Where are you in your search?
Start wherever you are.
I spent 20+ years in talent acquisition, including 13 years leading recruiting at Children's Mercy. Start with the free Kickstart, then pick the step that matches where you are. Each pack is a short written guide, a worksheet, and AI prompts you can use right away. — Molly Weaver
Start free:
Career Clarity Kickstart
Before you update your resume, rewrite your LinkedIn, or start applying, take 20 minutes to get clear on what you want next. This free 2-page worksheet walks you through what gives you energy, what wears you down, and what you won't compromise on this time.
Step-by-step packs
Each pack is a short written guide, a worksheet, and copy-and-paste AI prompts. Start with the step you are on; you do not need to go in order.
Pack 1: Know Your Market
You're here if: you're not sure what you're worth or which roles to target.
Free tip: Look at 10 postings for the role you want and count the skills that repeat. Those are your keywords.
Coming soon
Pack 2: Build Your Achievement Library
You're here if: your resume lists duties, not results, or you freeze at "Tell me about a time when..."
Free tip: For each job, ask "What would have gone worse if I hadn't been there?" That's an achievement.
Pack 3: A Resume Recruiters Actually Read
You're here if: you're applying and hearing nothing back.
Free tip: Put the posting's exact job title in your summary when it honestly matches your experience.
(works best after Pack 2)
Next steps (coming soon)
These packs are in progress. Sign up for the free Kickstart and you will hear when each one is ready.
Pack 4: LinkedIn That Works for You
You're here if: recruiters aren't finding you, or your profile still reads like your old job.
Free tip: Your headline is searchable. Use the title you want next, not just the one you had.
Coming soon
Pack 5: Interview Ready
You're here if: you have an interview coming up and want to walk in prepared.
Free tip: Pick 5 stories from your achievement library and practice telling each in 2 minutes or less.
Coming soon
Pack 6: Offer & Negotiation
You're here if: you have an offer in hand, or expect one soon.
Free tip: Ask for the offer in writing and for a day or two to review it. That request is normal.
Coming soon
One-on-one help and a tool I recommend.
Resume and LinkedIn review
You’re here if: you want a recruiter’s eyes on your resume and LinkedIn before you apply.
A one-time consultation with me. You leave with specific changes to make, not general advice.
Time for a new headshot?
Secta AI turns a handful of candid photos into professional headshots within 24 hours.
Affiliate link: I may earn a commission at no cost to you.
Job search book club
Insights, ideas, and inspiration — handpicked just for you.
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by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans
#1 New York Times bestseller by Stanford professors who turned their wildly popular course into a practical guide. Applies design thinking principles (used by companies like Apple and IDEO) to life decisions.
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by Jenny Blake
Perfect for career transitions without starting from scratch by focusing on leveraging existing strengths to move in related directions. A 4-stage frame work from a former Google career development specialist.
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by Cal Newport
Georgetown computer science professor Cal Newport systematically dismantles the popular “follow your passion” career advice, arguing it’s not just wrong but potentially dangerous.
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by James Storey
This practical guide designed to help job seekers master the interview process. The book focuses on preparing readers to answer a wide range of commonly asked interview questions, from basic ones like “How well do you manage your time?” to unusual or challenging questions such as ethical dilemmas or brainteasers.
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by Peggy Klaus
How to master self-promotion in a way that is confident, authentic, and socially acceptable. The book debunks common myths that discourage people from talking about their achievements—such as the belief that humility alone will get you noticed or that bragging is inherently obnoxious. Klaus argues that, in today’s competitive environment, strategic self-promotion is essential for career advancement and recognition.
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By Kate Dixon
This book is a step-by-step handbook dedicated entirely to salary negotiation. It covers terminology, research strategies, what to say and do (and what to avoid), and how to build confidence. Dixon draws on over 20 years of experience coaching clients and
working inside organizations, making this a practical guide for negotiating your compensation package at any career stage.
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by John Gates
This book is a highly practical, compensation-focused guide dedicated to salary negotiation. Gates, a former corporate recruiter and founder of Salary Coach, draws on decades of experience to help readers maximize their pay without risking job offers or damaging professional relationships. The book is designed for job seekers at all levels, from early-career professionals to C-suite executives, and is particularly effective for those who feel anxious or fearful about negotiating.
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by Mac Anderson
This book is a concise, inspirational leadership book that distills forty years of Anderson’s management experience into simple, memorable lessons for leaders at any level. The central metaphor— “you can’t send a duck to eagle school”—captures the book’s key message: while skills can be taught, intrinsic qualities like attitude, drive, and personality cannot.
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by Mac Anderson and Tom Feltenstein
This is a concise, motivational guidebook on leading teams and individuals through change. The book’s core message is that while change is inevitable, leaders and
organizations have a choice in how they respond—and the most effective leaders are those who embrace change first, setting a positive example for others to follow.
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