Lorraine Rise on the Hidden Job Market, Networking, Values Based Careers, and Using AI in the Job Search
On this episode, I speak with Lorraine Rise, career coach, founder and CEO of Career UpRising and host of the Career UpRising podcast. With a background in federal recruiting, Lorraine has spent a decade empowering mid- and late-career professionals through career pivots and values-driven job searches.
We explore:
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Redefining Networking Learn how shifting from transactional outreach to authentic relationship-building can unlock access to the hidden job market—especially valuable for MBA students and early-career professionals.
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Values‑Driven Job Search Lorraine shares her framework for aligning job searches with personal values and company culture—essential for sustained career satisfaction and resilience.
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Smart Use of Generative AI in The Career Search and Preparation From using tools like Perplexity for in-depth employer research to leveraging AI-enabled editing tools (not full writing), Lorraine explains how to stay human and personalized in your job applications.
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Cultivate Deep Networks Investing in meaningful relationships leads to job opportunities that don’t appear on public platforms.
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Anchor Your Career in Purpose A values-aligned job search ensures long-term engagement and less burnout.
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Augment with AI, Don’t Automate Use tools like Perplexity to research roles and AI editors to refine application materials—while preserving your unique voice
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Career UpRising Podcast – Lorraine’s podcast, and my appearance on her show.
- Lorraine on LinkedIn
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Perplexity AI
