Optimizing your Job Search with Career Expert Marianne Matarese

Marianne brings a wealth of experience in career development, job search strategies, and networking, making this conversation invaluable for anyone navigating career transitions. Whether you're rethinking your job search approach, looking to build your personal brand, or seeking motivation in uncertain times, this episode is packed with practical advice and encouragement.Finding Your Career Path – Marianne shares how she discovered career coaching and her passion for helping job seekers.Job Search Strategies – The importance of updating resumes for each application, leveraging AI tools, and exploring beyond traditional job boards.The Power of Networking & Personal Branding – How LinkedIn can be more than a job board by using content creation, engagement, and recruiter connections.The Hidden Job Market – How informational interviews and strategic networking can uncover unposted job opportunities.Resumes & AI – The biggest resume mistakes job seekers make and why formatting and keywords are more crucial than ever.About Marianne:Marianne Matarese is a Career Development Lead at Indeed.com and a Career Coach at Green with Purpose Coaching.  Marianne supports job seekers in getting started, building their networks, and crafting their job search strategy. In 2023, she created the first Career Development Professionals community on Linkedin with over 180+ members globally.  Marianne is a passionate speaker who enjoys panels, being a podcast guest and offering subject matter expert advice in a variety of topics such as career, coaching, and grief. She partners locally with photographers on Long Island to give professionals free headshots. She is  embarking on a new career season as being a first time mom of a beautiful son.  Connect with Marianne:https://www.linkedin.com/in/greenwithpurpose/Website- https://topmate.io/greenwpurposeIndeed Job Search Academy- https://www.indeed.com/job-search-services/academyConnect with me!LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizherrera1/Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/lizcareercoaching/Website:  https://www.lizcareercoaching.net/Email: [email protected] Best Career Coach Podcasts100 Best Coaching PodcastsMusic: https://www.purple-planet.comSound from Zapsplat.comArtwork: Joseph Valenzuela DesignSupport the show