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View in browser THE HIREREADY NEWSLETTER YOUR GO-TO NEWSLETTER FOR PRACTICAL JOB SEARCH & CAREER ADVICE The HireReady Newsletter Vol. 112 The job search can be exhausting, but small changes can help you work smarter and more effectively. This week, I'm sharing a few practical ways to help you make a stronger impression. In the Job Seeker Spotlight, one professional shares the challenges of moving from the corporate world into the nonprofit sector. 1 Product Highlight Let AI Write a Stronger LinkedIn Summary for You Your LinkedIn summary shows recruiters how your experience fits the roles you're targeting. But knowing what to include and how to phrase it isn't always easy. Jobscan's LinkedIn Optimization Tool analyzes your profile against job descriptions and generates a tailored summary based on your experience and the role's requirements. Next Steps Open the LinkedIn Optimization Tool in your Jobscan account. Paste your LinkedIn profile URL and add at least three job descriptions for roles you're interested in. Run the scan, find the Summary section, and click Generate new summary. Review the suggested summary, make any necessary edits, and add it to your LinkedIn profile. Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile → 2 Career & Job Search Hacks Hack 01 Give Your Most Relevant Experience More Space When building your resume, it's tempting to include every responsibility from every job you've held. But not every role needs the same amount of detail. Your most recent and relevant experience should get the most attention. This helps recruiters quickly understand what you've done and why your background fits the role you're applying for. Next Steps Review your work history and identify which roles are most relevant to the jobs you're targeting. Keep detailed accomplishment bullets for your most relevant positions. Condense older or less relevant experience by keeping the job title, company, dates, and only the most useful details. Review the top half of your resume to make sure your strongest and most relevant qualifications are easy to find. Hack 02 Find Opportunities Beyond the Job Boards Relying only on major job boardsmeans you're often competing with thousands of other applicants for the same openings. If there's a company you'd genuinely like to work for, check its careers page directly. You may come across openings that haven't been widely advertised yet, giving you a chance to explore them before they attract as many applicants. Next Steps Make a list of companies you'd genuinely like to work for. Visit each company's careers page and look for roles that match your experience and interests. Apply directly through the company's website when you find a good fit. Check back regularly, or set up job alerts if the careers page offers them. Hack 03 Ask Who You Should Connect With Next Good networking doesn't have to end when the conversation is over. If you've had a helpful conversation with someone in your field, ask if there's anyone else they think you should connect with. They might point you toward people with relevant experience or insights you wouldn't have found otherwise. It's a simple way to keep building connections. Next Steps Near the end of an informational interview or coffee chat, thank the person for their time and advice. Ask: “Based on my background and what we've discussed, is there anyone else you think would be helpful for me to connect with?” If they suggest someone, ask whether they'd be comfortable making an introduction. Follow up with the new contact, briefly explaining how you found them and why you'd like to connect. 3 Job Seeker Spotlight When Being Overqualified Doesn't Help You Get the Job I thought switching from the corporate world to the nonprofit sector would be easier than it's been. After months of applications and interviews, I'm realizing just how different these two worlds can be. The language, qualifications, and expectations are all different. Even the w