Referrals can be game-changers in the job search, particularly if they come from people who know you and can recommend you to a hiring manager or recruiter. Here are 5 easy ways to make that interaction as friction-free as possible.

1. Set up a calendar system. Here are a few to try: Cal.com, Tidycal, Cal.zo
2. Have a resume ready to send at a moment's notice - even from your phone
3. Provide a short list of job titles that you're looking for.
4. Develop an elevator pitch that tells someone in ~30 seconds what you're looking for.
5. Once you get a commitment to refer you, email them a forwardable list of bullet points on why you'd be great at the job
   
   

Your people want to help you. It's your job to make it as easy for them as possible.

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How do you tell the story when it's complicated? Whether you were laid off, fired for performance reasons, or something different, you need to have a short, simple answer that quickly shifts the discussion back to why you're the best person for the job. Tune in to get some hints on how to write your own story - and move on.

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The job search isn't a sprint. It isn't a marathon. It is a race of undetermined length. Erika talks about the challenges of not knowing how long it will be, shares some 2026 statistics, and gives you ideas for how to estimate yours, as well as how to stay resilient for a longer search.

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