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In Get Hired we list the latest and best jobs available, share tips on the job search, and let you know about upcoming events and things we’re working on that might be of interest. Below is an archive of our newsletter, Get Hired. If you just joined us, don’t worry. You can get all of the content below!
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Prep For Your Big Interview
I have seen an influx of people looking for jobs right now. I know it’s tough out there and I want to help you throughout all steps of your job search, from beginning to end.
4 Tips after 1000 interviews
In celebration of our 100th email, I asked the recruiter who has been working with me the longest to share some insights that I know you want to hear. Kristen gives us four tips after running over 1000 interviews.
Back to basics
With all of the chaos in the world and many people looking for a new role for the first time in a while, I thought I’d talk about starting your search and how to set yourself up for success.
80+ jobs from our networks
Every few months, I choose to highlight other jobs out there with organizations doing good work even if NRG isn’t running the search. That’s what we are doing today.
Naomi’s Q&A Roundup
Here are 4 questions that I have been receiving more recently from job seekers. I included some practical steps you can take if these questions are on your mind.
Launching your job search this year, HNY!
We know a lot of people are looking for new jobs in the new year. In this week's Get Hired, we give you a 4-step job search strategy, and 4 ways we can help.
Before you apply
Before you hit apply, check out these suggestions. Plus, an opportunity to revise your resume in a small group.
Preparing For January
Speaking of the future, I know a lot of people are rolling off of campaigns right now and looking for what’s next. That means that now is the best time to prepare for your job search in 2025.
Personalize your networking
The idea of continuing the conversation beyond the initial introduction meeting is what I hear about most from bewildered job seekers. How do you keep the connection going?
What a networking meeting can be
In the last edition of this email, we launched the NRG Networking Toolkit to help you break through the obstacles that keep you from asking for meetings and expanding your network.
But once the meeting has been scheduled, what do you actually say during the conversation?
Embrace networking with this
As long time readers know, I have always emphasized the importance of networking.
In July, we asked our Get Hired readers about their biggest networking pain points. After considering that feedback, we created the NRG Networking Toolkit to help you break through your fear and resistance to networking and help you execute.
Over 70 Opportunities
Today, we are opening up the newsletter to other organizations in our networks to advertise their jobs. We are advertising these roles in early September because we know people are starting to seek out their next opportunity. Maybe, just maybe, your next role is on this list.
Tips after 1000+ interviews
Naomi has completed a bunch of interviews in her career. Here are a few tips from an experienced interviewer to help you prep for your next conversation.
set yourself up for september
September is going to be big. There's always a lot of jobs at this time of the year. In this issue of Get Hired, we offer a few practical tips to help set you up for success.
Why people don't apply
We talk to qualified candidates all the time who resist applying to jobs they are excited about. In this Get Hired, we talk about some of the reasons people don't apply. We also want to hear from you: what holds you back from applying?
Mistakes suck. What to do next.
We all know that it feels kind of awful when we make a mistake, especially one that is public. In this Get Hired, we give you some practical tips about what to do if you make a mistake during the hiring process.
70+ jobs from NRG and mission-driven orgs
In this newsletter we do the thing where we announce a bunch of jobs from our networks. Plus, summer is a great time to focus on networking. Sign up to have Naomi as your networking accountability partner.
How to get attention (when switching careers)
If you are moving to a new field or switching to a different type of role in the same field, check out these practical tips about how to stand out from the crowd. P.S. Even if you aren’t switching careers, these tips are still gold.
Ask your friends these questions
In the spirit of encouraging connection, I thought I’d talk about how to run a self-assessment for your job search. Sometimes we can’t see ourselves clearly. It’s much easier to see our friends’ strengths than it is to see our own. Also, looking for a job is hard. It’s easy to get down on yourself. Use this exercise as a way to fuel your motivation and confidence.
Salary negotiation tips
For a while now I’ve wanted to focus on salary negotiations as a Get Hired newsletter topic. I often get questions from candidates about how and when to negotiate. Here are some tips to consider when you get to that stage of the hiring process as well as when to negotiate at your current organization.