Ep 26: Madeline Mann – To boost your prospects, don’t be a job seeker. Be a job shopper

If you’re considering a job change – whatever you do, resist the temptation to “flood the zone” with applications.To stand out, you must be strategic in building your online brand, networking, interviewing, and negotiating.Rather than seeking out opportunities, your focus should be on choosing among them.That’s the counsel of Madeline Mann. She’s a former HR recruiter who has spun her insider knowledge of the hiring process into an award-winning career coaching empire called Self Made Millennial. She reaches millions.Madeline flips the traditional job search on its head, showing how professionals can attract offers instead of endlessly applying.* Stop chasing roles. Start positioning yourself as the solution companies are seeking.* Even in an employer’s market, job shoppers have leverage.* How to communicate your value without sounding arrogant, and why most professionals undersell themselves.* Audit your LinkedIn headline. Is it a job title or a value proposition? Rewrite it to reflect what you solve, not just what you do.* Create a “come find me” post. Share a story or insight that showcases your expertise and invites engagement—not just job offers.* In 60 seconds, explain why you’re the ideal candidate—not just for a job, but for a problem that needs a solution. Get full access to LeaderSHOP at podcast.leadershop.net/subscribe