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𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐈 𝐀𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐓𝐡𝐞 “𝐓𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐌𝐞 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟” 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 When I was looking for a job, I faced the same question in every interview: “Tell me about yourself.” I used to hate this question. I never knew what to say or how much to share. I tried different approaches, but none of them worked. I either gave too much information and bored the interviewer, or too little and missed the opportunity to showcase my skills and achievements. I was frustrated and discouraged. Then I discovered a simple formula that changed everything. It helped me craft a perfect answer that impressed every interviewer and landed me multiple job offers. The formula is based on 3 key elements that you need to include in your answer. These elements are: ☛ Your background and experience ☛ Your relevant skills and strengths ☛ Your career goals and motivation By using this formula, you can create a concise, compelling, and customized answer that highlights your value and fit for the role. You can also adapt your answer to different situations and industries, depending on what the interviewer is looking for. You don’t have to tell the hiring manager every single thing that you think makes you a great candidate. Just give a few important details that will spark their interest in learning more about you, and you’ll get the interview off to a strong start. ☛ Share this post with your friends who are looking for a job. ☚ #resume #atsresumewriter #linkedinwriter #interview #interviewtips #interviewpreparation

👻 Dealing with a Job Interview Casper 👻 So, today's interview? Ghosted! 😅 But no worries, here's how I turned it around: 1. Double-checked my email just to be sure I didn't miss any signals. Call or video? Got the right day and time? No "running late" message from the recruiter? All clear! ✔️ 2. Remember, it's not personal! After step #1, I knew it wasn't on me. Sometimes, life just gets in the way. 🤷♂️ 3. Onward and upward! I started hunting for the next big thing. Why dwell when the next opportunity could be right around the corner? 🌟 Let's remember that 99.9% of recruiters are punctual; if not, they drop an email, text, or call. Ghosting is just part of the job hunt game. 😎 Ever had a job interview ghosting? How'd you play it? Share your wisdom in the comments! 👇 #JobHuntChronicles #interviewghosting #ghosting

"Tell me about yourself" is a classic interview opener for a reason. It provides you with an opportunity to set the tone, showcase your personality, and hopefully establish a connection with the interviewer. Here's what it's NOT: ❌ Not an invitation to recount your life story from birth to the present. ❌ Not a green light to ramble endlessly without a focused structure, as that may result in losing your audience. ❌ Not a prompt to merely repeat what's already listed on your resume or LinkedIn profile. Instead, zero in on your recent experiences and achievements that are most relevant to the position you're applying for. But most importantly, just be YOU. This isn't the time to impersonate someone you're not. Failing to be authentic could lead you to accept a role that doesn't align with your true self. Do you really want to start a new job only to find out 2 to 3 months into the role that it's not a good fit, and then you're in a job search all over again? #realtalk #interviewtips #jobsearch #careershakeup #careerchange

Want the job? Ask for it. Did you know you can speak things into existence? We are naturally conditioned to think about things we see and hear repeatedly. You can convince a future employer to hire you by simply telling them they SHOULD hire you. ▫️Tell them you’re the best person for the job. ▫️Tell them it would be an honor to join their team. ▫️Tell them your intentions are clear- this job, this company, and this team is where you want to dedicate your future to. Want to know what they start to think? 💯They start imagining you in the role and what an honor it would be to have you amongst their team. I have a trending reel on Instagram today. Why? Because I tell people to ask for the jobs they want in an interview setting. ✅It’s an interviewing superpower. ✅It’s one of the most important* skills I teach in Interview Academy by RepattEARN. Now can you march into an interview, say only this one-liner, and then march out with a job offer? Not exactly. 🚀But it’s an integral part of the successful RepattEARN method to interviewing well and securing job offers! Curious? Check out below! #Interview #OpenToHire #OpenToJobs #career #jobs #Leadership #interviewskills

Your Resume Means NOTHING Without Your Voice Learn How to Market Yourself in the Job Hunt Most of the time, you walk into an interview and you hear the phrase: “So, tell me about yourself” This is NOT where you recite your job history (they’ve already read that) They want to hear your story now. You need to weave your experiences, challenges, and triumphs into a narrative Take the interviewer on a journey and articulate the value you will add to the company. I've seen MANY highly qualified candidates go into an interview feeling great about the skills match, only to come in second to another candidate. Guess what the runner up didn’t do? Market themselves. The ability to market yourself and tell your story is the key to stand out Experience is important, but showcasing your potential through your narrative makes a bigger impact! This approach transformed my career trajectory, and I'm here to show you how to do the same. Join my FREE LinkedIn Live Event on April 22, 2024: "Flip the Script: Attract Recruiters to YOU With Reputation Branding." Sign up here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eNvRrd4U Discover how to leverage your voice and story to make a lasting impression and land your next career. You won’t be disappointed. #Reputation #ReputationBranding #interviewing #interviewtips #HumanizeLeadership #ConsciousLeadership #LinkedInLive

I don't believe in 'fake it till you make it,' especially in an interview setting. It feels, well, fake to me—like I'm an imposter trying to trick people. Instead, I prefer to view it as helping my interviewer connect the dots between my experiences and the new role. I genuinely discuss my thought process, actions, and learnings. I openly admit 'I don't know' during the interview and then provide an answer afterward. My focus lies in becoming well-versed in my own projects, actions, and achievements, and effectively communicating that. For me, authenticity has consistently yielded better results than faking it till I make it. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 👋 Hi, I’m Angela and I help early/mid-senior professionals get unstuck in their job search. Want more job search advice? → Hit the follow button → Ring the 🔔 to be notified when I post → Connect with me → Need help? DM me! #Interview #Career

You don’t have to be afraid of sharing the truth in your interviews, in fact, it will likely make you a stronger candidate if you do. Many people struggle with knowing how to discuss failures, challenges, and weak points when they are interviewing for a role. They fear that if they show the “real” story it will turn off employers and make them lose opportunities. I would argue that’s not the case at all. Of course, you want to be mindful of how you share your stories, especially the hard parts. But, creating what I call “connection points” in your stories is what allows other people to connect with you and feel like they know you and can trust you. Which is ultimately a leading factor in how people land offers. It’s not always the “best” candidate who gets the job, it’s the personal who can get people to like them and see the value they will bring to their team and organization. If you’re worried about how to talk about: - Being laid off - Taking time off - A major failure - Making the wrong decisions - Struggling in a role - Navigating conflict Don’t worry, just focus on how to tell the story with confidence and transparency, that shows the listener who you are as a person and what you care about. If they don’t like the authentic and transparent version of you, then it probably wasn’t a good fit anyway. #Careers #Interviewing #Jobsearch #Jobseekers

🤔 So you're mid-career, or maybe more senior, and considering your next role. For whatever reason, you're faced with navigating the sea of online job postings, applications and interviews like the general population. Ew. Interviewing has never really been your strong suit, and thankfully you haven't had to do much of it because the roles you've held so far came by referrals and through relationships. How can you make sure you stand out from the crowd as faceless words on a resume? How can you make sure your LinkedIn profile brands you as an expert in your field? How can you say the right words in an interview to sing your successes in an engaging and compelling way? Spend time with someone who lives in that world every day. Consider a job change #coach. Iron sharpens iron. 👉 You need focused direction. 👉 You need the right narrative. 👉 You need preparation. Even as a seasoned professional, if you don't practice your stories out loud, on the spot, in real time, you'll stumble in an interview. Sure, you can practice in the mirror, or with a friend. But, if you want to nail your messaging, work with someone who has interviewed and hired thousands of people. I will help you illuminate your best assets, push you to use the right language, and encourage you to elevate your messaging in a way that solidifies your experience in the eyes of your prospective hiring manager. Let's talk. The Resume Rehab

🔹 🔹Job Searching Strategies🔹 🔹 Episode # 2 - Already applied for a job position? If you're in the midst of a job search and feeling anxious about the waiting time, Episode #2 of the Job Searching Strategies series has got you covered! The in-between time is probably the most difficult period of the job search. Your application is likely to be screened and closely examined, so it is important to be patient and understand that the timing for employers is not the same as for applicants. As mentioned in previous episode, prior preparation is key to success. If your resume matches the position to which you are applying for, the chances of being part of the interviewing process are greater. Experts recommend waiting about two weeks before following up with potential employers. I would add the fact of doing it in a respectful manner and demonstrating genuine interest in the position. Follow up email - If you have the contact information of the recruiter or hiring manager, take a moment to craft a short and polite email to them. Let them know that you have applied for the role and express your enthusiasm for the opportunity. Make sure to keep your message concise and to the point. In episode #3 we’ll talk about the Interview process. Stay tuned! #JobSearch #CareerAdvice #PreparationIsKey

When thinking about looking for a new role, if we aren't careful, we can get too picky, overthink things, in other words we can get gripped by.... Indecisiveness. I went on an interview once I had no business going on. I was sick, up the whole night before and I really wasn't qualified for the job. But I went for it, and guess what, they called 15 minutes after the interview and wanted me to start. Don't let regret be the poison that eats away at you. Apply for that job, go on that interview - at worst you learn something, at best you get a job you really want. Go for it!! #interviewprep #interviewtips #interviewtechniques #jobseekers