Career Coaching with Jessness

14 | 10 Reasons You’re Not Getting Job Interviews


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​Anyone who knows me KNOWS I love job interviews, but in order to practice the art of interviewing? You have to land the interview! 

​Applying for jobs can feel like a full-time job in itself, and getting no's or just not hearing back after putting in the work to apply can be so frustrating. In this episode we talk about why you're not being invited to interview.

​I share from ​m​y extensive experience in recruiting​ and outline the top ten reasons for this phenomenon, including failing pre-screen questions, misalignment between hiring managers and recruiters, and the importance of personal branding on platforms like LinkedIn. 

Nothing is going to beat persistence in the job application process​, so keep going!! That, mixed with the practical tips​ here will enhance ​y​our chances of success.

​H​it the Highlights
00:00 Introduction to Career Coaching and Job Hunting
03:21 Top 10 Reasons You're Not Getting Interviews
17:14 Bonus Tips for Job Hunting and Building Your Brand

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