Career Bites by Lorraine K. Lee: Weekly Bite-Sized Career Tips In 3 Minutes

If you’ve ever wondered why recruiters at Google, Meta, Amazon, and top AI companies aren’t messaging you (even though you’re more than qualified) this one’s for you. I’m hosting a FREE LinkedIn Workshop with Superinterviews this Friday, Nov. 7 at 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET. I’ll show you exactly how recruiters search, what they look for, and ways to update your profile so it finally gets seen. Spots are limited, so grab your seat now! Register Here Hi Reader, A few months ago, I had coffee with...

Fun Feature on CNN! It's time to stop saying "sorry" so often at work! (I've been very guilty of this…) I sat down with CNN to discuss ways to shift your language and start speaking like you belong in the room. Watch my interview here! Hi Reader, A few weeks ago, one of my Stanford students had a lightbulb moment in class. She told me: “I always create agendas for 60+ minute meetings. But I never thought about doing it for 30-minute ones.” She was about to introduce a new teammate to a...

Just got back from a whirlwind week in NYC ✨ I had the chance to speak with incredible teams at Amazon, Google, Priceline, LinkedIn and more — and wrapped up my week by officiating my sister’s wedding (the best part of the trip ❤️). 📸 A few favorite snapshots from the week below! (Follow me on Instagram for more behind-the-scenes trip content!) Hi Reader, My first job out of college was at a small startup. I was eager to prove myself. I wanted to show my manager I was a self-starter who could...

Indeed Feature: Redefining Success at Every Stage I was recently featured in Indeed talking about something I'm passionate about: giving yourself permission to want different things at different stages of your career. Your priorities shift. Your life changes. Your career should evolve, too! If you feel like it's time to reassess what "success" means for you right now, this article breaks down how to get clear on what matters most at your current stage. Read the full article here. Hi Reader,...

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Most professionals don't need more motivation. They need clarity. They need frameworks that work. They need to see themselves in stories and feel like “yes, this is for someone like me.” That’s exactly why I wrote Unforgettable Presence. I didn't want to create another vague guide about “being more confident” or “commanding the room.” I wanted to give people actual tools — clear language, real-world examples, and practical strategies they could use immediately. Here are a few of the messages...

On October 22nd, I’ll be closing out the Elevate Your EA Career Summit with a fireside chat on How to Go from Overlooked to Unforgettable. This isn’t about changing who you are. It’s about building a signature style that makes people listen, trust, and remember you. I’m excited to join so many other incredible voices at the summit to share practical strategies you can start using right away. Click here to register now! Register Now Hi Reader, A few months before my book came out, a fellow...

NYC friends — I’ll be in your city Oct 13–19! While I’m there, I’ll be speaking at companies like… Amazon Her Workplace Priceline Robert Half UXDX … and I’d LOVE to connect with more teams while I’m in town! If you’re based in NYC and interested in having me speak to your team or lead a session, let’s chat! Just reply to this email if you’re interested. Yes, Come Speak to My Team! Hi Reader, Back when I was at LinkedIn, I was in a leadership meeting when my director suddenly asked me:...

Earlier this month, I gave a talk on Unforgettable Presence to thousands of Amazonians (aka Amazon employees :) — and I haven’t stopped thinking about the feedback I received. It reminded me why I do this work. I want people to walk away with real tools, a sense of clarity, and the confidence to grow their career in a way that feels true to who they are. From quiet power to frameworks that stick, it’s incredibly affirming to hear how Unforgettable Presence is landing in rooms that matter....