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Career Tips 7 weeks agoThe Death of Cold DMs
“Stop sending ‘Can I pick your brain?’ messages to strangers on socials media. It’s the fastest way to get ignored.
In 2026, everyone’s ‘brain’ is tired, and a cold DM feels like adding one more chore to their to-do list.”
We’ve all been told to “network” so we go to LinkedIn, find someone with a job we want, and send a message: “Hi, I’m…
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Most people approach networking with urgency, but relationships don’t work on urgency, they work on familiarity and value.
The shift from asking to noticing is powerful. When you consistently show up, engage thoughtfully, and add perspective, you remove the pressure from the other person to “figure you out.” By the time you reach out,… Read more
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Nelson Ingle posted an update in the community
Career Tips 7 weeks agoThe 5 PM Panic
“It’s 5:00 PM. The sun is going down, your inbox is still empty, and that ‘Productive Day‘ you planned feels like a total wash.
Why does the end of the day feel like a performance review where you’re failing?”
If you’re between jobs, 5:00 PM is the hardest hour of the day. When you had a 9-to-5, 5:00 PM meant freedom. Now, it just feels like a…
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Show up, do the work, and know that not every result is immediate.
Ending the day with intention is just as important as starting it. -
This is powerful. Job searching can feel invisible, but effort still counts even when results have not shown up yet. The reminder about separating your worth from your inbox really lands.
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Nelson Ingle posted an update in the community
Career Tips 8 weeks agoThe "Best Kept Secret" Syndrome
“You are incredibly good at your job. You solve problems, you hit deadlines, and you don’t crack under pressure. So why is someone with half your skills getting the interviews you want? Because they aren’t a secret. You are.“
If you’re only updating your resume when you need a job, you’re playing a game of catch-up. The modern job market…
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A lot of people are not lacking skill, they’re lacking visibility. Being good at your job is no longer enough if no one can see the value you bring.
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Nelson Ingle posted an update in the community
Career Tips 8 weeks agoThe Ghost Town
“Is it just me, or is applying for jobs lately like shouting into a dark, empty room?
You spend two hours on an application, hit ‘Submit,’ and then… nothing. Not even a ‘No thanks.’ Just digital silence.”
We’ve all been there. You see a job post that feels like it was written specifically for you. You polish your resume, write a cover letter…
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Most people underestimate how far a simple, thoughtful message can go when there’s no hidden agenda attached.
Good reminder that standing out doesn’t always mean doing more, sometimes it just means doing things differently.
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Nelson Ingle posted an update in the community
Career Tips 2 months agoThe Gap Year - No apology needed
Explaining a 6-month gap on your resume shouldn’t feel like confessing to a crime. Whether you were laid off, caring for a parent, or just needed to breathe; why does it feel like we have to apologize for having a life outside of a cubicle?
We’ve been conditioned to think that any break in our employment history makes us “damaged goods.” We worry…
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Love this approach. It’s so refreshing to see gaps reframed as growth moments. Owning them with purpose and clarity turns downtime into a powerful narrative.
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Framing the gap with clarity instead of apology is powerful. It shows ownership, not weakness. At the end of the day, how you tell your story is what shapes perception.
Gaps don’t reduce value. Silence around them does.
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Nelson Ingle posted an update in the community
Career Tips 2 months agoThe "Overqualified" Trap 🤔
“I have 10 years of experience, but I’m being told I’m ‘overqualified’ for a job that pays less than my last one. Is that just a polite way of saying I’m too expensive or too old?”
There is nothing more frustrating than hearing you have too much of exactly what a company needs. You’ve put in the years, you’ve done the hard work, and now it feels…
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A lot of candidates make the mistake of leading with everything they’ve done, instead of what the role actually needs right now. And that’s where the disconnect happens.
Positioning matters. It’s not about shrinking your experience, it’s about aligning it.
The “stable hire” angle is key. Once a recruiter is convinced you’re not a flight… Read more
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Nelson Ingle posted an update in the community
Career Tips 4 months agohttps://go.fsbb.io/c/ftga-events/futuretech-forum-ai-blockchain-and-employment-january-30-2026
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Future Technology Association of Georgia is proud to announce our first 2026 networking event: FUTURETECH FORUM - AI, BLOCKCHAIN, AND EMPLOYMENT [FTGA 2026 FORUM (1).png] Join us for 2 amazing keynote speakers on the future of ai, web3, blockchain an...
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Nelson Ingle posted an update in the community
Career Tips 5 months agoHow Charlene Built a 25-Year Tech Career Without Writing
Whether you’re a Scrum Master, Project Manager, career switcher, or someone curious about Agile transformation, this conversation is packed with insights, inspiration, and practical next steps to grow your career.
Brilliant Tips @Charlene!
Well done @tojewunmi 👏
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Victor Okwara posted an update in the community
Career Tips 6 months ago6 months ago (edited)
We all know how it feels to work hard, day in and day out, with the hope that our efforts will pay off. But what if we’re putting all that hard work into the wrong places?
It’s easy to get caught up in tasks that seem urgent or pressing but don’t really move us closer to our true goals. We chase after things that drain our energy and distract us…
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Nelson Ingle posted an update in the community
Career Tips 7 months agoBrilliant books list to #unlearn and #levelup
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