49. How to Job Search Like a Marketer - with Kate Speer

In this episode, Kate Speer, a job seeker and marketing professional, shares her journey and offers advice on finding a job with impact and leadership opportunities. She emphasizes the importance of marketing yourself on LinkedIn and using marketing skills to promote your abilities. Kate discusses her job search experience, including facing rejection and the need for persistence. She also highlights the power of LinkedIn in building connections and reaching the right audience. Kate encourages job seekers to take small steps towards their goals and not be afraid to put themselves out there. Overall, the episode provides valuable insights and strategies for job seekers looking to make an impact in their careers.

We'll talk about:

• Looking for a job with impact and leadership opportunities
• Kate's journey using her marketing skills as a job seeker
• Job searching and marketing oneself on LinkedIn
• Evaluating a job offer and considering long-term fit

Kate is an entrepreneurially-minded business and marketing executive with expertise in building brand identity, campaigns, and customer loyalty-building experiences among so, so much more! She also recently landed an amazing position as VP of Marketing at BNY Mellon, and she's loving every minute of it.

 

Links mentioned:

• Connect with Kate: https://linkedin.com/in/kate-speer
• Kate's Site: https://katespeerconnect.com

 

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Patricia Ortega is known for coaching clients to a strategic, emotionally intelligent approach to job searching that emphasizes clarity over activity, quality over quantity, and positioning over bragging. She helps mid-career professionals rise above crowded applicant pools and land aligned roles faster by combining three core areas: 1) Clear branding and messaging, 2) job search strategy, and 3) Identity, Confidence, and Emotional Intelligence Under Pressure. She operates from a Christian worldview. She believes excellence and integrity can coexist, and you don’t have to exaggerate or compromise who you are to compete at a high level. Learn more at https://theuncommoncareer.com.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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