What’s one green flag you always look for in a job posting or interview?
Maybe go green?
If you could go back and give your younger self one piece of career advice, what would it be?
Get a PHD
Get your education earlier and do not place all of your hopes in one job. If Millenials have taught this GenXer one thing is that staying at a job that is no longer a fit can be detrimental to your mental health. Its okay to leave a company if you are not being treated right.
What's one lesson you learned the hard way at work — but are now grateful for?
it to care so much
When I was getting my first jobs as a teenager, my mom (who's never worked outside the house) said you need to do exactly as the boss says. I had to find out the hard way that if the boss wanted a machine, he would have bought a machine. He hired me because he wanted someone who could fix problems without bothering him about every little thing, and point out when he's is making a mistake.
If your career had a soundtrack, what would be the title of the song right now?
Carouselambra
In-agodda-da-vita cuz it seems like the song and career will never end. 71 and still looking,
Do you prefer job interviews in-person, virtual, or phone—and why?
In person...WHY?? BECAUSE IM OLDER AND THEY MAY JUDGE ME ON MY AGE. THATS OK BUT IM NOT TOO OLD FOR THE JOB AND THEY NEVER MET ME SO ... AGE IS NOT ALWAYS WHAT IT SEEMS
person so they can see you an you them
How do you keep your skills up-to-date if you’re not currently working?
Like remote face to face interviews. I want to see who I am dealing with.
This is a really good question, 🤔. Keeping yourself organized, reading. Free online courses help too !
Resume
How do I post a resume I already made? Like in the Pages app? #resume #advice #jobsearch
What’s one thing you do after a job interview to leave a strong impression?
I would give them a thank you card. Thanking them for their time, kindness and generosity and patience. I truly appreciate you for taking the time out of your day and consideration of you even considering me a candidate for employment. Best of wishes
Virtual
What’s one soft skill that has made a big difference in your career?
Empathy is the ability to comprehend and share the emotions of another person. It is a basic human characteristic that enables us to respond to the emotional needs of others.
Listening has made a huge difference in my technology career. Slowing my mind down, focusing on the tone and words given by a someone talking with me, and tailoring my responses in a timely and respectful manner leads to better outcomes when sharing technical knowledge or agreeing on technical solutions.
Frequent Failed Job Application
I've applied to over 384 jobs in the past 4 months and not even a single interview was landed. I always get "we enjoyed reviewing your resume/cv" and then they move on with another candidate. Why not me, if my cv/resume was interesting as they claimed?
It's been a very long time since I las had a paying job and I can't even afford a professional resume/cv review, I feel my doc do not make it well with HR softwares. Is there any way I can get someone to look through my cv and assist or recommend what I need to change?
I really need this help and a chance for a job even if it's temporary or internship or something to put food and rent on my table #workfromhome #jobsearch #advice #application #interview #resume
Location, communication and a good fit