Just checking in: how's it going?

It's a weird market at a weird time, to be sure. And AI coming in, demanding more and faster and everything at once isn't helping. But here's the thing: some of the core ways of landing the right job haven't changed. Knowing how to tell your story, work your network, and conduct a search like you're the one doing the hiring. That's how you can stand out and make a perfect job match.

Some of you may have joined a Lightning Lesson on Maven with me and Josh Silverman, designer of the book. We covered a lot in an hour, and barely scratched the surface. We have a workshop coming up to cover a lot more:

Making it Work: Strategic Storytelling & Relationship Building for Jobs & Beyond
📆 May 19, 2026 | 4–5:30PM PDT | $299 | One day only

And because you're on this list: use code LIGHTNING at checkout for $50 off. That's $249 for you.

You might find this especially useful if:
→ Your search isn't getting the traction you want
→ You're thinking about a pivot and struggling to talk about it
→ You're networking but not sure how to ask for what you actually need
→ Your story about your career doesn't quite sound like you… yet!

We'll spend real time together, talking about what's happening in the job market, building your narrative, working on how to ask for intros without awkwardness, all in a small-group setting to keep it personal and useful.

Jobs are short. Relationships are long. May 19 is soon. Come do the work with us.

See you there,
Margo (and Josh too!)

P.S. Still haven't picked up Good Job? Use code MAVEN for 20% off at sternlyworded.com/good-job-book