Bonus Issue!

HAPPY SATURDAY!

I heard from *a lot* of you who said you really appreciated it when I re-posted Issue #13 Layoffs Suck without the paywall. I also heard from *a lot* of you who said you missed it! Well, it's a great issue to help you get ready for the fall hiring season (yup, it's a thing!), so I'm going to remove the paywall one more time.

For those who don't know, access to previous issues is a Premium subscriber benefit, but everyone needs all the help they can get to prepare for when hiring kicks off again!

You can find the issue here: https://www.jobseekingishard.com/p/bonus-issue-layoffs-suck

It's going behind the paywall again on Monday, so be sure to save it, print it, whatever :)

A NOTE ABOUT AFFILIATES

Some of you may have noticed the new affiliate links in the newsletter...what started with Secta's AI-generated headshots now includes online therapy from BetterHelp, and online courses from Pluralsight, Skillshare, and Coursera.

I only partner with services that I believe in and that can help all of you in my network who are looking for your next job.?

I turn down *a lot* of partnerships...no really...A LOT. Why? Because I want to partner with brands align with my mission. In fact, the brands I partner with have to approve me as an affiliate. They're strict about who they accept as affiliates (you have to apply and be accepted) and want to make sure brands and missions align.

Do you have to buy anything from my affiliate links? No, of course not. But I invite you to explore what they have to offer. Online therapy can benefit those of you who are depressed, anxious, and/or burnout from the job search. Bringing your best self to the search is important. Plus, no one wants to suffer. That's why I asked BetterHelp for a discount for my subscribers.

Do you need a headshot for your profile? No. But it's fun, and they look professional. Can they catch someone's eye? Absolutely. And that's why Secta approached me...they want to help people network confidently.

And the online courses are fantastic, especially with Pluralsight and Skillshare, where you can get discounts on their membership plans. Want to strengthen your skill set? Want new skills to add to your resume or LinkedIn profile? Want to learn some new software? Scroll down and give them a try, especially with the free trials. It can't hurt.

And if you don't want to...that's ok too :)

Have a great weekend!

-- Adam

PS- If you need a laugh, check out the replies to my tweet...I think people have had enough of company expectations ??

https://twitter.com/Adam_Karpiak/status/1692552378401050966

AFFILIATES

NOTE: As an affiliate to these services, we may receive compensation if you purchase products or services through the links provided.

BETTERHELP: 15% OFF YOUR FIRST MONTH OF ONLINE THERAPY

Mental health is a massive part of your career. Anxiety, depression, self-worth issues…all become more intense the longer a job search goes on. With my link, get 15% off your first month of online therapy with BetterHelp!

https://www.betterhelp.com/jobseekingishard

PLURALSIGHT: 50% OFF A NEW PLURALSIGHT SKILLS SUBSCRIPTION

Pluralsight is *the* technology learning platform. They help individuals evaluate their technical abilities and align courses to their learning objectives and close skills gaps in critical areas like cloud, mobile, security, data, and web development. Save 50% on an individual Standard or Premium subscription to Pluralsight Skills from August 17 - 31. Or give it a try with a free trial :)

https://pluralsight.pxf.io/JobseekingIsHard-50

SKILLSHARE: 30% OFF ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP

Want to learn some new skills? Looking for a few new keywords to add to your resume or LinkedIn profile? Want to sharpen your expertise in Excel or Tableau? Skillshare is an online learning community with thousands of classes on topics including illustration, design, photography, video, freelancing, marketing, and more. Join Skillshare today with my link and get 30% off an annual membership with unlimited access to thousands of online classes!

https://skillshare.eqcm.net/jobseekingishard

SECTA LABS: LAUNCH PRICING FOR AI-GENERATED HEADSHOTS

Want a new headshot for LinkedIn? Hate having your photo taken? Don't have the time to pick out what to wear and coordinate with a photographer? With Secta you can upload 25 pics and get AI-generated headshots without leaving your bed.?

You can still take advantage of their discounted Launch pricing of $49 (down from $99)! All you have to do is upload 25 photos, enter a few prompts how you want to look in the images, and they’ll generate 300+ headshots. And with a 100% money-back guarantee, you have nothing to lose.?

Interested??Here’s my affiliate link.?And when you get your new profile pic, be sure to post about it to kickstart the networking!

https://secta.ai/?via=adam

COURSERA PLUS: UNLIMITED ONLINE COURSES?

Unlimited access to 7,000+ world-class courses, hands-on projects, and job-ready certificate programs—all included in your subscription. Use my link to sign up!

https://imp.i384100.net/JobseekingIsHardPlus