Building Momentum in Your Job Search, Why Wait for the New Year?

To build real momentum in your job search this coming year, focus on three things: clarity, specificity, and community.

First, get clear on what you actually want. After months of searching, it's tempting to say "I'll do anything." But here's the problem: when you're open to everything, you're positioned for nothing. Recruiters and hiring managers need to immediately see why you're the solution to their specific problem. "I can do anything" forces them to do the work of connecting your experience to their role. They won't. They'll move on. The average time a resume if looked at is less than 10 seconds.

Here's what changes when you get specific: When you determine what you actually want whether it's the company size, industry, culture, role type that aligns with your strengths and goals, you can target your resume and craft a value proposition that resonates. You move from generic to relevant. And relevance gets interviews.

Side note: Please be able to talk about yourself well. It takes practice, but you have to be ready to tell people who rad you are.

The bonus? You'll be more fulfilled when you land the role, and you'll likely land one faster. When you're genuinely excited about what you're pursuing, that authenticity comes through. People can feel it. And authenticity builds connection.

When you compete against people who are really excited and aligned with a role you absolutely won’t shine as bright if you’re open to anything.

Which brings me to the second piece: build your professional community. In today's market where there are longer hiring cycles and AI is screening everything, recommendations matter more than ever. Networking isn't optional anymore; it's strategic. (It really always has been)

But here's the shift: don't "network." Build genuine relationships. Be curious. Get to know people. Let them know you're exploring opportunities. Show up as a human, not a transaction. Treat others like a human, not as a transaction. We all need more of this.

The truth is: isolation kills momentum. Staying connected to other professionals keeps you energized, informed, and visible. And visibility creates opportunity.

Remember, nobody can help you if they don't know who you are or what you're looking for. Take responsibility for making yourself known. You're not being pushy at all, you're being strategic.

Bottom line: Clarity on what you want + a targeted value proposition + genuine professional relationships = momentum. That's the formula. Now go build it.

You'll likely land a role far more quickly than the "I can do anything" approach because you connected yourself to why you are incredible for the opportunity you are seeking.

Spending the next few weeks positioning yourself to what you really want helps you enter the new year ready to go! I’d love to help you get started!

Book a time with me here to strategize what that looks like!