Scott Raether

If your job search starts and ends with private companies, you may be missing one of the most practical career markets in the country. Most professionals know the usual places to look. LinkedIn. Indeed. Company career pages. Recruiters. Large employers with polished hiring campaigns. Those channels matter, but they do not show the full picture. There is another market hiding in plain sight: local government. Cities, counties, townships, school districts, utilities, and special districts hire...

Why reaching out can be one of the strongest career decisions you make There is a phrase many professionals say without realizing how much weight it carries: “I don't want to be a burden.” So they try to figure everything out alone. They struggle through a difficult job search without asking for feedback. They stay silent when workplace challenges become overwhelming. They avoid reaching out to a mentor, coach, colleague, or friend because they don't want to inconvenience anyone. They...

A better job search starts with knowing what kind of work actually gives you energy. Most professionals approach a job search by asking: “What job title should I search for?” Then they open a job board, type in a title, scroll through dozens or hundreds of listings, and start applying. But what if the job title is the wrong place to start? In a recent CareerCultivated conversation, Scott Raether explores a different approach: using Ikigai to create more clarity around career direction and...