We’re halfway through the year. I’m not asking this to make you feel behind. Mid-year is actually one of the best moments to reset, because there’s still real runway left. Companies that haven’t hit their hiring targets are starting to feel it. Budget windows are still open. Q3 is when a lot of roles that got delayed finally move. So where are you at, honestly? Are you still building your materials? Actively applying? In conversations? Taking a breath before the next push? No judgment here. This community is for real talk, not the highlight reel. Drop where you are in one sentence. Sometimes just naming it out loud moves things forward.

It's the last Friday of May. Quick check-in.For the past few weeks I've been asking you to lock in, share wins, and treat this place like the room you'd want in your corner. Reflect on May for a second. - What worked in your search this month? - What's one thing that moved, even small? - What didn't work? - What's one thing you're going to stop doing in June? Mine: Even though I'm not searching right now, I'm always open to opportunities. I'm not a believer in shutting doors. This month I interviewed with a competitor. I was qualified, I met all the requirements, and the interview went well. But the vibes from the recruiter were off. I had that inkling feeling going into it as I reviewed the company's website, and I chose to ignore it because I thought my skill would outshine whatever was going on underneath. It didn't. They had an agenda, I was aware of it, and I walked in anyway. - What worked: Staying open and taking the meeting. You never know what a conversation will teach you. - What moved: My ability to read a room in real time, even when I want to be wrong about it. - What didn't work: Ignoring my gut because the role looked good on paper. - What I'm stopping in June: Overriding what I already know. What's for me is for me. Drop your May reflection in the comments. Win, lesson, or both. One sentence is enough.June starts Monday. Let's keep going.