You know that you need to ask for help when looking for a job. But what do you do when the people you reach out to don’t respond? How can you get people to vouch for your credentials and become your job search champions? Find Your Dream Job guest Lora Poepping says you need to make it as easy as possible for others to help you by having a clear and articulate message about what you’re looking for. It’s also important to show appreciation for the new connections that come from your career champions.

About Our Guest:

Lora Poepping (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorapoepping/) is the founder and president of Plum Coaching and Consulting (https://plumseattle.com/). Lora’s company helps clients around the world with job search, career coaching, resumes, and LinkedIn services. Every member of Plum’s 13-person team has been a recruiter and knows how hiring works.

Resources in This Episode:

• To learn more about the services Lora offers in HR consulting and job search coaching, visit her website, Plum Coaching and Consulting (https://plumseattle.com/).
• You can avoid the resume pitfalls we consistently see job seekers make with my resource: Don't Make These 8 Killer Resume Mistakes (https://www.macslist.org/podcast-cta-dont-make-8-killer-resume-mistakes). In this guide, I’ll show you how to avoid the most common errors and get employers to take a second look at your resume.

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