#124 Navigating Career Transitions with Unicorn Career Compass Founder Tina Cella

Career strategist Tina Cella pulls back the curtain on what really works in today"s challenging job market. From her success at Sixth Sense (growing the company from 150 to 1300 people) to founding Unicorn Career Compass, Tina brings invaluable insights on standing out and landing opportunities when competition is fierce. The traditional job hunt is broken. Sending applications into the void and hoping for a response simply doesn"t cut it anymore. Tina reveals why treating your job search like a strategic sales process with multiple touchpoints is the game-changer most candidates miss. "Multi-threading" your approach by connecting with various people at target companies demonstrates exactly the skills employers crave. Beyond tactical advice, Tina addresses deeper challenges like ageism ("overqualified" is her least favorite word) and the struggle to pivot careers. She shares practical wisdom on leveraging AI tools, optimizing your LinkedIn presence, and maintaining a positive mindset when rejection feels overwhelming. Perhaps most powerfully, Tina reminds us that finding your authentic voice is the ultimate career superpower. "Own your story, own your value, own your voice. Your voice is your power," she emphasizes. Whether you"re currently job-hunting or simply want to strengthen your professional position, this conversation offers actionable strategies for confidently navigating today"s market. Are you ready to stop feeling rejected and start standing out? Listen now to discover how to become the unicorn candidate companies can"t ignore. Learn more about AnitaB.org  Support the show When you subscribe to the podcast, you are supporting our work"s mission, allowing us to continue highlighting successful women in a variety of careers to inspire others helping pay our wonderful editor, Chris, and helping me in paying our hosting expenses. 🎉