Must Read Without Failure: (1:30 mins)
SITUATION:
Katherine Brosnahan had a dream to start her own handbag line, so she worked as a style editor for Mademoiselle, but left in 1991 to expand her vision.
CIRCUMSTANCES:
Do you think she faced oppositions from various sources, difficulties and odd circumstances to say the least?
Nonetheless, as a woman of stature, she stood stern and firm in the face of adversities even when the odds seemed against her. Wow..!
CONTRAST:
Friends, when you choose to pursue your dream, you will encounter opposition from many sources, even family members and friends alike.
RESOLVE:
Perhaps, the name Katherine Brosnahan doesn't ring a bell. Right? Well, on a global-scale she became known around the world as the most and fabulous KATE SPADE!
Pursue your dreams and yes, you can make it, if you try, your success is standing-by.
The key is perseverance as illustrated below.
I Believe You Can...!
#faith #perseverance #resume #professionalism #employed #jobs #,-unemployment #workfromhome #determination
Title: The Path to Success: How Many Interviews Does it Take to Land a Job?
Introduction:
Embarking on a job search can be an exciting yet challenging endeavor. As a job seeker, it's natural to wonder how many interviews it takes to secure employment. While there is no definitive answer, the number of interviews required varies depending on numerous factors. In this post, we'll explore the dynamics of the hiring process and shed light on what determines the number of interviews it takes to land a job.
- Preparation is Key:
Before diving into the interview process, it's crucial to invest time in preparing yourself. Craft a well-written resume, tailor each application to the specific role, and highlight relevant qualifications. Thoroughly research the company and its values, as well as the industry trends. By doing so, you'll be better equipped to navigate the interview process and showcase your skills effectively.
- The Hiring Process:
The hiring process typically involves several stages, including resume screening, phone interviews, video interviews, and in-person interviews. The number of interviews required depends on the organization's recruitment methodology and the position's level of responsibility. Entry-level positions may require fewer interviews, while executive roles may entail a lengthier and more rigorous interview process.
- Competition and Industry Norms:
The level of competition in your field can impact the number of interviews needed to secure a job. Highly sought-after positions may attract numerous qualified candidates, leading employers to conduct multiple rounds of interviews to narrow down the pool. Additionally, certain industries, such as finance or technology, often have more extensive interview processes to assess technical skills and cultural fit.
- The Perfect Fit:
aim to find the best fit for their organization, not only in terms of qualifications but also in terms of cultural alignment. As a result, securing a job offer may require multiple interviews to thoroughly assess your compatibility with the company's values, team dynamics, and long-term goals. Each interview serves as an opportunity to demonstrate your enthusiasm, adaptability, and ability to contribute to the organization's success.
- Perseverance Pays Off:
It's essential to approach the interview process with a positive mindset and perseverance. Landing a job often requires resilience, as rejections may occur along the way. Each interview, even if it doesn't result in an offer, provides valuable experience and an opportunity for self-reflection. Learn from each interaction, identify areas for improvement, and continue refining your interview skills.
Conclusion:
While there is no magic number when it comes to the interviews required to land a job, the process varies depending on numerous factors. By preparing diligently, showcasing your qualifications, and embracing the challenges along the way, you can increase your chances of securing employment. Remember, each interview is an opportunity to learn, grow, and demonstrate your unique value. Stay determined, and success will follow in due course.
Keywords: #interviews #jobsearch #hiring #process #success #jobseeker #preparation #qualifications #competition #perseverance #resume #motivation #advice
Still counting after Pandemic trashed my last gig.😥
📢 Are you feeling overwhelmed and frustrated with the job search process? 🤔 Don't worry; you're not alone! Job hunting can be quite challenging, and it's not uncommon to encounter various struggles along the way. Let's dive into some of the common hardships job seekers face and how to overcome them. 🔍💼
1️⃣ Competitive job market: In today's highly competitive landscape, finding the right job can be tough. With numerous qualified candidates vying for limited positions, it's essential to stand out from the crowd. Tailor your resume, emphasize relevant skills, and showcase your unique qualities to make a lasting impression.
2️⃣ Lack of experience: Many job seekers face the classic dilemma of needing experience to get a job and a job to gain experience. Internships, volunteering, and freelance work can be excellent opportunities to gain practical skills and enhance your resume. Additionally, highlight transferable skills acquired from previous roles to demonstrate your adaptability.
3️⃣ Unclear career goals: Identifying your career aspirations can be challenging, especially when there are multiple paths to choose from. Take the time for self-reflection and research different industries and job roles. Networking and informational interviews can provide valuable insights and help you clarify your goals.
4️⃣ Applicant tracking systems (ATS): Many companies employ ATS software to streamline the hiring process. However, this means your resume might first be screened by a machine before reaching human eyes. To increase your chances of passing the ATS, use relevant keywords from the job description and keep your formatting simple and easy to read.
5️⃣ Lack of network: Building a professional network is crucial for finding job opportunities. Attend industry events, join online communities, and reach out to connections for informational interviews. Networking can lead to referrals and hidden job openings that aren't publicly advertised.
6️⃣ Emotional toll: Constant rejection and the waiting game can take a toll on your emotional well-being. Remember that setbacks are a natural part of the job search process, and it's essential to stay positive and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Seek support from friends, family, or career coaches to keep your spirits up.
7️⃣ Limited job market: Depending on your location or industry, you might encounter a limited job market, making it harder to find suitable positions. Consider expanding your search to nearby cities or exploring remote work options. Additionally, acquiring new skills through online courses can make you a more competitive candidate.
Remember, perseverance and a strategic approach are key to navigating the challenges of job searching successfully. Keep refining your resume, honing your interview skills, and never stop learning and growing. The right opportunity will come your way sooner than you think! 🌟👩💼👨💼
#jobsearch #careerstruggles #competition #experience #careergoals #ATS #networking #emotionalwellbeing #jobmarket #perseverance #hiringnews
When I got out of the Army minimum wage was $3.35 per hour, which nearly all factories were paying to start out. Where I was, there was one place, Mansion Mobile Homes, that paid far more: $4.50 per hour plus a weekly bonus, which was usually equal to our 40 hour paycheck. To qualify for the weekly bonus, we couldn’t miss more than seven minutes a week. If you missed more than seven minutes, we lost our bonus for the week and it was split up between the rest of the team members that were getting their bonus. It wasn’t difficult getting hired at Mansion because they had such a high turnover rate, which meant they always needed workers, and they had the high turnover rate because many guys and girls couldn’t keep up with the super fast pace or getting yelled at for not being able to keep up. Easy to get in, but tough to stay in. It was either work for $3.35 an hour or get into Mansion. At my interview I was told I am being hired as a plumber. I told him I didn’t know how to do plumbing, He said, “Well, you’ll either learn it or you won’t work here.” I was pretty nervous my first day and for the first close to two weeks my transition into the manufactured home industry was one of being screamed at, ridiculed, and told daily to hit the time clock and go home because I wasn’t going to make it. The plumbing department was the last station before the home was turned around outside by a tractor driver and then pushed back in the door on the other side on dollies into the sidewall department to continue its journey to completion. For almost two weeks I was outside finishing my work rather than getting it completed in station before the line roll like I was supposed to. My problem was my speed and I was moving as fast as I thought I could every minute of the day. There was no way I was going to not make it. That wasn’t an option. I was already used to not giving up on tasks that I wasn’t sure of, so that disbelief in impossible really guided me through this struggle and I also knew I had overcome much tougher situations in the past. What also helped me overcome this problem is my never responding to their words or the pressure they continuously increased upon me, but instead I kept my mouth shut and fixed my focus on doing the job faster and faster. I realized much later why the rest of my team were so hard on me. They had all been there for four years and longer and they earned one of the top wages in the plant. They knew exactly what it takes to test a man to find out if he is capable of handling his part in a fast-paced, problem filled department. Had it not been for their insulting, judging, and cruel techniques, I would have never become as fast as I did and I would have never kept the job. Regardless of the difference in the jobs I’ve had over the years, the best tip I can give is never give an excuse or blame someone or something else for a mistake you made. You will be respected for it. Never deny it, but instead accept responsibility and always listen to the feedback on how to correct it and then act upon it. And the most important to me: Never talk about a coworker in a negative light behind his or her back. This is also good practice for all areas of our lives. Instead, kindly suggest that you both get that person to join in the discussion. Some will get angry, but they will respect you and know that you won’t talk about them behind their back either. When applying for a job, whether or not you have prior experience, know the job so you can talk about it at the interview, know what’s expected of you, know how to do the job in your mind. Don’t be intimidated or have any doubt about your ability to do the job. I did this by remembering that if one person can do something, I can do it too. I merely have to do it the same way someone with experience does it. One more thing that contributed to my success at this job is before signing off on a home I would look at my work and ask myself, “If this were my home, would it be good enough for me?” #overcome #challenge #perseverance #success
When I got out of the Army minimum wage was $3.35 per hour, which nearly all factories were paying to start out. Where I was, there was one place, Mansion Mobile Homes, that paid far more: $4.50 per hour plus a weekly bonus, which was usually equal to our 40 hour paycheck. To qualify for the weekly bonus, we couldn’t miss more than seven minutes a week. If you missed more than seven minutes, we lost our bonus for the week and it was split up between the rest of the team members that were getting their bonus. It wasn’t difficult getting hired at Mansion because they had such a high turnover rate, which meant they always needed workers, and they had the high turnover rate because many guys and girls couldn’t keep up with the super fast pace or getting yelled at for not being able to keep up. Easy to get in, but tough to stay in. It was either work for $3.35 an hour or get into Mansion. At my interview I was told I am being hired as a plumber. I told him I didn’t know how to do plumbing, He said, “Well, you’ll either learn it or you won’t work here.” I was pretty nervous my first day and for the first close to two weeks my transition into the manufactured home industry was one of being screamed at, ridiculed, and told daily to hit the time clock and go home because I wasn’t going to make it. The plumbing department was the last station before the home was turned around outside by a tractor driver and then pushed back in the door on the other side on dollies into the sidewall department to continue its journey to completion. For almost two weeks I was outside finishing my work rather than getting it completed in station before the line roll like I was supposed to. My problem was my speed and I was moving as fast as I thought I could every minute of the day. There was no way I was going to not make it. That wasn’t an option. I was already used to not giving up on tasks that I wasn’t sure of, so that disbelief in impossible really guided me through this struggle and I also knew I had overcome much tougher situations in the past. What also helped me overcome this problem is my never responding to their words or the pressure they continuously increased upon me, but instead I kept my mouth shut and fixed my focus on doing the job faster and faster. I realized much later why the rest of my team were so hard on me. They had all been there for four years and longer and they earned one of the top wages in the plant. They knew exactly what it takes to test a man to find out if he is capable of handling his part in a fast-paced, problem filled department. Had it not been for their insulting, judging, and cruel techniques, I would have never become as fast as I did and I would have never kept the job. Regardless of the difference in the jobs I’ve had over the years, the best tip I can give is never give an excuse or blame someone or something else for a mistake you made. You will be respected for it. Never deny it, but instead accept responsibility and always listen to the feedback on how to correct it and then act upon it. And the most important to me: Never talk about a coworker in a negative light behind his or her back. This is also good practice for all areas of our lives. Instead, kindly suggest that you both get that person to join in the discussion. Some will get angry, but they will respect you and know that you won’t talk about them behind their back either. When applying for a job, whether or not you have prior experience, know the job so you can talk about it at the interview, know what’s expected of you, know how to do the job in your mind. Don’t be intimidated or have any doubt about your ability to do the job. I did this by remembering that if one person can do something, I can do it too. I merely have to do it the same way someone with experience does it. One more thing that contributed to my success at this job is before signing off on a home I would look at my work and ask myself, “If this were my home, would it be good enough for me?” #overcome #challenge #perseverance #success
As we wake up and breath the oxygen into our lungs, let your heart be filled with hope! Take a moment to look at the beautiful scenery painted around you. Close your eyes and listen to the sounds of creation and say to yourself, it's a wonderful day! I would love to hear from you guys about your story of hope or challenges that you are facing. Hang in there, I believe that change is just around the corner. #motivation #inspiration #perseverance #nevergiveup
Since last March 7th, 2019 I have been searching for a job in my field of Respiratory Care. I have worked in this field since 1996. I was retired by my hospital due to circumstances that would take time to explain. I was a great employee, and those that worked with me give me a hug every time they see me. The hospital will not consider me for anything, and I am in an area that is tied up with a huge company that controls the decent paying jobs. I was never reprimanded for having a conflict with coworker, patient or manager.
Edison Community college, in Florida was the college I attended. Before that I was homeless due to a devastating situation in my family that all but killed me. I lost everything. What was it? Well, after 18 years of marriage I discovered that my husband was a pedophile. This happened in Florida where I lived for 26 years.
After, recovering that devastating blow I started college, got a part time job and walked to work. I got a small efficiency type apartment, studied and prayed. I was nearing 40 years old, but did not give up. I found a organization that put in a good word for me. They helped me get grants, which helped pay for school. I had two clinical outfits. I was not on the level I should have been, but that didn't stop me. I prayed for my mind to be opened to learning, and after making a 26 on a physics test, I was embarrassed, but I didn't stop. I sat on the edge of my bed and studied till as they say, a light bulb came on. I ended up with a B at the end of that semester. Two years went by and I never missed one day of class. In the end I won the Directors Award, for outstanding effort.
I just want to get back into what I worked so hard for, even part-time. I cannot take travel jobs, due to custody of a great grandson, hes 10 years old this month. I do have a BS in Business Administration, that I acquired while working as a therapist. I went to fast track classes at Milligan College, graduating in 2004 at the age of 48 years old. So, why am I writing this? It is to show that you should never, ever give up, because thru faith and persistence you will succeed in the end.
"Personally, I've learned about perseverance: when you hear the word 'No,' and when you hear rejection, that it's not always final. And that timing is everything, and you have to stay the course and just keep working hard and know that, when your time comes, that it will be sweet and that it will be the perfect time."-- Angela Robinson
Hello gang! This week was my best week so far in 2019. I have remained steadfast, consistently self determined and cheerfully optimistic in pursuit of my employment expectations. I let nothing stop or sidetract me from my aim. Like a sharp shooter I stayed focused. I battle the waether...cold...ice...snow and freezing rain. I spent endless hours up and down Interstates and highways in Missouri. Experienced brief spells of homelessness. Sleeping in my car. My diet consisted of peanutbutter and jelly sandwiches with leamon water, raw asparagus and spinach. At times all I could afford was cup of soups or top ramen noodles. All this went on for a period of about two and a half months. I was only able to land one job in St Louis through Patriots Temp service. Which was a brief ten days. I witnessed so many people lost and homeless, unemployed and being corralled like catte through the state agencies. I witnessed the mentally ill drifting helpless in the streets. Even my own mother at age 70 walked off her job because the employer attempted to undermine my moms integrity. But all this is now in the past. All this is meaningful to my understandig of lfe in many areas that before I had no experience with. But I discovered solutions that worked for me and not against me. And in some cases I was even able to help a few people with some solution's that benifited them. I Ask for nothing in return other than to remember my name: Paris Taylor and I continued my path. Im now full time employed with a great company who produces the greatest batteries in the world: NorthStar Batteries. Here in SPRINGFIELD MO. I am proud to represent them. If anyone is looking for a great company to grow with Northstar is a great company to prospect. They are expanding and need more production and assemblely employees. The pay is weekly, 401k and other benifits. See the thing about me is: " I learned along time ago how to survive...but now I know how to thrive" "The mind IS the most greast tool we have but, its value is based on the use we make of it" Focus..refect and think deep.
It has been some time since I was last on here but I hope everyone is doing well. I have been focusing lately on the word "perseverance". On the outside it seems like a simple word but focusing on the internal DNA, I find the word to be layered with many profound definitions. Far too many people want to give up because the journey is too difficult, or so it seems. Many of us, myself included, at times want to go to a tropical island and forget about the world and all its problems. Yes, an unrealistic solution but we need to be those who can weather the storms and persevere. However, we could relax and rely on the magical problem fixer fairy that is out there! (I hope you detected the sarcasm).
To be a person of perseverance means to be an individual who never gives up until their last breath, no matter how the cards are stacked against them. Let's face it, complaining nor complacency (no matter how good it feels) has never opened up new opportunities. But if we are steadfast in facing our adversities then we are more likely to succeed and experience a beautiful life changing moment. I, like most of you, am in the same position and have decided to be an individual of perseverance and face the challenges ahead no matter the outcome!
Be open minded. Be on time. And follow protocol