Networking is often framed as "luck" or "personality." In reality, it's literacy. Knowing how to find the path separates people guessing from people getting replies. What I'm about to share falls under OSINT—Open Source Intelligence. Information collected from publicly available sources. No hacking. No private databases. No illegal shortcuts. Here's the toolkit: 1. Master Google-Fu (Advanced Search Operators) Standard searching is for tourists. Use operators to strip away the noise: - site:instagram.com "Target Name" — bypasses platform algorithms to find their real social presence - filetype:pdf "Target Name" — finds speaker bios, published research, whitepapers they've authored - intext:"@gmail.com" "Target Name" — searches for their contact info across the web 2. Username Search People are creatures of habit. If their LinkedIn is /jdoe_92, they likely use that handle elsewhere. WhatsMyName.app or Namechk.com show you every platform where that username exists—Reddit, GitHub, Medium, personal blogs. This tells you what they actually care about beyond their resume. Do they contribute to open source? Write on Substack? That context makes your outreach relevant instead of generic. 3. BuiltWith Shows you a company's entire tech stack. If they just migrated to a new CRM or changed hosting infrastructure, your outreach becomes a relevant conversation instead of cold solicitation. 4. Reverse Image Search (With Boundaries) Google Images reverse search finds where else a photo appears online. FaceCheck.ID uses facial recognition for deeper searches. Use this to: Verify someone is who they claim (not a fake profile with stolen photos) or connect professional accounts when you only have a photo. Don't use this to: Find personal accounts they intentionally kept separate. If someone has a private Instagram under a different name, respect that boundary.

Most people collect job search resources but never use them. They bookmark templates, save guides, and download worksheets that sit untouched while they keep doing the same ineffective things. Today I want to flip this. Instead of sharing another resource that might get saved and forgotten, I want to know what you are actively using right now in your job search. What tool, template, or system is actually helping you get results? The best resources are the ones that get used consistently. They work because they fit into your routine and solve a real problem you face every day. They save time or create clarity when you need it most. Pick one resource you used in the last week. Open it right now and use it for 10 minutes on your current job search task. What resource did you choose and what did you accomplish with those 10 minutes? Share the specific outcome, not just the tool name.

Tomorrow I'm going to be doing a breakdown on how I tell stories and how these storytelling strategies have helped me in my career, business and life! Come with questions and it will be recorded but those who are there live will get a secret giveaway!! See you there.

Your LinkedIn profile is getting views but zero connection requests or messages from recruiters. You know something is off but can't pinpoint what. This checklist walks through 12 specific profile elements that actually get recruiter attention. It covers headline formulas, summary structures, and keyword placement that works for your industry. Best for mid-level professionals who want their profile to work harder without looking desperate. It works because it focuses on recruiter behavior patterns, not generic advice. Each item targets what hiring managers scan for in the first 10 seconds. The checklist eliminates guesswork and gives you measurable improvements. Pick one section today and update it completely. Start with your headline since that shows up everywhere, then move to your summary tomorrow. Access the checklist here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1VNSXejqCQ_aWUPqOQ25Y-McJQzZjDpZW Which profile section have you been avoiding because you don't know what to write? What happened when you finally tackled it?

Your LinkedIn profile is getting views but zero connection requests or messages. The problem is not your experience. It is how you are presenting it. This checklist walks through the 12 elements that make profiles convert viewers into opportunities. It is built for job seekers who know their stuff but are not getting noticed by the right people. It works because it focuses on what recruiters and hiring managers actually scan for in the first 10 seconds. No fluff about personal branding. Just the specific words, placements, and formatting that get profiles saved and shared. Pick one section today and update it. Start with your headline if you are currently using a job title as your headline. Make it about what you deliver, not what you are called. Access the checklist here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1VNSXejqCQ_aWUPqOQ25Y-McJQzZjDpZW Which part of your LinkedIn profile do you think is working against you right now, and what happened when you tried to fix it?