My mission is to inspire and mentor others to pursue their dreams both in business and in their personal life! After years in the industry I’ve discovered many success tools and I want to share them with you.
Your resume is the recruiters first impression of you. It’s how they are getting to know you. Sure, your resume should look good but more importantly it should TELL YOUR STORY. A recruiter should be able to read through your resume and understand your career story. Be sure to highlight the growth through each job position. Don’t list the same duties on every role. As you have advanced through each job take careful note of NEW responsibilties and accomplishments.
Any great althlete has a coach to take them to the next level so why wouldnt you? Your coach could be a mentor, therapist, or professional career coach. What you want to be sure of is that this person that will take you to the next level and truly hold you accountable. Shop around, do your research, ask for referrals - remember this is YOUR FUTURE, there is nothing more important.
Your #1 initiative should be to get yourself referred. 70% of jobs are found through networking. Have a friend that works in your dream industry? Ask them for a referral! Reach out to your LinkedIn Network. Be prepared with your resume and show them why you would be a solid referral.
It’s no secret that anyone hiring is going to google your name. Be sure they are seeing what YOU WANT them to see by building an online presence that reflects your accomplishments and boosts your career. Clean up your social media. Maybe its time to retire that pic of you at that bachelor/bachelorette party you don’t remember. Also, be sure to check your tagged photos and remove yourself from anything that doesn’t reflect the best version of you.
Your interview is your ONE opportunity to shine. Be prepared. Have your mentor, spouse, or friend sit down with you and go through potential questions and answers. Know your resume inside and out, be comfortable talking about your accomplishments. Keep in mind your interview might be a video call, be prepared and ensure you have a quiet space, nice backdrop, clear connection, and that you look professional.
Your resume is the recruiters first impression of you. It’s how they are getting to know you. Sure, your resume should look good but more importantly it should TELL YOUR STORY. A recruiter should be able to read through your resume and understand your career story. Be sure to highlight the growth through each job position. Don’t list the same duties on every role. As you have advanced through each job take careful note of NEW responsibilties and accomplishments.
It’s no secret that anyone hiring is going to google your name. Be sure they are seeing what YOU WANT them to see by building an online presence that reflects your accomplishments and boosts your career. Clean up your social media. Maybe its time to retire that pic of you at that bachelor/bachelorette party you don’t remember. Also, be sure to check your tagged photos and remove yourself from anything that doesn’t reflect the best version of you.
Any great althlete has a coach to take them to the next level so why wouldnt you? Your coach could be a mentor, therapist, or professional career coach. What you want to be sure of is that this person that will take you to the next level and truly hold you accountable. Shop around, do your research, ask for referrals - remember this is YOUR FUTURE, there is nothing more important.
Your interview is your ONE opportunity to shine. Be prepared. Have your mentor, spouse, or friend sit down with you and go through potential questions and answers. Know your resume inside and out, be comfortable talking about your accomplishments. Keep in mind your interview might be a video call, be prepared and ensure you have a quiet space, nice backdrop, clear connection, and that you look professional.
Your #1 initiative should be to get yourself referred. 70% of jobs are found through networking. Have a friend that works in your dream industry? Ask them for a referral! Reach out to your LinkedIn Network. Be prepared with your resume and show them why you would be a solid referral.
This puts the employee in a favorable frame of mine and makes them more open to feedback
Come from a supportive place and ask what additional support they need
Set a goal for the rep to meet and support them in reaching this goal
Set a follow up with the rep in a week or so to touch base on their progress
They should feel good and supported about the call at this point. The ending of the call may be what they remember most.
Deirdre Mammano
Digital Expert. Career Coach. Philanthropist.
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