What’s one skill you’ve learned outside of work that helped you in your job search?
Why should a broker have the right to collect on your labor ? I work for companies but there are cases when you can go temp to hire at some companies
What’s the most unexpected way you’ve found a job opportunity?
Obituaries
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If you could ask one honest question in a job interview, what would it be?
What is the turnaround for this job
I would ask the person. Interviewing me, if they feel, they where trained properly for their position? Or did the struggle to learn?
Do you think cover letters still matter in today’s job market? Why or why not?
I am going to have to say in this that cover letters are essential to cut oneself out from the herd that gets judged by algorithmic intelligence and then potentially thrown under the bus for lack of keyword structure. Go the extra mile and compose a cover letter, spend $10 on three day FedEx and find who the Hiring Manager is and send it direct with the resume also. Upset the applecart and don't be winnowed out by a machine. The AI Resumes that get through are generic in structure. Do the unexpected.
I'd say for most part covers letters are a formality when it comes to bringing forth your best impression of your personality, and your particular interest of the role on paper for the employer.
How do you stay confident when job searching feels never-ending?
@Kate Moughan Sometimes it's powerful to revisit those affirmations and reminders of who we are and what we bring to the table. Reading your reference letter again can reignite that inner confidence and remind us that we are capable, valuable, and have made a meaningful impact in our work.
Stay confident. Understand your values and the value you can bring g to the company.
What red flags do you watch for when researching a company?
Looking for an established USA company. Red flag of not USA.
Gloomy employees or hostile environment
Have you ever taken a job just to get your foot in the door? Did it work out?
Yes . I lost my job May 30th due to RIF. I found one a week later at a 8.00 pay cut and I dont start till July 1. I know I will be miserable but panicked.
Yes, learned the company/industry, worked harder than anyone else, and rose up the ranks.
How do you balance needing income with waiting for the “right” job?
If needing income is the most prevalent,then as an adult with responsibilities you do what you have to ,so can handle your obligations.So work with what you get to the choice job comes along . My mindset is take care of your needs ,then you will automatically be in position to go after what you want.
When you have bills to pay you work
What’s your strategy when you don’t hear back after multiple applications?
Calling emoloyer
I have reached our to the hiring manager in an attempt to find out where I may be deficient, but most are fearful to be honest.
What do you look for first when reviewing a job posting—pay, schedule, or responsibilities?
Honestly, pay. If the salary does not fit my needs, then I don’t bother with it.
Responsibilities first
Believe that you will be good in your position, but be comfortable with the patients that it takes