The Art of Charm

The Job Search Mistake Everyone Makes | Michelle Schafer

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Mar 16, 2026
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Michelle Schafer
Michelle Schafer, career coach and author who helps professionals reinvent their careers, breaks down modern job search mistakes. She explains why spraying applications fails. She walks through clarifying your direction with five questions. She shows how relationships, storytelling, measurable resumes, and LinkedIn visibility unlock opportunities.
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ADVICE

Comment Thoughtfully On LinkedIn

  • Do use LinkedIn comments to build visibility instead of forcing big posts.
  • Michelle Schafer says thoughtful comments boost reach to second-degree connections and stoke weak ties quickly.
ANECDOTE

Street Hockey Conversation Led To A Job

  • A candidate landed an IT role after casually chatting with a parent at a street hockey game.
  • The dad turned out to be a CIO who asked for her resume and hired her after an interview.
INSIGHT

Jobs Often Fill Inside Networks First

  • Recruiters face thousands of applicants and increasingly source through company networks or the company website, not public job boards.
  • Michelle Schafer advises targeting top organizations and cultivating internal contacts before roles are posted.
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