On this episode, I speak with Lorraine Rise, career coach, founder and CEO of Career UpRising and host of the Career UpRising podcast. With a background in federal recruiting, Lorraine has spent a decade empowering mid- and late-career professionals through career pivots and values-driven job searches.

We explore:

1. Redefining Networking Learn how shifting from transactional outreach to authentic relationship-building can unlock access to the hidden job market—especially valuable for MBA students and early-career professionals.

2. Values‑Driven Job Search Lorraine shares her framework for aligning job searches with personal values and company culture—essential for sustained career satisfaction and resilience.

3. Smart Use of Generative AI in The Career Search and Preparation From using tools like Perplexity for in-depth employer research to leveraging AI-enabled editing tools (not full writing), Lorraine explains how to stay human and personalized in your job applications.

🗝️ Top Takeaways

• Cultivate Deep Networks Investing in meaningful relationships leads to job opportunities that don't appear on public platforms.

• Anchor Your Career in Purpose A values-aligned job search ensures long-term engagement and less burnout.

• Augment with AI, Don't Automate Use tools like Perplexity to research roles and AI editors to refine application materials—while preserving your unique voice

🔗 Resources & Links

• Career UpRising Podcast – Lorraine's podcast, and my appearance on her show.

• Career UpRising Website

• Lorraine on LinkedIn

• Perplexity AI