Summary Sunday: Issue #509

Job search shouldn’t be so hard. But it is. You have a million questions about what to expect and how to do it right. The bottom line is, it’s highly dependent on you, the types of roles you are looking for, the companies you are dealing with, and the preferences of the individuals you interact with.

No single expert has all the answers. So your goal is to source credible resources that will help you think critically about what is best for you and your situation.

Summary Sunday is a compilation of articles by experts and authorities. These are articles that have been recently published and address job search trends you should know about.

In this week’s summary, you’ll find information to help you with your job search. They include:

Being active on LinkedIn
Online application tips
5 types of people you need in your job search
Interview scenarios and how to handle them
Overcoming post-interview assumptions
Clawback provisions might be coming your way
New career options for tech professionals

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The Case, Science and Strategy Behind Being Active on LinkedIn | Virginia Franco Resumes

Being active on LinkedIn is one of the best ways to stay top-of-mind and build awareness of who you are. Franco recommends “I advise job seekers to shoot for 2-3 updates during the work week and to add insights through comments on the feeds of others 30-45 minutes 5X a week.” Discover ways to make this happen! Â

JOB SEARCH

5 Keys to Maximize Your Online Applications | Career Thought Leaders

Are you spending too much time applying to jobs online? Start using these tips from Career Thought Leader Associates to help you stand out and improve the effectiveness of your online applications.

Assemble A Dream Team To Help You Find A Job And Fast-Track Your Career | WeCruitr

Job search can feel lonely but you should never job search alone. Enlist the help of these 5 people to help keep your search going and productive.

INTERVIEWING

#16 – Focus Your Interview Responses | Job Seeking Is Hard

This newsletter by recruiter Adam Karpiak is filled with stories and questions submitted by job seekers. You’ll find sections including: Stupid Interview Questions, Community Catharsis, This Week’s Topic and even a listing of jobs! Check out the answer to this question – “Initial screenings with recruiters that really donât know or understand the job responsibilities.“

5 “Horrible” Interview Moments You Need to Stop Overanalyzing | The Muse

It’s easy to make assumptions about what you think happened during the interview. But DON’T! Instead, understand what may have been going on and don’t obsess over the past!

CAREER

A New ‘Penalty’ for Quitting | Korn Ferry

Noncompete agreements may be on their way out, but executives should watch out for clawback clauses before they quit. “Clawback provisionsâclauses in employment contracts forcing an employee to return compensation to their employerâare getting renewed interest in compensation circles.”Â

The Entrepreneur Journey With Backstage Capital Founder and Managing Partner Arlan Hamilton | Redefinig Work

This interview highlights a solution to the tech layoffs and includes the career benefits of starting a business on the side. As an investor and founder of the work-technology company Hire Runner, Arlan wants to see more flexibility in the way we think about employment and career paths.