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What's In and What's Out in 2026
The Challenge We’re Solving Today
Since you're reading this, your a transitioning educator, and you might still be focusing on things like:
“I’m passionate”
“I care about students”
“I’m a hard worker”
Those are all good things. But in 2026, it’s not enough.
Now, companies want to know:
...
by Stephanie Yesil —
Dec 06, 2025
ai skills
job search
The 8 Steps That Got Me Interviews
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by Stephanie Yesil —
Nov 01, 2025
interviews
job search
Referrals are dead. Cold applications work.
The Challenge We're Solving Today
You’ve heard this before: “You need a referral to get the job.”
So you ask people for help.
Message folks on LinkedIn, and wait.
But… no replies. No interviews.
Meanwhile, that random job you applied to online?
You're about to hear back from them.
What’s going o...
by Stephanie Yesil —
Oct 25, 2025
job search
networking
The Luxury of Doing Less (and Getting Hired Faster)
Summary:
Feeling stuck in your job search? You're likely doing too much.
Learn how working within constraints creates clarity and momentum.
Use a simple 25-minute move to cut through the noise and focus on what actually gets results.
The Challenge We're Solving Today
You’re juggl...
by Stephanie Yesil —
Sep 20, 2025
job search
Want To Know Who's Hiring Right Now? Here's How To Find Them.
Read on my website / Read time: 3 minutes
You're applying for jobs, but it feels like you’re always late to the party. By the time you see a posting, it already has hundreds of applicants.Meanwhile, you're wondering: Where the hell are these "hidden" roles people keep talking about?
Here's where...
by Stephanie Yesil —
Aug 02, 2025
job search
linkedin
The Summer Job Seeker's Daily Schedule
What's Inside This Issue:
No more “what should I be doing today?”
Your hour-by-hour job search schedule
Click the link. Follow the schedule. Start making progress
The Challenge We're Solving Today
“I want to make progress in my job search, but I never know what to do each day or if I'm ...
by Stephanie Yesil —
May 31, 2025
job search
Want to See New Jobs Before Everyone Else? Here’s How.
Ever feel like job postings disappear before you even get a chance to apply?
GAH!
It’s not just you.Â
The best roles get flooded with applications fast.
The first batch of applicants often gets the most attention, which means if you’re late to the posting, you may already be out of the running.
...
by Stephanie Yesil —
Feb 22, 2025
job search
linkedin
"Should I Wait Until Summer to Apply for Jobs?"
"I need a new job. But I’m under contract. If I start applying now, won’t employers expect me to start immediately? Should I just wait until summer?"
You’re ready to move on. You don’t want to break your contract, but you also can’t afford to sit around and hope the right opportunity magically a...
by Stephanie Yesil —
Feb 08, 2025
job search
leaving teaching
Stop Wasting Time: Make a "To-Don’t" List and Land That Job
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Let’s cut to the chase: If you’re stuck in your job search, it’s probably because you’re doing too much busywork.
Not sure if that’s you? Here’s your checklist.
Print it out, grab a pen, and check off everything you’ve been wasting time on.
Then—here’s the hard part—STOP DOING IT.
The Job Sea...
by Stephanie Yesil —
Jan 18, 2025
job search
3 Moves in 30 Days to Double Your Chances Of Getting Hired
The Challenge We're Solving Today
Here’s the truth: the career breakthrough you’re pining after is not going to show up while you scroll job boards or refresh your inbox for recruiter emails.
“Uh, duh, Steph. I already knew that.”
Well, then let me ask you this: Are you actually doing something ...
by Stephanie Yesil —
Jan 12, 2025
job search
December is the BEST Time to Job Hunt
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Most job seekers think December is the worst time to job hunt.
You see fewer postings.
You already have holiday fatigue.
You keep reading that companies aren’t hiring.
You decide the wait until January to pick back up.
But here’s the counterintuitive piece I NEED you to know: December is actu...
by Stephanie Yesil —
Jan 12, 2025
job search
250 InApply applicants?! I'll never stand a chance
Picture this: You find the PERFECT job opening on LinkedIn.
You’re pumped!Â
You scroll down…and woah—there are already 250 applicants.
Your stomach kinks into a thousand knots.
You think, “What fresh garbage is this?”
"That's too many applicants. I don't stand a chance."
EHHHHNNNNN (That's a big...
by Stephanie Yesil —
Jan 12, 2025
job search
linkedin