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Don’t crowd source your career

Raise your hand if you crowd source advice?

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Webster’s Dictionary defines crowd sourcing as: the practice of obtaining information or input into a task or project by enlisting the services of a large number of people, either paid or unpaid, typically via the Internet. Crowd sourcing can be great. I recently asked my Facebook friends for restaurant suggestions in Chapel Hill, NC. I got some great recommendations! BUT do you really want to crowdsource your career advice?

Here are a few questions to consider.

▪️ Are your friends qualified to give it? Do they study resume trends or interview tactics?

▪️ Are they giving you values-based advice? Do you value the same things?

▪️ If you are asking a friend to review your resume or help you with a job search strategy– are they going to give it the time it really needs to be done well? I spend 10-15 hours (or more) re-writing resumes.

Thoughts?

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    Founder of The Briefcase Coach, Sarah is an industry “insider” and job search expert. As a former corporate recruiter, Sarah got tired of seeing talented high-achievers get passed over for opportunities because they did not have the right marketing documents or know how to position themselves in interviews. Since opening Briefcase Coach in 2016, Sarah has helped thousands of clients land top-tier jobs through the creation of executive documents and interview coaching. In addition to working one-on-one with clients, she also supports job seekers through her blog, social media posts and bi-monthly newsletter, Career Briefs. She has been named a LinkedIn Top Voice, one of HR Weekly’s Top 100 Most Influential People in HR, and a “top follow” by JobScan. Her company, Briefcase Coach was named “best resume writing firm for experienced executives” by Balance Careers.

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