Guidance! | Job Hunting in the (2025+) Market I ran across this post the other day and wanted to discuss it some... In my last job hunt, I absolutely used AI, especially with prompts like this to be sure I was applying to the right roles. It saved me a lot of mental bandwidth, and Bonnie is right. In this market, employers have their pick of candidates, which means they're looking for someone who has done exactly that role. That's why in this market, I highly recommend... Apply for jobs where...
1 day ago • 2 min read
Proficiency Check | Building Credibility Last week, I wrote about owning your onboarding, so I thought I'd dive a little deeper into that this week with small wins. Most people walk into a new job thinking they need to prove themselves right away — big projects, bold ideas, dazzling presentations. But the truth? You earn credibility not by doing everything, but by doing something small really well. That’s how you build trust and momentum. Start with what is useful, not flashy I know starting...
6 days ago • 2 min read
Guidance! | You and AI, Job Hunting Spend a few minutes on LinkedIn and you'll inevitably find someone ranting about how AI is ruining the job market. And, in some ways, it is. AI is taking over a lot of entry-level jobs. Some companies are using it in their hiring process to interview (ew!). Some candidates are using it to answer in live interviews (also ew!). And, of course, people are using it to write their cover letters and resumes. AI is everywhere in the job search right now… all...
16 days ago • 3 min read
Proficiency Check | Own Your Onboarding So, you landed the job. You signed the offer, celebrated, maybe cried a little (good tears), and now the reality is setting in—you’re starting soon. If you’re lucky, your company might have an official onboarding plan: a few trainings, some check-ins, maybe even a buddy system. That’s great! But here’s the truth: even if your new employer has a plan for you, you still need to make one for yourself. Let’s talk about why—and how. 1. You’re the CEO of Your...
16 days ago • 3 min read
Hi Reader! Last night my kid freaked out that she wasn't "doing as much at school" as she thought she should. She thinks that she should be functioning at the same level as she was last year. We've now moved three times and have been living out of suitcases for over a month since the flood. Meanwhile, she's practicing Spanish for an in-person interview, doing a project for the science fair, analyzing a novel for the first time, being a part of a business group capstone project, and directing...
7 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader! I’m looking for a new place for the fam to live next month. The renovation from the flood is taking longer than they planned, and the temporary rental was only for a month. But I wanted to sit down and make sure I didn’t forget to send you this email. I really dislike when I forget to email you each week! I've been doing a little bit of digital spring cleaning lately and came across this presentation template for proposing pilots. This is what I used when I was proposing new...
7 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader! I hope you had a restful weekend holiday. My life is still a little disjointed managing without my house and all our stuff. Living in suitcases sucks y'all... but I do have some good news! On Friday I got a message from one mentee that they have accepted an offer. And then on Sunday, another mentee shared that they accepted an offer! 🥳 Another mentee's contract is ending so they're starting to look again. In honor of all their hard work, I'm thought I'd share the ID Agency List...
7 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader! I'm taking a moment to recognize a small win business. It’s so small it’s almost embarrassing to share. But then I realized with the housing disruption going on right now, any win I make is huge. I've started creating a new course, From Inbox to Offer, the email blueprint for job seekers. I got one lesson done last week, with plans to build out everything from the cover email to negotiating the salary. Building a business is really hard. Most people focus on the really big wins to...
7 months ago • 1 min read
Saving Throws | Mindset & Goal Setting While Burned Out In this lesson, I refer to the "Valley of Despair" within the Dunning-Kruger Effect. I'll share more about it in future ID lessons, but for this lesson specifically, all you need to understand is the concept of the "Valley of Despair." The Valley of Despair is a phase where a learner’s initial confidence dips sharply as they confront the complexity of a new skill or topic. Feelings of frustration, overwhelm, and self-doubt are common....
7 months ago • 1 min read