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Is looking for a new job part of your New Year resolutions or goals? This practical guide helps you turn that intention into action with six strategic steps, from refreshing your resume and LinkedIn profile to organizing job postings and preparing success stories for interviews. Start 2026 strong by searching with purpose and confidence.
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Not every job opportunity deserves a yes, even in a tight market. This work advice veteran shares powerful insights from readers who dodged nightmare bosses, found better-fit roles after rejections, and learned that staying true to your values matters more than chasing prestigious titles. Essential reading for anyone making career moves in 2026 with confidence and clarity!
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What We’re Reading Right Now
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New year, new approach to job searching. As the market tightens in 2026, LinkedIn's editor-in-chief recommends rethinking your career not as past roles but as transferable skills. With over half of Americans planning job moves this year, learn how skills-based thinking helps you pivot strategically, craft compelling narratives, and land roles even in competitive fields.
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Career Corner: Ask a Recruiter
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When your application is still lingering in the “under consideration” status months after applying
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A client of mine applied to a role back in September at a large for-profit business (i.e. over 1,000 employees). The role is still posted 4 months later, and their application status is still listed as “under consideration.” What assumptions should my client make, and what strategic next steps should they take?
First, never assume anything. The role could be posted for 4+ months for a variety of reasons, like:
- The hiring process is long, and perhaps finalists dropped out of the process at the last minute or the employer’s offer was rejected by the finalist.
- The hiring team has been rescoping the role throughout the process and still not in alignment, but wanting to build a pool of candidates.
- The role is not actually active, but the hiring team wants to build a pool of candidates.
- The hiring team is disorganized, and just never got around to taking down the posting (this of course happens, but less so at a large organization with extensive systems in place).
Second, my client may still be under consideration because:
- There were thousands of applicants and the role continues receiving more applications, and the hiring team is woefully behind.
- The hiring team liked the applicant’s application but they weren’t considered a top contender at the time of their app, but also the hiring team wanted to hold on to them in case their first batch of candidates didn’t work out.
- Someone forgot or hasn’t had a spare minute to update statuses in a long time, and there hasn’t been pressure from anyone - internal or external - to catch up!
These are just some guesses I’ve made, but of course I don’t have actual intel. What I can do is advise my client on what to do next. In their case, they are still curious about the role and would welcome moving forward in the process. This large company does not have any publicly available contact information for their recruiting team, but they do have an active LinkedIn page. We set about finding the appropriate people to contact:
- Visited the company page on LinkedIn, and then their “People” tab.
- Within the search bar of the “People” tab, entered “talent acquisition” or “recruiter” to narrow down potential contacts.
- Reviewed the profiles of potential contacts at the company who may be involved with reviewing applications for this particular role. Paid attention to the language in their experience to see if their recruiting was company-wide, or for a particular department. Also reviewed their “About” section to see if they welcome cold messages from applicants.
- Reviewed the recruiter’s posting history to see if they’ve welcomed cold-contact from prospective applicants in the past to discuss roles.
My client has identified 2 potential recruiters who may provide them an update on their status - either move them forward or formally reject. They will contact the less senior recruiter first, as this is the person most likely involved with reviewing applications. They’ll reiterate their interest in the role and kindly request an update on their application status.
Wish them luck!
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The New TrulyHired Job Board is Here!
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Morgan Autism Center provides a safe, nurturing, and joyful environment where individuals impacted by autism or other developmental disabilities are accepted and celebrated for who they are. They are looking for a new Special Education Teacher who will be responsible for the management of their classroom including student and staff management. They design and implement curriculum, student individualized education plans (IEPs), behavior plans, and collaborate closely with parents and other members of the program team including instructional aides, speech therapists, occupational therapists and administration. The ideal candidate has a current Education Specialist Credential (moderate to severe).
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Founded in 2010, STEM Preparatory Academy remains dedicated to delivering a rigorous, college preparatory education with a specialized focus on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. STEM Prep is looking for an exceptional leader to be their new Chief of Schools. The Chief Schools Officer will serve as the driver of academic success and school culture through the management of school principals and the Academic Team. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of effective principal leadership experience with proven results and experience leading and managing people and situations effectively and consistent with a servant leadership mindset.
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TrulyHired is a quick, easy, and tailored job board that specializes in providing job seekers with educational equity roles at impact-driven education organizations. Here are a few of the amazing jobs we have available. Check them out and apply if you're interested!
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