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A better way to find the roles you actually want

Hey there, If job searching has started to mean scrolling through the same feeds and wondering what you might be missing, let’s give your search a little more structure. You don’t need a complicated system or another paid tool to get started. You need a clear target, a few good search terms, and ...

by Alyssa Bailey — Nov 02, 2026

You’re qualified. So why aren’t you getting interviews?

Hey there, If you’ve been applying and waiting without much response, it’s easy to start questioning your experience. But a quiet inbox doesn’t automatically mean you aren’t qualified. Sometimes the issue is that one part of your search isn’t making your fit clear, or isn’t creating enough moment...

by Alyssa Bailey — Oct 26, 2026

Laid off? Here's what to do in your first two weeks.

Hey there, I wish we weren’t still having this conversation. But the layoff announcements keep coming, and behind every number is someone trying to figure out what happens next. Last week, Netflix announced cuts affecting roughly 1,000 employees, about 6% of its workforce. Airtable also announced...

by Alyssa Bailey — Oct 19, 2026

This job fits me. So why can't I get an interview?

Hey there, A new subscriber recently shared their biggest job-search struggle: “Gaining access to roles that fit my background and experience and converting that opportunity into an interview.” This is a common struggle for many who are "IN IT" right now. Because finding a job you could do well a...

by Alyssa Bailey — Oct 12, 2026

You can be qualified and still feel nervous

Hey there, Have you ever been excited to get an interview… and then immediately started worrying about it? What if I ramble? What if my mind goes blank? What if I walk out knowing I didn’t explain my experience nearly as well as I could have? Grab your coffee. Let’s talk about how to prepare when...

by Alyssa Bailey — Oct 05, 2026

You have the experience. Why is it so hard to find the right next role?

Hey there, I’ve been talking with professionals who have spent 5, 10, 15, and even 25 years with the same employer. They know they’re good at what they do. Their colleagues know it, too. You see them shouting out "Any team would be lucky to scoop them up" posts on LinkedIn. But when they start lo...

by Alyssa Bailey — Sep 28, 2026

Laid off? Career gap? Short tenure? Say this.

Hey there, A follower recently asked me how to explain that their government contract was ending, or that they left another contract role after only six months because it wasn’t the right fit. It’s a practical interview question, but it brought me back to a devotion I recently read called Beautif...

by Alyssa Bailey — Sep 21, 2026

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

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