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The #1 Thing That Got Me Hired (Hint: It Wasn’t My Resume)

The #1 Thing That Got Me Hired (Hint: It Wasn’t My Resume)

I applied to 80 jobs—but the ones that mattered came from this one simple connection strategy.

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May 01, 2025
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Today, I want to share something personal—because there's a lesson in it that I think every nurse considering a career pivot needs to hear:

👉 Connections matter. A lot.

Earlier this year, I decided I wanted to re-enter the W2 workforce (don’t worry, this newsletter isn’t going anywhere!). Like many of you, I started applying for jobs. I built a spreadshe…

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