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3d ago
What do you need to get a job? Most job seekers think a good resume and cover letter are enough to land job interviews and stand out to employers in the hiring process. In today's competitive job market, you need a lot more to get a job.
Here are the seven things you need to get a job in 2024. Let's see if you have all of them.
What Do You Need To Get A Job?
1. A Job Search Strategy
You do not want to waste your time applying for jobs that are going to ghost you. You need to know what types of opportunities and companies will actually hire you. From this moment forward, make sure you have a ..read more
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6d ago
Sales is an art rather than a science. Sure, there are trainings out there that may give newbies a leg up, but a lot of the learning is done by being mentored by experienced salespeople and observing salespeople in action.
Unfortunately, there are several bad examples out there of "gems of wisdom" that are anything but. I am discussing a few of them.
Schmoozing Your Way To Your Clients' Hearts
There is certainly a stereotype of the salesperson as a master charmer. They know precisely what to say and how to say it to achieve their ultimate goal: sell.
I guess sales have been achieved purely ..read more
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1w ago
Did you recently get a big promotion or start a new job and now have a new circle of individuals you’re working with (whether you work in IT, finance, HR, or another department)? It’s important to do the job successfully and that includes being a trusted business partner. Within IT, how well does the IT technology plan support the business partners? For example, how much does the plan focus on the technology initiatives versus aligning with the goals and objectives of your strategic business partners?
Most organizations have limited resources so it’s key to use those resources efficiently an ..read more
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1w ago
Since the 1920s, nearly every fashion house has expanded into beauty at some point as a relatively low-effort additional revenue stream. While most designers are able to maintain their grip on fragrances, many struggle to keep a cosmetics line afloat.
Recently, I found myself thinking about a famous brand that went through a long saga of trying to break into the beauty and skincare space multiple times.
Upon reflecting on a few things the brand did such as targeting formulas and products to the wrong customer base, not addressing the beauty needs of a diverse audience base and instead sticki ..read more
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1w ago
There are three types of questions I teach all of my career coaching clients to ask when they are in an interview. These three questions are especially important when you're in those final stage interviews with higher-ups. If you ask these critical questions, you are going to be seen as more intelligent, more engaging, and the candidate who will give them the return on the investment they're looking for if they hire you.
At the end of your next job interview, make sure you ask the following three questions so you can stand out as the best candidate for the job.
1. A Connection Question
When ..read more
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1w ago
During your career development, there comes a point when your leadership skills will be put to the test. Technical skills are obviously important because they will get you to a position where you may have to start utilizing your soft skills. This is the exact reason why leadership skills are considered a very important attribute that can help you climb the career ladder.
With a combination of technical know-how and valuable leadership qualities, you can get promotions easily and be regarded as an important asset to the company. Here are a few tips that can help you become a better leader.
1 ..read more
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2w ago
For a variety of reasons, baby boomers are staying in the workforce a lot longer. However, this demographic faces a number of challenges, including experience discrimination, an issue where baby boomers struggle to get employment opportunities because millennials have enough relevant experience to be just as valuable, but at less of a cost.
Because the pool of baby boomer employees has grown so significantly, employers are starting to change their views on the 65 and up demographic, and are at least giving them a closer look. Just because you are of a certain age doesn't mean your resume sho ..read more
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2w ago
You want a job that's one or two levels higher than your current job. How do you apply? Well, definitely not through an ATS.
Applicant tracking systems (ATS) are designed to find exact matches, and if you are trying to land a higher-level job, you are not an exact match. But the good news is I can give you a workaround.
Lots of people get hired into higher-level positions, but not through applying online.
2 Steps To Get A Higher-Level Job
Step one in this process is to learn to go around the ATS. You need to connect with people who work at the company. Not the recruiter. Not even the ..read more
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2w ago
Unemployment: It's a situation that many fear that can lead to financial hardship and high levels of stress, anxiety, and low self-esteem. For anyone who has been laid off, had their employment terminated, or quit their job, facing down the barrel of unemployment is a scary prospect.
For whatever reason you are out of a job, being unemployed is no time to be complacent. Instead, look at your period of unemployment as an opportunity to reassess yourself as well as reinvent yourself. They say that as one door closes, another door opens. Use this period wisely and that other door may be a giant ..read more
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3w ago
Not sure of the right way to send your cover letter to employers? There are some critical things you should keep in mind.
You already understand how important it is to write a disruptive cover letter for each position. But how do you send your cover letter to employers without making a mistake?
Here are three tips for successfully sending your cover letter to employers.
1. PDF It
Always send your cover letter as a PDF so your formatting doesn't get screwed up, unless you're instructed differently by the employer. Why? Because your attachments can be sent to multiple people within the compan ..read more