trevor Calton

 If you’re like most people, no one ever taught you how to build a career on purpose.

You were probably told to:

  • Get good grades
  • Choose a major
  • Get a job
  • Hope it works out

But now you’re here. And something’s off.

Maybe you feel stuck. Maybe you’ve changed. Maybe you’re ...

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